Independence, MO Obituaries

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Debra Sue (Dixon) Bass, age 66, who passed away as the result of a heart attack on Friday, November 28, 2025. Debra was born in Houston, Misso...

Clifford Donald Rush, born on February 13, 1954, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Clifford was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Thomas Akwei Atem Gawg, born on January 1, 1963, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at Victory Free Will Ba...

Mirla Rosario Nuñez De Los Santos, 82, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully on November 22nd surrounded by her loving family. Mirla was born in Malabon, Metro Manila in the Philippines to Teres...

James Rodney Taylor, of Independence, Missouri passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 73. James was born February 25, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Edward and Mildred Constance (W...

Roland Jean Lung was born on August 23, 1934 to Mary Elizabeth and Willert Frederick Lung. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1952. He worked at Bendix (Honeywell) and Westinghouse in the Tool...

Paula Marie Brooks, 75, of Independence, Missouri passed away on November 11, 2025. Paula was born February 4, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles A. and Nellie B. (Marple) Ross. Paula retired ...

With sadness in our hearts, we mourn the passing of Malcom Stewart Sieggen, who died unexpectedly and alone at his long-time home in Raytown, Missouri, the suburb of metro Kansas City, where he was bo...

Cary Lynn Volland,58, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on November 9, 2025. Cary was born April 29, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles C. and Carol A. (Foulks) Volland. Cary worked for ov...

Alberto Velez-Padilla, 62, of Independence, Missouri passed away. November 6, 2025. He was with his loving family and friends. Alberto was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the 19th of September, 1963 ...

Gabriel Amom Aro, born on January 1, 1948, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at Victory Free Will Baptist C...

Susan Catherine (Kyle) Burns, 1961 – 2025 Susan Burns, 64, Blue Springs, MO passed away on October 30th, 2025. Susan was born June 18th, 1961 in Airdrie, Scotland. She lived...

Harvey Ray Fletcher, May 17, 1940, to November 1, 2025. My cousin Ray Fletcher died November 1, 2025, at the age of 85. Harvey Ray Fletcher, known to most of us as "Ray" was born on May 17, 1940, to ...

Florence Elsa Waterman was born August 9th, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri was sent to her eternal home on October 26, 2025, Independence, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of Charles and Florenc...

Danny Wayne Coin, 60, passed away on October 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and deep love for his family. He was born on November 9, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Imogene and Burl...

Randall Franklin Myers was born on September 21, 1954, in Independence, Missouri. He passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 71. A visitation will be held at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel, loc...

William Robert Leigh March 11, 1943 – October 11, 2025 William Robert Leigh, 82, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on October 11, 2025, at Kansas City Hospi...

Thomas (Tom) N. Cordas, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at 2:40 pm. Thomas was born to Raymond N. Cordas and Veronica J. (Barra) Cordas on February 4, 1956. Tom was ...

Gary Wayne Sterrett was born on July 3, 1948, in Independence. He passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Tucson, Arizona.

Tauilili Elikapo, born on March 22, 1971, passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born March 22, 1971, in Savaii, Samoa. A funeral service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian C...

Drusella “Cricket” Thomas Drusella was born on December13, 1930, in Golden City, Missouri to the late William and Sophrona Pharris. She lived her life her way, to ...

Jeffrey Vern Picht (Popo), of Independence MO, passed peacefully in the hospital on September 27, 2025, at the age of 69…OH YEAH!! He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on September 21, 1956, to Frederic...

Harry Hale Hommes, 96, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 27, 2025. Harry was born November 12, 1928, in Independence, Missouri to Paul F. and Lillie A. (Henning) Hommes. Harry was a Co...

Stephen Allen McCracken, born on January 6, 1952, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 73. Stephen was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held at Newcomer's Noland ...

Karen S. Eberts-Wilcox passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born on March 18, 1939. Karen was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri.

Donnie Glen Tipton was born on August 27, 1952, in Wright County, Missouri. He passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Grain Valley, Missouri.

Nyabol James Reng, born on June 14, 1992, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 33.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas J. Lamb, who departed this life on September 16, 2025, at the age of 74. T.J. was born to Arthur W. Lamb and Rita M. Lamb in Omaha, Neb...

Dennis W Nickerson passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on May 10, 1955. Dennis was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Norma Jean Anderson, 86, passed away in her sleep on September 10th, at her home in Independence, MO. Jean was born in Iowa City to Mary Sumner and Fred McNutt. She was a curious child who loved lea...

David Lee Beck, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Dave was born in Council Bluffs to the late Roy G. and Freda (Gress) Beck and graduated from Abraham L...

On the afternoon of September 10, 2025, Steve passed away peacefully at home in Independence surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Steven Bruce Oetting was born January 24, 1...

John J. Bova, born on January 18, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri.

Ruby Jean (Weidman) Canole Jean, as everyone called her, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 94 at Primrose Retirement Community in Platte Woods, MO where she had been residing for seven y...

Yoly Snell (Griffin) Passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Yoly Snell (Griffin) died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, at The Groves, ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Spelts, 76, and his beloved wife, Victoria “Vickie” Spelts, 75, on August 27, 2025. Mark and Vickie were devoted spouses, parents, and ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Spelts, 76, and his beloved wife, Victoria “Vickie” Spelts, 75, on August 27, 2025. Mark and Vickie were devoted spouses, parents, and ...

Terri Lynn Gottfree passed away on September 3, 2025, at the age of 68. She was born on September 28, 1956, in Springfield, Missouri. Terri resided in Climax Springs, Missouri.

John Murry Stephenson Jr., born on June 1, 1939, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 86. John was a resident of Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Joel Lynn Hinrichs passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 41. Joel was a resident of Buckner, Missouri. He was born on August 27, 1983.

Mrs. Juanita Ann Dixon -Kirmse departed this earth on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on August 21, 1942, in Columbia, MO to George and Madge Dixon. Juanita was preceded in de...

Marsha Ann Ross, born on December 4, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 60. She was a resident of Paola, Kansas.

Waunita Marie Helfers, 100, of Blue Springs, Missouri left this earth on August 18, 2025, after joyfully celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Waunita was born on August 13...

Today, we gather together in a heartfelt union, feeling the weight of sorrow mixed with inspiration, as we pay tribute to the vibrant life of Mario Malith Deng Awanon. Mario was born January 1, 1960,...

Dr. Donald Cannon died on August 13, 2025 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri after a brief illness. Donald Charles Cannon was born in Independence, Missouri on November 14, 1934 to Mary Elizabeth Cannon, an e...

1957 -2025 On Monday, August 11th my beloved brother, Dale Lloyd Tryon went to be with his Lord. Dale grew up in Kansas City and Independence, MO. He graduated from Truman High School in 1975. He wor...

Peter Mateo Iloilo, born on June 6, 1962, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 63. A family service will be held on August 22, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the External Service Locati...

Carol Collins, born on April 5, 1948, in Weston, Missouri, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Mary Louise Johnson, 83, of Independence, Missouri was reunited with the Lord and her spouse on Sunday August 10, 2025. Mary was born on February 1, 1942 to Carl E. and Sarah Pearl Olson in Otwell,...

Marilyn Yvonne Gumminger, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her son's house in Blue Springs, Missouri while under hospice care and surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 6th, ...