Suzanne (Susie) Eleanor (Phillips) Buck Susie was born August 7, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Evelyn G. (Stilts) and Robert C. Phillips. She graduated from Raytown South High School in 1964 and finished her extensive training in cosmetology, opening her first hair salon in Blue Springs, Missouri, operating salons in Missouri and later in Las Vegas for nearly 45…
Deborah Marie Lea Patrick was presented to her adoring family by her parents, James & Shirley Patrick, on March 9, 1973 as the youngest of their four children. Her place of birth and forever home was the historic city of Independence, MO. She peacefully departed her earthly life with her family by her side on May 21, 2022. Debbie was…
Josephine “Josie” Y. Holler, 70, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM with services beginning at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home. Josie was born March 19, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Frances Flores. On June 2, 1979 she was…
William "Bill" Hughes Benson of Oak Grove passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the age of 72. Bill died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Janet and their children by his side. Bill was born in Kansas City, Mo on January 24th, 1950, to father Frank Benson and mother Freddie Benson. The oldest of three sons, Bill…
Gerald Dean Schlobohm, 93 of Independence, MO, died May 20th, 2022 in his home, due to Colon Cancer. Visitation will be 2:00p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd. Independence, MO. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Burial to follow at New Salem Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The American…
Bernard (Bud) Gene Bruckner passed away Thursday, May 19th, 2022. He was born October 14th, 1935, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. The oldest of three children, he was raised with his younger brother and sister on the family’s dairy farm before joining the Air Force and travelling to Germany. He is survived by his sister, wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bud…
Vernon Lee Derstler (80) left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2022. Vernon was born on April 3, 1942, in Henrietta, Missouri. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1960 and lived in Richmond until he moved to Blue Springs for the last 33 years of his life. Vernon married the love of his life Peggy (Oyler) on August…
Marvella “Markie” Elaine Golden, 84, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Royer Funeral Home, 100 Royer Lane, Grain Valley, MO 64029 with graveside service to follow at Floral Hills East Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the funeral…
January 28, 1953 – May 16, 2022 Stephen Jay Ward, 69, of Independence passed away Monday, May 16th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Stephen was born on January 28, 1953 in Mexico, Missouri. He was one of eight children of George William and Doris (Clevenger) Ward. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Frederick Ronald Ward and sister…
Linda Irene Riordan, 64, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22nd at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Linda was born September 7, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of…