Obituaries

Oct 4, 2020

Roger C Wallingford, 76, of Independence, KS went to be with our Lord on October 4, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis hospital in Wichita, KS. Roger was born in Coffeyville, KS to Harold C. and Wilma Irene (Roberts) Wallingford on January 11, 1944. They lived in Mound Valley, KS and Roger grew up there and attended Mound Valley...

Oct 2, 2020

Marjorie (Marge) Ann Sents Fleig, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to her heavenly home on October 2, 2020 at her daughter Carol's home in Bolton, Kansas. Potts Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.

Marge was born to E.A. and Anna Conrad Sents in Wellsburg, Iowa and grew up on the family farm with...

Oct 1, 2020

Norman Earl Groth Sr. passed away October 1, 2020 at Gran Villa Assisted Living in Independence, Kansas, at the age of 98.  A Graveside service will take place Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:00am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, KS., under the direction of Potts Chapel.

Norman was born December 13, 1921 in Elk City to...

Sep 28, 2020

Daniel (Danny) Paul Henisey passed away September 28, 2020 at Ascension St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, OK, after suffering a stroke. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, October 5, 2020 at 11:00am at the Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held, Sunday, October 4th, 5:00-7:00pm at Potts Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner’s...

Sep 24, 2020

Robert Lee “Bob” Meier, 72, of Independence, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2020. Bob was born on February 26, 1948, in Monroe, Wisc., to Eddie and Alvena Meier. He attended school in Nora, Ill. and graduated from Warren High School in Warren, Ill., in 1966. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gareda; brother, Dean...

Sep 12, 2020

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.

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Sep 10, 2020

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...

Sep 9, 2020

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...

Aug 20, 2020

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,...

Aug 19, 2020

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,...

Aug 18, 2020

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....

Aug 16, 2020

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...

Aug 14, 2020

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...

Aug 12, 2020

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...

Aug 7, 2020

Orline Elfreda Kindt, 98, beloved Mother, was called to her heavenly home late in the evening on August 6, 2020, in Houston, TX.. She entered this world on June 9, 1922 in Bancroft, NE, born to Peter and Edna Miller. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on July 9, 1922 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bancroft, NE.

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Aug 1, 2020

Deloris Jean Ransbottom Moore Metzger was born September 3, 1934 in Bolton, Kansas to Clarence E. Ransbottom and Murle M. Smith Ransbottom.  She attended Fairview 59 school through the eighth grade and high school in Independence, Kansas.

On July 9, 1950, at Bolton Friends Church, Deloris married Glen L. Moore, Jr.   In October of 1950 he was ...

Jul 19, 2020

Edwin Alvin Bruington, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home, Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 95.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Friday, July 24th at 10:00 am with interment immediately following at Calvary Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.

Edwin was born on August 6, 1924 in...

Jul 16, 2020

William “Tiny” Henry Edwards of Independence, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Tiny was born on July 25, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Preston L. and Mary Marie (Turner) Edwards. Tiny worked at Union Gas, Matcor, Kansas Box Factory and the school district. He married Lura Conley and welcomed...

Jul 11, 2020

George Robert Williams, Independence, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. A private family Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00am. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm at Potts Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew’s Catholic School and can be left with Potts Chapel.

George was born on November 15, 1921 in...

Jul 8, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Bellm passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Montgomery Place Skilled Nursing Facility in Independence, Kansas at the age of 86.  Tony was born on December 15, 1933 to Anthony and Veronica (Nimsic) Bellm in Pierce City, Missouri.  He married La Donna Irene (Donnie) Bellm on February 14, 1953 and continued to live in Pierce City...