Funeral Homes in Independence, MO

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Jim Butcher (novelist and writer), Arliss Howard (actor and writer), Will Wilkinson (writer and public intellectual), Jared Huffman (politician), Ellis Short (businessperson), Rick Sutcliffe (baseball player), and Russ Morman (baseball player).

Independence is the fourth-largest city in the state of Missouri. Independence lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2010, Independence had a total population of 116,830.Independence is known as the "Queen City of the Trails" because it was a point of departure for the California, Oregon and Santa Fe Trails. Independence was also the hometown of U.S. President Harry S. Truman; the Truman Presidential Library and Museum is located in the city, and Truman and First Lady Bess Truman are buried here. The city is also sacred to many Latter Day Saints, with Joseph Smith's 1831 Temple Lot being located here, as well as the headquarters of several Latter Day Saint factions.

Funeral planning in Independence

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Independence Obituaries

It was revealed by Napa Valley Register on May 21st, 2021 that Garrett E Brown died in California.  Brown was 97 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Garrett E's life.

It was noted by Napa Valley Register on April 6th, 2021 that Garrett E Brown died in Napa, California.  Brown was 97 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Garrett E's life.

It was revealed by Tampa Bay on December 13th, 2020 that Harold M Rev Dr Brockus perished in St Petersburg, Florida.  Brockus was 83 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Harold M Rev Dr's life.

It was written by Sacramento Bee on November 21st, 2020 that Charles Mowery "Chuck" Lentz died in Rancho Murieta, California.  Lentz was 90 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charles Mowery "Chuck"'s life.

It was reported by Kalamazoo Gazette on October 25th, 2020 that Frank R Jamison passed away in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Jamison was 82 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frank R's life.

It was reported by Kearney Hub on September 23rd, 2020 that Spencer Samuel Hecox perished in Independence, Missouri.  Hecox was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Spencer Samuel's life.

It was revealed by The County Journal on July 16th, 2020 that Robert G Carnahan passed on in Red Bud, Illinois.  Carnahan was 89 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert G's life.

It was noted by Topeka Capital-Journal on July 15th, 2020 that Wayne L Willis passed away in Overland Park, Kansas.  Willis was 52 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Wayne L's life.

It was revealed by Graham Leader on July 14th, 2020 that Richard A "Dick" Chauncey died in Graham, Texas.  Chauncey was 73 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard A "Dick"'s life.

It was noted on May 20th, 2020 that Robert A Sr Humphreys passed on in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Humphreys was 73 years old and was born in Independence, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert A Sr's life.

History

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From the beginning of European settlement Independence has been on the pathway for adventurous travellers. Famous adventurers Lewis and Clark noted stopping in the area in 1804 to sample the area's plums, wild apples, and raspberries. After its founding in 1827, the town became the point where fur traders, merchants, adventurers, and pioneers began their journey on the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon trails.

The official website for the city of Independence is https://www.ci.independence.mo.us/.