Independence High California Alumni Obituaries

Avrain Donnell Pouncil was born on May 12, 1960, in Independence, Kansas, to David and Maggie Pouncil. At just seven months old, his family moved to Los Angeles, California, where he attended elementary school. Following the passing of his mother, Donnell returned to Independence, Kansas, where he c...

Rosanne Carroll age 82 of Manitowoc passed away with her family by her side in the early morning hours of Monday February 2 2026 at St. Marys Nursing Home. Rosanne was born on March 3 1943 in North Dakota to the late Anthony Huizinga and Rosalie Mann Brown. Rosannes life was so beautifully crafted. ...

Ernest "Ernie" Marshall Robinson Jr. 58 of St Joseph Missouri passed away Monday January 26 2026 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. He was born October 30 1967 in Las Vegas NV son of Janis Mayfield and Ernest Robinson Sr. He attended Arro Grande High School in California later relocating to St. Jose...

Thomas H. Wildschuetz 93 of Independence Missouri passed away Friday January 23 2026. Visitation will be held from 500 p.m. to 700 p.m. on Thursday January 29 2026 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ 206 W. Old Lexington Road Levasy Missouri. A funeral service will follow at the church on Friday Jan...

Teresa Ruth Teri Smith age 69 of Seligman Missouri passed away Wednesday January 21 2026 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers. She was born December 18 1956 in Sioux Falls South Dakota the daughter of Delbert and Wilma Irene Bruton Overman. In December of 1999 she was united in marriage to...

Susan Sue Kathleen Ivory was born in Alturas California in the far northeastern corner of Modoc County a place that shaped her spirit for life. Descended from early pioneer ranching families who settled Modoc in the 1870s Sue grew up on remote ranches and cow camps developing a fierce independence s...

Kyle was born on January 6 1961 in Cecil County Maryland the son of Thomas and Nina Walsh Glover. He grew up in Independence Missouri and later moved to California where he graduated from El Cajon High School. Following graduation Kyle began a long and dedicated career as a union truck driver. He dr...

Jerry Wayne Stafford 73 Nevada MO passed away on Thursday January 8 2026 at Center Point Medical Center in Independence MO. Jerry was born on November 6 1952 in Orange County Los Angeles California to Gail Wanda Smith Stafford. Jerry was raised in California and Nevada MO. He attended Nevada High S...

Doranna Lou Koffenberger a lifelong resident of Independence Missouri passed away peacefully on January 12 2026celebrating her 91st birthday on the very day she was called home. Born in 1935 to Fred and Mildred Schneider Doranna was a proud graduate of Van Horn High School. Her faith and her voice w...

Andrew A. Andy Regalla 82 of Mt. Pleasant Township Lycippus died Tuesday February 3 2026 at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital. He was born January 21 1944 in Lycippus a son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary Storkel Regalla. He was a graduate of Hurst High School and received his bachelors a...

Barbara Jean (Clark) SmithFebruary 13, 1945 – February 10, 2026A wonderful blessing, and an early Valentine’s Day gift, was brought into the world on February 13, 1945, to Gerald Eugene Clark and Helen Naomi (Rice) Clark. Their youngest child, Barbara Jean, was welcomed with love by her older siblin...

Norman Warren Fesmire Jr. passed away quietly and peacefully at the age of 83 on January 29 2026 in the Hospice Unit of RWJ Hospital following a long and brave battle with Parkinsons Disease. He was born on September 12 1942 in Abington PA. Norm graduated from Abington High School in 1960 and Frankl...

passed away peacefully at her home in Benton on January 6 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and the life she so fully lived. Alice was born on May 19 1954 in Athens Georgia to Charles Merlyn and Anita Durand Buess. With both parents serving as college professors Alices childhood was filled w...

Ronald R. Mitchell 91 passed away peacefully on March 8 2025. He was born on July 4th 1933 to Richard and Harrison Mitchell in Lexington KY. Ronald was a beloved parent spouse sibling and granddad. Ronald entered the Navy shortly after graduating from high school serving as a Radioman in the Korean ...

of Blue Springs Missouri was peacefully mercifully called to glory on January 25 2026 at 549 p.m. in her home. Sister Bridgette was born on April 16 1962 in Shreveport Louisiana to her late dad JC Battle and mom Shirley Edwards. The Edwards relocated to Kansas City when sister Bridgette was very yo...

    Dennis David Schwedler, 81, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 09, 2025, at the LaBelle Manor in LaBelle, Missouri.    He was born on November 5, 1943, in Burlington, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond Dyson and Hilma Mary Ott Schwedler.    He attended school i...

Jerome Melvin Thier a lifelong entrepreneur athlete and proud NEPA resident lived a life defined by independence hard work and unfailing commitment to family friends and community. A native of Jessup Pennsylvania Jerry was born to Louis and Anna Thier in 1936. Jerry graduated from Scranton Central H...

Thais Terri Hines a radiant matriarch gifted artist joyful storyteller and keeper of family legacy has peacefully transitioned on January 21 2026. Born December 31 1935 in Boston Massachusetts she lived a life rich with courage creativity laughter music flavor and love. Her remarkable journey carrie...

Melvin Light of Valley Mills Texas passed away at a McGregor Care Center surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday January 23 2026 at the Valley Mills First Baptist Church with Pastor Adam Hailes officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be one ...

Curt Johnson 55 of Anacortes went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9 2026. He was born on November 11 1970 in Anacortes to parents Iver and Cheryl Johnson. Born with a seizure disorder Curt lived at home with family his whole life facing often limited activities and outing...

Mary Lee AntoineCox age 83 of Houston Texas passed away peacefully on December 29 2025 in Lake Charles Louisiana. Mary Lee was born on November 25 1942 to Loicy and Matthew Antoine in Washington Louisiana. She attended Washington High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1960. From her firs...