Kelly Jo Meyers of Independence MO passed away on February 29, 2024 at the age of 53. She fought her pulmonary fibrosis with determination and vigor. She outlived the life expectancy by several years. Kelly was born in KCMO on August 28, 1970. She was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. Kelly's favorite role was being a mother and…
Jim Birk, age 74, of Buckner, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born April 21, 1949 in Tokyo Japan to the late James and Marie Birk. Jim grew up as a military kid overseas before the family returned to the US, settling in Independence, Missouri when he was a teen. Jim was a 1967 graduate of William…
Ernest Fuqua passed away on December 1, 2023 in Independence, Missouri. Ernest was born August 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Albert and Louise (Moore) Fuqua. Ernest was a pressman for most of his working years. He also worked as a plant manager for Gemaco playing cards. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert…
Barbara Dean Foster, 89, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri; burial to follow at New Salem Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of…
David Allen Hull, 65, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. Services will be at: Royer’s Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO on Saturday, March 9, 2024 with visitation at 10:00 am and service at 12:00 pm; burial following at Oak Grove Cemetery. David was born November 19, 1958, in Independence, Missouri, the son…
Shirley Jean Henson, 88, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Grain Valley, MO. A Celebration of Life will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, Grain Valley and/or Traditions Hospice.…
Wanda Rae Sudduth, born Wanda Rae Mawhiney on July 28, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri, at 69. She is survived by her daughters Tracy Byrom, Tammy Sudduth, and Tisha Ross of Oak Grove, MO, and son Jerimy Sudduth and wife Debbie. Wanda was a cherished grandmother to 19 grandchildren and…
Duane Frances Theesfeld passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his home in Independence, MO. with his loving wife and family by his side. Duane was born to Henry and Barbara Theesfeld at their farm in Terril, IA on Feb. 20, 1930. Duane was the last survivor from his family of 14 siblings. He was also preceded in death by…
Ronald Anton Ricklefs passed away at home on February 21, 2024. He was born May 21, 1941, to Anton and Anna Ricklefs. He married Margaret Schoon in Pocahontas, Iowa and they were blessed with two children, Randy and Diane. Ron enjoyed target shooting and was a member of a shooting team which he continued to talk about until hi passing. …
Robert "Rob" Edward Fredenberg, Jr., aged 61, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, after a yearlong battle of cancer. Born on December 21, 1962, he was the youngest son of the late Alice and Bob Fredenberg. Rob's life was a reflection of his deep faith and commitment to his family and community. Rob attended William Chrisman…