All Obituaries

Barbara Thornber passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. She was 66 years old. Barbara was born on February 7, 1954 to Francis and Earl Shelley in Lynwood, CA. She married Jim Thornber on March 26, 1994. She was a member of Journey Church in Independence, where Jim is the pastor.  More than anything else, Barbara loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She had a passion not only to study the Word of God, but to live it out in her daily life. Furthermore, she loved to...

Jacob Ian Trammel, age 37 passed away September 10, 2020 in Pasco, Washington. He is the son of Janice & David Thompson and Bill and Donna Trammel. Jacob was born June 1, 1983 at Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas. He attended Crest School District in Colony, Kansas graduting in 2001. He worked several odd jobs until he joined the United States Navy in 2003. He was honorably discharged in August of 2010. He was a Gunner Mate 2nd Class on the USS German Town. After his discharge he...

Independence, KS - Graveside services for Mr. Loren Augusta Schenk, 92 are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, KS with Potts Chapel. Tom Barton will be officiating.  Lorne was born February 13, 1928 in Independence, KS at the late Mr. Marcus Schenk and Mrs. Fern Marie (Smith) Schenk.  He departed from this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Wilson Nursing Center.   Loren was raised in Independence, KS attending...

Margaret Ellen Johnson Wood passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home in rural Cherryvale, KS.  Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 12th, at 10:00 am, in the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 5th St, in Independence, KS. Pews will be marked for social distancing and masks will be required. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Wildcat Extension Educational Foundation. Please make...

La Vonne Altendorf passed peacefully away, with her daughter at her side, Thursday, August 20th at Joplin Gardens. Born to Roy and Gertrude Willard in Neodesha, Kansas fifteen minutes before her twin sister La Verne July 24th, 1931, hers was a life well-lived. Shortly after graduating from Neodesha High School as a proud member of the class of 1949, she wed James J. Altendorf of Independence, Kansas. They shared over fifty-three years together. Born to this union were two sons and a...

Vera Pauline Bluejacket, 95, of Independence, Kansas joined the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. A graveside service is planned for Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:00 am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Vera was born January 3, 1925 to Joseph and Alberta (Wilson) Shultz in Spivey, Kansas. After graduating from Spivey High School, Vera enrolled in nurse’s training in Wichita, where she met Luther Rominger. Vera and Luther eloped on December 2, 1944, the...

Sharon Kay (Woods) Leon of Wylie, Texas died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center at the age of 73. Sharon is survived by her children: daughter, Kimberly R. Affeld, of Wylie, TX, son, Joseph P. Leon, of Kansas City, MO, and stepdaughters: Marcy Clay and Mary Jo Leon, of Kansas City, MO. One brother, Eldon Woods and wife Debbie of Independence, KS, 3 sisters: Janice Albin and husband Jim of Hesperia, CA, Virginia Hilyard of Fredonia, KS, and...

On Sunday, August 16, 2020, Hoov - Larry Joe Hoover, passed away at the age of 68. Larry was born on April 19, 1952 in Independence, KS to Robert Hoover and Josephine (Gelso) Hoover.  He graduated from Independence High School and played basketball for Independence Community college - “the clutch two-point man.”  Larry graduated from Pittsburg State University and spent the next 20+ years in accounting.  On July 4, 1974, he married Pattie Sue Stephens. They raised...

LaVerne L Beam age 81 Formerly of Topeka passed away on August 14, 2020 at Country Place Living.  LaVerne was born on January 27, 1939 in Leroy to Leland and Florence (Bartlett) Dixon. She was raised in the Leroy area and attended local schools, where she was the drum major for the band. After graduating from Leroy High School, she joined the workforce at McCormack Plumbing in Burlington as the store manager. She met Roy Beam and the couple was united in marriage. They made their...

Wayne Richard Foster age 80 of Independence passed away at his home with his loved ones by his side on August 12, 2020. Wayne was born in rural Labette county on June 11, 1940 to L. L. and Pearl Irene (Mathes) Foster. He attended union grade school and graduated from Labette County High School. He continued his education at Coffeyville Community College but only attended a year before he enlisted in the United States Army. After his discharge he was united in marriage to Gayle Kidd on June...