All Obituaries

Daniel Stephen Pressler, 63, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home on Friday, August 16, 2019 after an extended illness. Cremation has taken place and per Daniel’s wishes no services are planned. Daniel was born on January 31, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas to R. Dean and Marjorie (Kerr) Pressler. He attended and graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. Following graduation Daniel attended lineman school and was employed as a lineman for 35 years working for Par...

Charles B. “Bugsy” Wilson, 66, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with Elder Melvin Simpson officiating. Friends may register at the Chapel on August 23rd, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to AWOL and may be left with the chapel. Viewing will take place...

Jack J. King, 91, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2019 at the First Christian Church in Independence, Kansas with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Friends may register from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with the family receiving friends from 6:00 –...

Russell Dean Landwehr, 67, of Independence, KS passed away suddenly on Monday August 12, 2019 at Labette Health Independence Healthcare Center, Independence, KS. Reciting of the Holy Rosary will be at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory 306 W. Main St, Independence, KS with the family greeting visitors from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and...

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Brent Lee Hentzen passed away August 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home in Independence, Kansas after a valiant battle with cancer.   He was born January 4, 1967 to the late Billy Joe Hentzen and Darlene (Jeffery) Hentzen in Parsons, Kansas. He attended Parsons schools and lived his entire life in Parsons. On July 6, 1991 he married his soulmate and as he often said, “The Love of My Life”, Kari Carter. He never missed an opportunity to proclaim...

“Leo Gullick December 22, 1936- July 27, 2019. Age 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday the 27th of July at The Center of Waterfront rehabilitation center. Leo is proceeded in death by his father, James Gullick, his mother, Sallie Gullick and several siblings. He is survived by; Daughters, Gayle & Gabriella. Sons, Gregory and Leo Jr. Grandchildren; Joseph (Cassie) Gullick, Jeremy (Valerie), Caitlin (Trenton) Thompson. Great-Grandchildren; Marleigha, Jalesia, Javius,...

Betty Jane Wilkerson, 52, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday August 9, 2019 at Havanna Cemetery, Havanna, Kansas. Friends may sign the register on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Betty was born January 20, 1967 in Independence, Kansas to Ray LeRoy and Evelyn Kathleen (Reed) Wilkerson. Betty attended Caney, Coffeyville and...

Kinley Carson, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday July 6, 2019 at home. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Peabody, Kansas. Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory is assisting with arrangements.

Patrick David Schlange, 21, Independence, Kansas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Celebration of Life Services for Patrick will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Church of the Brethren 920 West Myrtle Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. In honor of Patrick memorials may be made to The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research and may be left with the chapel or you can...