All Obituaries

Bradley Dean Tucker, 64 of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home in Independence on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Bradley was born in Independence, Kansas on July 1, 1958, the son of Harold and Mary Lou (Henderson) Tucker. Bradley attended Independence High School. Through the years, Bradley worked a few jobs, but he always returned to his true calling. Bradley was an exceptional paint and body repair expert. He worked at shops in Tulsa, specializing in the high-end automobiles. He...

William “Bill” J. LaForge, age 84 of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 25, 2022 at the St. Andrews Catholic Church with Father Zach Pinaire officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel. Reciting of the Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2022 at the St. Andrews Catholic...

Linda Carol Tweedy, 72 of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, in Joplin Missouri. Linda was born September 18th, 1950, in Goodland, Kansas to John and Neva (Hillman) Tweedy. She attended high school at Dodge City High School and graduated in 1968. She went on to further her education at Emporia State University, graduating with her Bachelor’s in Education in 1972, she then attended Pittsburg State University earning her Master’s in Special Education in...

Thelma Louise Dulohery, 88 of Independence passed away at Montgomery Place Nursing Facility on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Thelma was welcomed into this world on January 24, 1934 in Liberty, Kansas to Albert and Ada (Troutman) Hinrichs. After growing up in Liberty, and attending local schools, Thelma married Edward Dulohery in Miami, Oklahoma on April 19, 1952. The two then moved to Independence and began to grow their family. Through the years, the two welcomed 4 children, Carol, Stacy,...

Donald Ray Vannoster (age 75) of Jefferson, Kansas, gained his angel wings at 7:12pm on November 13, 2022 surrounded by close family. Don was born to Virgil Vannoster and Martha Noblitt-Vannoster in Nowata, Oklahoma on September 22, 1947. He attended several grade schools in Oklahoma and Kansas, graduating from Wayside High School in Kansas in 1965. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, being stationed in Altus, Oklahoma. He was a Staff Sargent, specializing in aircraft...

Fuller McClain Cretcher 90, passed away Monday October 31, 2022. Born May 19, 1932, to Paul and Mabel (Mustaine) Cretcher in Columbus, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Audrey, Doris, Don, Joe, and Larry. Preceding him in death was also his first wife of (41) years, Josephine V. Johnston, who passed in June of 1996. Fuller spent most of his school years in North Lewisburg, Ohio. He worked for NCR in Dayton, Ohio before joining the Air Force in 1952. He served four...

Kay Kareen Tindel, passed away peacefully at Eagle Estates in Independence, Ks on Saturday, October 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 80 years young. Arrangements are entrusted with Potts Chapel of Independence. Kay was born on October 14, 1942 to Ida May Kelley and John James Nash, in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Humbolt High School. She made her home in Iola, KS, where she raised her four children, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Iola for...

Lillian Joyce Mills passed away at Generations of Batesburg, SC, on October 26, 2022. She was 90 years old. Joyce was born May 29, 1932, to Vera May Howell and Ernest Henry Mellen, in Pratt, KS. She graduated from Pratt High School. Joyce made her home in Independence, KS, where she retired from the US Postal Service. She enjoyed reading and loved animals, especially horses and dogs. She is survived by three stepchildren; Anita Jones of Ozawkie, KS; John W. Mills of Leesville, SC; Mabel...

Leonard “Len” Rood went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 17th ,2022. He was a resident of Country Place in Independence. Len was born in Cooperstown, North Dakota February 7, 1934, to Milton and Myrtle (Erlandson) Rood. The family moved several times in his childhood as his father advanced his career. The family lived in Gary, Indiana where Len attended Horace Mann School.  In 1949, the family moved to Spokane, Washington where Len graduated from...

Dale Elven Craig, 65 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Dale was welcomed into this world the eldest child of George E. and Barbara M. (Schoonover) Craig in Great Bend, Kansas on November 22, 1956. Dale attended Fredonia High School and graduated in 1974. Through the years Dale worked at various manufacturers as a welder and metal fabricator and retired from Cobalt Boats in 2019. On June 21, 1986 in...