Obituaries
Robert Cozad
Sep 10, 2017
Robert (Bob) Joseph Cozad, 86, of Arlington, Texas passed away Sunday Sept. 10, 2017. Bob was born June 26, 1931 in Independence, Kansas, to Martin and Georgia Cozad. SERVICE: 12:00 noon Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home in Independence, Kansas. A light lunch will be served at noon. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...
Harold Flowers
Sep 2, 2017
Harold Dean Flowers, 93, of Independence, KS passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Eagle Estates in Independence, KS. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Altoona Cemetery in Altoona, KS under direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory of Independence, KS. Harold Dean Flowers was born February 18, 1924 in Altoona,...
Norman Fienen
Aug 25, 2017
Norman Fienen, age 96, passed away at Pheasant's Ridge in St. Peter, MN early in the morning on Friday, August 25. After a long and faithful life, he is at peace with his Lord. Norman was born in Independence, KS, on May 28, 1921, the second of five sons of John Peter Fienen, Sr. and Maria Louise (Klintworth) Fienen....
Charles Kirk
Aug 22, 2017
Charles Everett Kirk Jr., 66, Elk City, Kansas passed away August 22, 2017 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at a later date. Charlie was born December 29, 1950 to Charles Everett and Margaret Mary (Wilson) Kirk in Altoona, Kansas. Charlie attended Altoona, Kansas Schools. Charlie was united in...
Ricky Henton
Aug 22, 2017
Ricky (Rick) Walter Henton, 64, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, in Coronado, California. Rick had resided in El Cajon, California for several years where he had retired. Rick was born on June 29, 1953 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Walter and Maydene Henton. He was the second of three children, Kathy, Rick, and Randy. The family shortly moved to...
Leroy Wuerdeman
Aug 17, 2017
Leroy A. ("Lee") Wuerdeman, 88 of Independence passed away Thursday August 17, 2017 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center surrounded by family after a brief illness. He was born in 1929 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Edward and Leona (Schwenker) Wuerdeman. His parents and eight brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by two sisters, Bernice Hollabaugh of Independence and...
Bruce Bailey
Aug 15, 2017
Bruce Allen Bailey, age 61, of Independence passed away at his home on August 15, 2017. Services will be held on Friday, August 25th at 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Independence. He was born on November 18, 1955 in WaKeeney, KS to Robert D. Bailey and Mary A. (Orlowski) Bailey. Bruce was raised in Colorado and...
Gary Simpson
Aug 10, 2017
Gary Fowler Simpson, 82, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. A private family burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with Reverend Terry Hatfield...
Mildred Sands
Jul 21, 2017
Mildred Bernice Sands, age 95, of Independence, Kansas died July 21, 2017 at Eagle Estates. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal church at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017 with Gerald Eytcheson officiating. The family will greet friends at Webb & Rodrick Chapel on Friday, August 18, 2017 between the hours of...
W. Castagna
Jul 19, 2017
William Norman Castagna, 93, long time resident of Independence, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Medicalodges, Independence, KS A Rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, followed by a family visitation from 6:00-7:00 p.m. both at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Independence, KS. Holy Mass for the Repose of His Soul will...
Dorothy Asmussen
Jul 18, 2017
Dorothy A. Asmussen, 69, Thayer, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Freeman Health Systems in Joplin, Missouri. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held at a later date. Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
J.C. Smith
Jul 6, 2017
J. C. Smith Jr. 49, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Labette Health of Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service for J. C. will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July, 21, 2017 at Class LTD Service Center, 2801 West Main, and Independence, Kansas. A second Celebration of Life...
Virginia Wilson
Jun 29, 2017
Virginia Lee (Vannoster) Wilson Independence resident, Virginia Lee (Vannoster) Wilson entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was 75 years old. Virginia was born on September 21, 1941 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Virgil William and Martha Viola (Noblitt) Vannoster. She grew up in the Lenepah area and later the family...
Freda Blankinship
Jun 21, 2017
Freda L. (Overton) Blankinship, 93, Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Freda's life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Independence Friends Church, 507 North 11th Street, Independence, Kansas with Pastor John Penrose officiating. Memorials may be...
Janett Robinson
Jun 17, 2017
Janett Marie Robinson, 74, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab in Cherryvale, Kansas. At Janett's request cremation, has taken place and a Celebration of Janett's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab with Reverend Ken Harder Officiating. Janett was born in...
Timothy Davis
May 21, 2017
Timothy Darnell Davis (Coach Davis), 59, Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at home. A Celebration of Tim's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2017 on home plate at Emerson Baseball Field, 800 South 10th Street, Independence, Kansas with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. In the case...
Sandra Caler
May 7, 2017
Sandra Daniel Caler, age 80, passed from this life on Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was a Resident of Jones Care Center, Presbyterian Manor, Emporia, Kansas. Sandi was born August 25, 1936, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the youngest of five children born to George Albert (Pat) Kauffman and Marion Isabelle (Richardson) Kauffman. Sandi was raised in Coffeyville, except for a...
James Bilyeu
May 4, 2017
James Bilyeu, 77, of Elk City Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Graveside services for James will held 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas with Chaplin Keith Springer officiating. Friends and family may sign the guest book from 2 pm - 4 pm on Sunday, May...
Alan Sparrowhawk
May 3, 2017
Alan R. Sparrowhawk, 92, of Independence Kansas passed Wednesday night, May 3rd, 2017. He was born the morning of September 17, 1924 to Norman and Lorena Sparrowhawk in Wakefield Kansas. Alan graduated from Wakefield High School even though he occasionally sneaked out to take flying lessons. Before leaving home for his Air Force duties, on January 2, 1944 he...
Caiden Vannoster
Apr 30, 2017
Caiden Lane Vannoster, 4 Months and 15 days old passed away at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2017 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Chapel. Memorials may...
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