All Obituaries

Edwin (Ed) Thiessen, 91, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Sunday afternoon March 29, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice with his wife Betty and his family by his side, following a long battle with cancer.  Ed was born on November 17, 1928, to Henry Thiessen and Lydia Jantz Thiessen in Newton, Kansas. He was raised in Newton until the age of 13 when his family moved to Independence, Kansas. He was one of 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls, and worked on the family farm with...

Dr. Harold James Sauder, 94, of Independence, Kansas, a podiatrist for over 65 years, passed away at his home on March 28, 2020. Dr. Sauder is survived by his wife Martha Sauder, who was the love of his life, his devoted partner and staunchest advocate. They have two daughters, Laura Lynn Stout and Julie Sauder Miller. Throughout his life, he was known for his deep dedication to family, friends and community, a strong work ethic that he imparted on all those he touched, an insatiable...

Erma Tattershall, 77, beloved Mother and Wife, has joined the angels in heaven with her Momma, Sisters and all the family and friends before her. Her passing was on Friday the 27th of March 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronnye Tattershall, the love of her life, her 4 children, Lorri Keener, John (Lee) Tattershall, Teresa Musgrove and partner Wayne and Randy Tattershall and wife Laura. Erma has 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and countless other extended...

Stephen Robert Leonard, 64, passed away March 20, 2020. He was born in Independence, Kansas on December 12, 1955 to William Robert and Carol Jane Leonard. He spent his childhood years in Independence graduating from Independence High School in 1974. He attended the University of Kansas, was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and an avid Jayhawk fan. Steve began his professional career in Dallas, Texas where he founded Assured Restoration Inc. followed by founding North American Restoration...

Ronald (Ronnie) Gene Ashford passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2020. He was 75. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Grace Memorial United Methodist Church and may be left with the chapel. Ronnie was born February 17, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Jack Walton and Amy Louise Phillips Ashford. In 1963 Ronnie married Marsha Anne (Banion) and they made their home in...

Steven Neil Moore, age 65 of Coffeyille, Kansas, departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home in Coffeyville.   Steven Neil Moore was born on March 17, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas to Clifford and Bessie Moore. Steven graduated from Lawrence High School in 1972. On November 23, 2013 Steven married Robin Heitz in Coffeyville, Kansas. Steven loved to share the Word of God and tell stories from the Bible. He loved to watch the old black and...

Marie Case, 91 and a long-time Independence resident, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Gansel House in Independence, Kansas. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, February 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church or Gansel House and may be left with the chapel. Marie was born May 6, 1928 in St. Joseph,...

Donna Lee Plummer, 79, Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Memorials may be made to AWOL and may also be left with the chapel. Donna was born September 7, 1941 in Lenexa, Kansas to Marin and Opal (Ledford) Nalley. She attended school in Lenexa, Kansas and later her family moved to Coffeyville, Kansas...

Gail D. Leyda, 73, Sycamore, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Jane Philips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with interment to follow in Farm Ridge Cemetery in rural Sycamore, Kansas. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Sycamore United Methodist Church and may be left with the...

Longtime farmer and rancher, Paul R. Newmaster, 87, of rural Neodesha, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2020. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the First Christian Church located at 319 W. Laurel Street with internment to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence. The family will receive visitors on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church. Memorials may be made to Harry Hynes Hospice and may...