February 11, 1950- March 8, 2023 Trudy Rae (Barnett) Markum was born on February 11, 1950, an only child to Dorothy June (Thomas) and Raymond Leonard Barnett. Her mother later married Robert “Bob” Wiggins who raised Trudy and walked her down the aisle at her wedding. On February 1, 1969, Trudy married the love of her life, Michael Timothy Markum,…
Dianne Elizabeth Triplett, 79, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. Arrangements are pending for a small private gathering with cremation burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Dianne suggested memorial donations to your favorite local pet shelter. Dianne was born February 17, 1944, in Independence, MO, the daughter of George…
Gary Eugene Snyder, Sr., 85 of Grain Valley passed away on March 5, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1938 to LaVerna and James Snyder in Sioux City, IA. Gary, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Danette; Son, Gary Jr. (Spouse: Jeanetta); granddaughters, Troi (Spouse: Nate) Hackett; Samantha Jo (Spouse: Brian)…
Robert Henry Mueller, 83, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Timothy Lutheran Church, Blue Springs, Missouri. Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. A private burial to be at a later date. Contributions can be made to: Timothy Lutheran Church. Robert was born March…
Maurice June Mattos, 81, of Independence, MO passed away March 5, 2023 with her family by her side. Visitation will be 3:00-4:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence. Funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. At 5:00 p.m. the family will have a Celebration of…
Shirley Ann Park, lifelong resident of Independence, Missouri, passed away at the age of 78 surrounded by friends and family on March 4th, 2023. Shirley Ann Gorman was born in Independence, Missouri to Maxine and Bob Gorman on February 4th, 1945. She had fond memories of her childhood spent playing outside and remembers her parents spoiling her and even getting…
Harlan “Mickey” Jerome Fleehart, 72, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. To celebrate Mickey’s final lap, a visitation will be held 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Royer Funeral home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St Jude's hospital who Mickey has…
Evelyn S. Preston, born Evelyn Carlene Rhudy, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, at The Parkway Senior Living Center in Blue Springs, Missouri surrounded by loved ones. Evelyn was born on November 30, 1939, to Mable and Carl Rhudy in Girard, Kansas, where she spent her early years. She attended High School in Independence, Kansas, then married John R.…
Michael “Mikey” David Savona 56 of Independence MO, passed away on March 1st 2023. He leaves his wife of 34 years Donna Kay Savona of Independence MO, his brother Sam Savona and Carol of Independence MO, his mother-in-law Arlene Dochterman. Michael had 3 nieces, 3 nephews and six great nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Clark, stepfather…
Linda Marie Stansell, 66, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Visitation will be held 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Military Honors following at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Linda was born August 29, 1956 in Jackson Michigan, the daughter of…