Alan Eugene Shoemaker, age 69, passed away at his home in Independence, Missouri on January 8, 2024. Services will be Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Visitation 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 18, 2024 Funeral 10:00 a.m. at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri. Al was born September 2, 1954 in Independence, MO, to Russell Eugene Shoemaker…
Genevieve Champion, 83, of Odessa, MO, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Born December 28, 1940, in Waverly, MO, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Hartwig. On July 17, 1959, in Blackburn, MO, she married Benjamin H. Champion Sr., who survives the home. She grew up in Saline County…
Philip Eugene Sandage, a beloved pillar of strength and love, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, coincidentally marking his 78th birthday. Born in 1946 to Doris and Jesse Sandage (deceased), Philip's life was a rich blend of accomplishment, warmth, and devotion. He was raised in Jackson County, Missouri, reflecting the spirit of Independence and Blue Springs…
Dale Levie Money Jr., 64, of Independence Mo passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2024. Dale was born in San Diego, CA on May 28 1959. Son of Dale Levie Money Sr. and Margaret Money. They moved to Independence where he attended Fort Osage High School. Dale worked as a trailer mechanic all his life and due to illness retired…
Bernadette Doyle Torpey, 82, of Liberty, Missouri, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A funeral mass will be held at 10:15 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy, 2115 Maturana Dr., Liberty, Missouri with Father Branson presiding. Bernadette was born on February 10, 1941, in Dublin, Ireland to Edward and Ellen Doyle. Bernadette came to Westport,…
Ronald Lee Finney, age 83, longtime resident of Oak Grove, MO, most recently a resident of John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on January 1, 2024. Ron was born to Glen and Versie (Baskett) Finney in Purdin, MO on March 10, 1940. Ron married his beloved wife Linda on March 27, 1971, and they moved to Oak…
Valerie Susan Guyett, 67, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at EPIC Church, 3711 S Whitney Ave, Independence, MO, followed by a Celebration of Life service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Valerie was born…
Larry Gene Wallace, 63, of Merriam, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Church of the Resurrection East, Blue Springs MO. Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Graveside Services will be at 2:30 p.m. in Dunnegan Grove Cemetery, Sheldon, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions…
William “Bill” Michael Burns, 76, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Oaks of Edgewood Clubhouse, 1202 SW 10th Terrace, Oak Grove, MO 64075. Bill was born October 31, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri,…
Michael Roy Tebben, 74, was called home on December 28, 2023. He was born on April 10,1949 in Algona, Iowa to Tony and Doris Tebben. He was a 1967 graduate of Milan High School. In 1968 he married Peggy Hines and they were blessed with three children. He obtained a B.S. in Accounting at Northeast Missouri State University- Kirksville, MO.…