Marilyn Ruth (Elliott) Landis
June 16, 1935 – June 24, 2025
Marilyn Ruth “Elliott” Landis, 90, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Monday, June 30, 2025 at Royer New Salem Funeral Home 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO 64058. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the funeral home. Burial at New Salem Cemetery.
Marilyn was born on June 16, 1935, to John and Maxine (Reynolds) Elliott and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended East High School, where she met the love of her life, Joseph Alfred “Al” Landis. The two were married on July 4, 1952, and settled in Raytown, MO, where they raised eight children and built a life filled with love, faith, and family. She took great pride in her garden and her landscape flowers, finding joy, peace, and beauty in caring for them over time. She was known for her boundless kindness, her loving smile, and her unwavering devotion to her family. Marilyn was especially proud that God had blessed her with such a large and loving family—something she considered her greatest gift.
She is survived by her eight children—Denny Landis; Nikki Landis; Joseph Landis Jr.; Peggy Parsons (Mike); Christi Dickey (Jack); Scott Landis; Jennifer Seerden; and Holly Phillips (Jamie); her honorary daughter, Stephanie Shonfelt; her sister, Cheryle Kjelshus (John); thirteen grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Joseph Alfred “Al” Landis.
Just in time for their anniversary, Marilyn is now reunited with Al – together again in peace, love, and forever. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Bob Dyer
27 Jun 2025I knew Mrs. Landis as a loving, good natured pistol. She worked harder than any of her kids. 🤣 She did whatever she had to for her friends and family. I was blessed to know her. My regret is by far not keeping in touch with her and the family in later years. Life takes strange turns. No excuses. I should have made time. I love you and have always missed you Mrs. Landis.