Beverly A. (Strick) Wilson of Independence, Missouri passed peacefully in the home with her sister Kay Schmatjen and daughter-in-law Lynn by her side on September 5, 2024, of natural causes. She was born on April 3, 1939, to Albert and Ophelia (Leigh) Strick in Independence, Missouri. She attended William Chrisman High School where she met Carl…

Georgia C. (LaForte) Cerra, 75, of Raymore, Missouri, was promoted to glory on September 16, 2024. Born July 31, 1949, Georgia grew up in Independence, Missouri. The daughter of Willard Louis LaForte and Georgette Esther (Casella) LaForte, she was a 1967 graduate of William Chrisman High School. She leaves behind her brothers Willard Joseph LaForte,…

Carol Ann Marie Harkleroad (née Burkett), 71, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 26, 1952, in Minot, North Dakota, Carol was the 6th of 9 children. She grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, with her parents Josephine (Kuechenmeister) and Llewellyn…

Bobby Joe Farris, a devoted follower of Jesus, the Christ, beloved husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, peacefully passed away on September 20th, 2024. He was 79 years old. Born on June 30, 1945, in rural St. Catherine Missouri, Bobby was the son of Earl Vernon and Cleo Margarette McNurlin…

Charles “Chas” J. Gallegos, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2024. Born on August 26, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, Chas was the son of Abe and Nellie Gallegos, who, along with his brother Conrad, preceded him in death. Chas is lovingly remembered by his wife…

Carol Jeanette Eggeman Kirbyson was born May 5, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas to Roy Richard Eggeman and Winnie Jewel Mahurin. Carol passed away in her sleep on September 10, 2024. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Roy Richard Eggeman. She is survived by: mother, Winnie Jewel Nead; stepfather, Charles Edward Nead; sisters,…

Ralph M. Gundelfinger passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2024, at Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation after a short illness. Ralph was born on April 10th, 1925, to parents Thomas and Janet Gundelfinger of St. Louis, Missouri. Ralph was 17 years old when he enlisted in the Marines during World War II.  He was assigned…

Mary Evelyn Sullivan Chirpich (82), known to the Sullivan clan as Sis, passed away Friday, August 16 with her family at her side. After a battle with cancer, she left in her sleep, peacefully, as she hoped.  Mary Evelyn was born February 6, 1942, to Gertrude and Roger Sullivan of Shawnee, Kansas, as the fourth…

Frantz Dieuvat Baptiste, 58, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 6, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Nativity of St. Mary Catholic Church, 10021 E 36th Terrace S, Independence, Missouri 64052. The funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at the church.…

 Bob was often called a Renaissance man, “a fully rounded person, knowledgeable in many areas, including the sciences, arts, and humanities.”  To that, his family would add that he was the one who got the call when the car wouldn’t start, the disposal was jammed, or help was needed to get an oversized mattress down…