Bonnie Lou Hirning 91, of Independence, Mo. passed away peacefully on April 2nd 2024 at her home. Bonnie was born on December 4th, 1932 to John and Ethel Brosam. She was proceeded in death by her husband Clarence D. Hirning on March 1st. 2024. She is survived by her three children; Daughter Debbie Turner (Robert), Daughter Robin Denham (Buddy) and…
James “Ed” Edward Phillips of Kansas City, MO passed away on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. Graveside services will be at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. Ed was born on August 4th, 1953 in Dallas, Texas where he was adopted by Alfred and Ethel Phillips. After the passing of his father Alfred,…
Gerald (Jerry) Lee Powell born on February 25, 1948, Alma, Michigan to June and Hershel Powell. Peacefully departed this world on March 30, 2024, in Kansas City Missouri, at the age of 76. His legacy is one of kindness, compassion, faith and unwavering love for his family. Gerald grew up with two sister and three brothers in Ithaca, Michigan and graduated from Ithaca High…
Paula Diane Mayer, 70, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away March 30, 2024. Per Paula’s wishes she will be cremated, no services. Paula was born April 3, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jack Steime and Dorthea Sykes. Paula was a long-time employee of the Caseys General Store in Oak Grove. She was a kind hearted person and…
Mary Jean Weiss Milot was born on November 1, 1938 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Druscilla and Alva Doze. She married Phillip Weiss in 1958 and moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, where they raised three daughters. Mary was a dedicated mother and worked as a telephone operator, librarian, and Girl Scout Leader. Always at home in her kitchen, Mary loved to…
Carol Irene Sims, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 29, 2024. Carol was born on December 25, 1946, and therefore quickly nicknamed “Christmas Carol.” She graduated from Chrisman High School in 1964 and lived her whole life in Independence. Carol owned and operated her sign company from 1980 until 1989. She was an…
Gary Wayne McLanahan (55) of Odessa, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on March 26th, 2024. Gary was born on June 9th, 1968, in Long Beach California. He moved to Missouri with his family in 1988. He married Marly Corum in 1992 and they were quickly blessed with three sons. Gary lived a lot of his life behind the wheel of a…
Allen Lee Salyer, 62, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away suddenly while working to support his family. He was born on May 16, 1961, in Richmond, MO, the son of Jerry and Mattie (Spaw) Salyer. Allen’s story begins after he graduated from Wellington-Napolean High School in 1979. His big life personality and joy for life would allow him to maintain…
Daughter of Rodrigo Miranda Cuevas and Maria Macia Aguilar, sister of all 10 siblings. Born on May 21st, 1947 in Jocotepec Jalisco departed on March 26th, 2024 in her home in Independence Missouri. She is survived by her husband Jose Simon Ramos, her son Jose Simon Ramos, and her 3 grandchildren Citlali, Jose, and Felipe Ramos. She has left a…
Ronald Dean Cutshall, 82, of Oak Grove, Mo. passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. Ron was born in Independence, Missouri on September 25, 1941 to John A. and Louise Cutshall. He grew up in Oak Grove, Missouri and graduated in 1960 from Oak Grove High School. In 1961, Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force. He then made…