Charles “Chuck” E. Gillison, 94, of Independence, Missouri passed away on May 2. Born in Kansas City on Jan 28, 1929, Chuck graduated from Westport High School and lived in Kansas City until moving to Independence in 1955 with his bride. He served in the Army during the Korean War and worked for Standard Oil for forty years. Chuck is…
George Frederick Smith Jr., 70, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic…
Nora Louise Swaidner, 92, of Oak Grove, Missouri, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, April 28, 2023, at her current home of Summitview Terrace Senior Living. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Swaidner; two brothers and one sister; and parents, Charles Samuel Smith and Lillie Copeland Smith. She leaves behind one stepson, Michael Swaidner…
David William Johnson, age 84, a Blue Springs, MO resident, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 26th, 2023. David was born August 7th, 1938, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Henry “Hank” Gustaf Johnson and Lena (Vick) Johnson. In 1958, David met the love of his life, Darlene Tangren, while working for Pillsbury in Minneapolis, MN. All the…
Margaret “Mitzi” Cecilia Madsen, 87, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 1st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2nd at the Church of Santa Fe Parish in Buckner, MO; burial to…
Mary Magdalene Hohenfeldt, 89, of Blue Springs, Mo, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 25, 2023. Her parents found God’s truth when she was a young girl of eight. Mary made her choice to serve the Lord when she was 14 years old. She loved God’s truth and considered all the workers and friends as…
Randall “Randy” Kenneth Moots, 76, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023. At Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Contributions can be made in memory of Randy Moots to a charity of your choice. Randy was born May…
Dale L. Adolphsen, 90, passed away at home on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023. Visitation at 1:30 PM, Memorial service to follow at 2:30 PM on Monday, May 8th, 2023 at Royer’s Funeral Home located at 100 Royer Lane, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Dale was born in Summit, South Dakota, the son of Oscar and Eva (Kozac) Adolphsen. He served in the…
Douglas Edward Zook, 55, of Independence, MO passed away April 22, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial at New Salem Cemetery. Douglas was born September 7, 1967 in Kansas City, MO to Milo E & Clydie G (Campbell) Zook. He…
Crescencio “Chris” Cruz, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023 at the age of 75. He was born April 19, 1948 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Pedro and Narcisa (Rico) Cruz. On February 18, 1978, he married his beloved wife, Raquel Cadena. Crescencio was a skilled stonemason and was loved by many. He…