Independence, MO Obituaries

Alexander Nicklaus Galate was born on January 21, 1993, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away at the age of 33 on February 8, 2026. Alexander was a resident of Lees Summit, Missouri.

Terry Don Allinder Sunrise: September 22, 1974 Sunset: February 08, 2026 Terry was born on September 22, 1974, to Barbara and James Allinder in Kansas City, MO. As a young boy Terry loved wrestling w...

Edrie Nickerson, born on March 8, 1933, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 92. Edrie was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

"My health fails; my spirits droop, yet God remains. He is the strength of my heart; he is mine forever." Psalms 73:26 Shirley Jean Davis, 79, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on January 3...

James David Gideon, 84, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2026. Jim was born at home in Decatur, Illinois, on November 5, 1941, to Glenn and Marie Gideon. On November 5, 1966, Ji...

James Gordan Schultz III, 73, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Independence, Missouri. James was born March 31, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late James and Delores (Price) Schultz, Sr. h...

Adriana Marialani Tonga was born on August 17, 1997, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 18, 2026, in Killeen, Texas. From a very young age, Adriana was draw...

Akot Mayen, born on January 1, 1978, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 48. Akot was a resident of Dodge City, Kansas. A funeral service will be held at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel, loc...

Barry Philip Gerischer July 2, 1948 – January 17, 2026 Barry Philip Gerischer was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa, and passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 17, 2026, in Kansas Cit...

Herbert “Herb” or “Herk” Cleveland Bair, age 90, of Independence, Missouri, passed from this life on January 17, 2026. Herbert was born July 10, 1935, to Arthur and Lela Bair in Mindenmines, Missouri...

Martha Jane (Sethman) Warner, aged 94, passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2026. Born on July 15, 1931, in Belle Vernon, PA, Martha was the third of ten children and the last of her sib...

Barbara Jean Todd, 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 14, 2026. Barbara was born September 25, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia to LJ Kennedy and Peggy Ellis. She graduated from Towers High ...

Elinor Jane (Heinicke) White, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 13, 2026, at Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, Missouri. Jane was born March 2, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas. She...

Sunrise: January 17, 1940 - Sunset: January 11, 2026 Vincent was born in Davidson, Michigan on January 17, 1940. Preceded in death was his brother, Larry (Phyllis)Truba in November 2024 and his mothe...

Independence, MO – Angela Kathleen Barkley-Grohusky passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1982 in Kansas City, KS. She was the daughter of Kathie Ann Barkley, James Mi...

Virginia Nellie Davis Martin Née Willis was born June 27, 1934 in Olympia Washington, and died peacefully at home in Raymore Missouri on January 3, 2026. She was 91 years old. Virginia was born to Ce...

Erma "Jean" Hill, 93, of Independence, MO, peacefully passed in her home Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Jean was born in Graff, MO, on May 30, 1932 to Effie Mae and Carl Brandon. She married the lov...

Terri Maxine Keller, a loved wife, mother, and Nana, passed away at home on December 30, 2025. She was 71 years old. The youngest daughter of Calvin Baxter and Louise (Jones) Baxter was born in Wich...

Gary Wayne Seaba, 78, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. He was born in Independence in 1947 to Virgo J. (Bud) Seaba and Wanda G. Michalek. Gary attended Truman High Schoo...

Julie Terry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born on October 20, 1946, and throughout her life she embod...

Dale Glines Moorman was born Irma Dale Glines in Cainsville, MO, on February 20th, 1928, and passed away on December 7th, 2025. She was clever, industrious, principled, and kind — respected and loved ...

Raymond Edward Morrison was born on July 27, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 74. Raymond was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

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.

Who is Thomas Kuol Akwei Atem Juach, many of you might be asking today. Well, I'm here to tell you that besides a father and husband to my mom, Thomas was a son, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend, ...

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...