03.5.2010

Shockley's celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Sherman and Laura Shockley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on March 4, 2010. Residents of Independence for fifty seven of those years, Laura and Sherman, both long retired, enjoy spending time with their four children, eight ...more

02.20.2010

Breck Williams Berry

Breck Williams Berry, son of Sarah Ferguson and Beau Williams Berry, was born February 1, 2010 at 10:29 p.m. Breck weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are George and Susan Ferguson of Blue Springs. Paternal ...more

02.16.2010

Huttons to celebrate 60th anniversary

To the most wonderful, loving parents and grandparents in the world...

Delbert and Emma Hutton of Independence will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at their home with family and friends on February 20th.
Hosting the ...more

02.11.2010

Emily's Sweet 16

Emily G. Scott, born February 14, 1994, will celebrate her 16th Birthday this Sunday. She will receive her 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do from Kids to Leaders in Lee's Summit on Saturday Feb. 13th after a 2 1/2 hour "boot camp" led by her ...more

A reception will be held to honor EVA SOPER DEXTER on Saturday, February 13th, 1:00pm-3:00pm at Heritage House, 660 N Spring, Independence MO. All friends are invited. (No gifts, please--Cards are Welcomed.)

Eva Ruth Soper was born in ...more

01.28.2010

Sinclairs Celebrate 60 Years

Vern and Ruthel Sinclair of Independence, Missouri, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently with a family dinner hosted by their daughters. A surprise reception was also held at the Farview Restoration Branch where they attend. Vern and ...more

01.19.2010

Fenton's Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary

Gerald and Virginia Fenton of Independence celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 16, 2010.
They were married at Immanuel Baptist Church on January 16, 1960 and are residents of Independence.
The Fenton's have two sons; Tim ...more

01.18.2010

Roberts and Easter families welcome baby boy

Aanand Sylvan Krishnaswami, son of Neelakantan and Rachel Krishnaswami, was born on November 21, 2009 at 7:57 PM. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was born in Cambridge, England where his parents currently live. His ...more

01.15.2010

Golden Anniversary

Jim and Louanna Welsh will be celebrating their 50th year of marriage on friday January 22. They were married at Mt. Washington Baptist Church in Indep. Jim is retired from Missouri Gas Energy and Louanna ...more

12.31.2009

Ruth Ellen Eades celebrated her 95th Birthday

Ruth Ellen Eades
Happy 95th birthday

We love you,
Tom and Jo Ellen Place
and all of your family and friends.

Born January 4, ...more

12.28.2009

Baby Boy Dombrowski

Proud parents Damon and Amanda with big brother Zander and big sister Tatum welcome their new addition, Merrick Louis Dombrowski on November 23, 2009 at 11:46am. He weighed 7lbs 5oz and was 20 inches ...more

12.28.2009

McCurrys to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCurry will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Friends are invited to share in the celebration with their family at the Blue Springs Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 5555 ...more

12.23.2009

Jerry & Rita Hunter Celebrate 45 Years

Jerry & Rita Hunter celebrated 45 years of marriage on December 24. They were married at St. Mary Catholic Church in 1964 and have lived in Independence all their married life.

Jerry is retired from Missouri Gas Energy and is an active ...more

12.18.2009

Happy 90th Birthday with Love to Don Adams

Don is a retired K C carpenter and lather, WW II Vet, married to our mother, Midge, for 67 plus years. He's the father of two daughters; Donna Lindsey and Joan Meador, grandfather of five; Abbie Meador, Angela Bacevicius, Michael Lindsey, Michelle ...more

12.8.2009

Ryan Andrew Leonard, Jr.

Ryan & Kendra Leonard are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ryan Andrew Leonard, Jr. Ryan was born October 5, 2009, at Centerpoint Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Ryan's grandparents are ...more

11.26.2009

Sloans welcome baby girl

Josh and Alicia Sloan are the proud parents of a daughter, Emma Marie Sloan. She was born July 17, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches in length. Emma has one brother, Kaden. The maternal ...more

11.16.2009

McEnroe's Celebrated Their Golden Anniversary

John (Jack) and Dolores (Toni) McEnroe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on November 7, 1959 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Kansas City, Missouri. An Anniversary dinner with the family followed a Mass at Nativity of ...more

11.10.2009

Sweet 16

Happy Sweet 16 Amanda Cariann Sinclair
Love,
Mom, Dad and ...more

10.23.2009

Burge's welcome baby Bella

Bella Marie Burge, daughter of Brett and Christi Burge of Blue Springs, was born August 10, 2009 at 1:23 am. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Bella's maternal grandmother "amaw" is Evon ...more

10.16.2009

40th Wedding Anniversary 10/18/2009

Larry and Debbie of Independence, Missouri celebrate their 40th anniversary with children, Dennis Wilson and Susan Celmer, and three grandchildren, Christian, Lacey, and Dalton Celmer, and neice Stephanie Wellendorf on Sunday 10/18/2009. The ...more

10.14.2009

Blacks to celebrate 50th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Black of Lee's Summit, MO. married at Liberty Street Church in Independence October 24, 1959 celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Donald retired from the Powers Regulator Company and Marcelene retired from The Jones ...more

10.6.2009

50th Wedding Anniversary

Morris L. and Peggy B. Jones of Independence, Missouri celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on October 9th. The couple were married at Englewood R.L.D.S. church. They are having a party at the Roger T. Sermon Center from 2-5p.m. on Saturday ...more

10.5.2009

50th Wedding Anniversary

Thomas and Florence Latta will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on October 17, 1959 in Kansas City.

They had 3 children Terry, Jerry, and Rick. Also, 5 grandchildren Alyssa, Lauren, Joshua, Justin and ...more

10.1.2009

Dalton Celmer's 6th Birthday, October 7, 2009

Happy Birthday "Big D". We are so proud of you. Love Nana and ...more

09.24.2009

McBride's celebrated 55th anniversary

Bill and Judy McBride of East Kansas City celebrated their 55th anniversary on September 24, 2009. They married at Watson Memorial Methodist Church in Independence on September 24, 1954.
Bill retired from Armco Steel and Judy from The Jones ...more

09.21.2009

Summers to celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary

William H. and Edith A. Summers will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary. The couple was married September 25, 1954 in Mission Kansas. Bill worked for Burllington Northern Railroad for 38 years. Edith worked for Nelly Don Garment Company ...more

09.5.2009

David & Jenny Brown Welcome Baby Girl

Blue Springs, Missouri -

Dorothy Violet Brown, "Dotti", daughter of David and Jenny Brown of Independence, Missouri was born August 17, 2009, at 1:53 p.m. at The Birthing Center at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs. She weighed 8 ...more

08.25.2009

Watzlawick Welcome Baby GIRL

Addisynn Layne Watzlawick, Daughter of Ryan and Andrea Watzlawick of Blue Springs, was born June 17, 2009, at St. Marys Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches in length. She is welcome by a big Brother RJ (Ryan JR)
...more

08.25.2009

Embree's to celebrate 50th Anniversary

Dale and Phyllis Embree of Blue Springs are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married September 5, 1959 in Concordia, MO.
The couple's children and spouses are Greg and Martha Embree and Lori and Karl Zinke of Blue ...more

08.17.2009

Gansons Celebrate 60th Anniversary

John and Dorothy Ganson will celebrate their anniversary on August 29, 2009 with their children Glen/ Glenda Ganson, Gary/ Michelle Ganson, Grant/ Debra Dyer, Gene/ Debbie Ganson and most of their 11 grandchildren and spouses and friends at a ...more

Marcelo, Renee, Michael, Daniel and Austin Alvarez welcomed beautiful baby boy Maximus Milagro to the world on May 30, 2009, at 10:47 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs., was 19 3/4 inches long, and had a full head of black hair. Max makes our family complete, ...more

08.11.2009

Schofields celebrate 50 years together

John Edwin Schofield and Judith Ann Yeast were married Aug. 30, 1959, at the Methodist Church in Macon, Mo. They will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, Aug. 30, with an intimate dinner attended by their children, grandchildren and ...more

08.10.2009

Kerbers to celebrate 50th anniversary

Paul and Joyce Kerber of Lee's Summit will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, August 16, with an open house reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Blue Springs. The event will be hosted by the couple's ...more

08.5.2009

50th Wedding Anniversary

Gary and Connie Elting of Savannah, MO were married on August 30, 1959, at Country Club Christian Church, Kansas City, MO.

In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, a reception will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in St. ...more

Blake and Kelli Pryor of Kansas City, Missouri celebrated the birth of their son, Harrison Blakely, on May 26, 2009. Harrison weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Harrison looks forward to spending time in Blue Springs with his ...more

07.31.2009

Dick & Judy Mackender celebrate 50th anniversary

Dick and Judy Mackender of Blue Springs will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family celebration on August 16, 2009. They were married on August 16, 1959 at the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, Kansas. Dick worked as a ...more

07.30.2009

Sawyers to celebrate 50th Anniversary

Paul and Carol Sawyer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception in their honor hosted by their family on Sunday August 16th. Friends and family are invited to share in the celebration of this special day at the Blue Springs ...more

07.14.2009

Johnson's Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Darlene and David Johnson of Blue Springs will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering on July 18. Darlene Tangren married David Johnson on July 18th,1959 in Center City, MN at the Chisago Lakes Evangelical Lutheran ...more

06.20.2009

Betz celebrate 50th wedding anniversary.

Jerry & Sue Betz celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary July 2, 2009 with family. Their family includes five daughters and their husbands, Cindy & Dennis, Cheri & Rick, Joy & Jim, Jill, widow of Robert, Geri & fiancé Daniel. Eleven grandchildren ...more

06.9.2009

Lanham to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Richard and Janet Lanham will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
They have four children, twin boys Eric & Cory, Nicole and Rachel.
Mr. & Mrs. Lanham have eight grandchildren; Kinsey, Ailey, Wyatt, Jesse, Taylor, Jeorgia, River and ...more

06.2.2009

Bellinghausen's celebrate 50th Anniversary

John and Betty (Sparks) Bellinghausen will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married on June 6, 1959, and have lived in Blue Springs since 1965.
John retired from Western Union with 33 years of service, and also retired ...more

05.27.2009

Kinser's Celebrated 70th Wedding Anniversary

Lillian and Hubert were married May 27, 1939 in Independence, MO at Walnut Park Community of Christ.
A family gathering at their home was hosted by their two daughters, Marilyn Tindall and Lois Brewer and husband David.
They enjoy time ...more

05.26.2009

Woodward's Welcome Baby Boy

Kansas City, Missouri--Peyton James Woodward, son of Travis and Sarah Woodward of Kansas City, was born March 2, 2009, at 3:06 p.m. He was brought into this world by the wonderful medical staff at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. He weighed ...more

05.24.2009

Millers to celebrate 50th anniversary

Mary Lou and Klydel Miller will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception in their honor hosted by their children and grandchildern. Sunday May 31st. from 2-5pm at the Blue Springs Remnant Church. Friends and family are invited to ...more

05.23.2009

Tiptons To Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Charles (Chuck) and Monica Tipton, longtime residents of Independence, will soon celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married in St. Louis at Tyler Place Presbyterian Church on June 6, 1959. The wedding party consisted of Mr. and ...more

05.21.2009

Jerry and Kathy Lewis Celebrate 40 years!

Jerry and Kathy Lewis of Oak Grove Missouri are celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary. They were married May 30th, 1969 in Oak Grove and have 3 children, Joe, Jared and Kristen. They have 5 grandsons, Joshua, Jason, Joey, Carter and Colin. ...more

05.20.2009

DeHart's Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary

Duane and Linda DeHart were married May 15, 1959 at the Englewood RLDS Church.
Duane retired from Lake City in 1984 as an accountant. Linda retired in 2003 from the Community of Christ World Church Headquarters. They are active members & ...more

05.18.2009

Paul and Billie Foster Celebrate 50 years

Paul and Billie Foster of Independence, Missouri will celebrate 50 years of marriage with family and friends at the Junior Service League Clubhouse on Saturday, May 23, 2009.

The Reverend Robert Allen united the couple in marriage on ...more

05.17.2009

Russell & Geneva Hall celebrate 60th Anniversary

Russell & Geneva Hall of Blue Springs will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, May 22.
They have 3 daughters, Cheryl married to Joe Caldarella, Susan married to Steven Deese and Crystal married to Dwayne Kleyh. They have 6 ...more

05.14.2009

Donald and Anna Scott Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Donald and Anna Scott of Independence, Missouri are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on May 22, 1959. The couple has a son, Brad Scott, his wife, Melissa, and children, Alex and Hannah; and a daughter, Clarissa Scott. ...more

05.13.2009

Morse's to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Bob and Sharon Morse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 8, 2009 with a dinner/ dance hosted by their children.
They were married May 10, 1959 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carrollton, MO.
They have two children; Tim (Pam) ...more

05.12.2009

Gieselmans to celebrate 50th Anniversary

Arlo and Ann Gieselman were married on May 17, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri. They have lived in Blue Springs since 1975. They have three daughters, Diane Cacchio and husband Lenny, Karen Anderson and husband Tristan and Kathy Crossen and husband ...more

Norman "Sonny" and Joan Sickles will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an reception in thier honor hosted by their children and grandchildren. Saturday May 16, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lake Jacomo Shelter House #2. Norman retired ...more

05.8.2009

Gray's to celebrate 45th Anniversary

Joe and Suzanne were married May 22, 1964 in Denver, CO.
They have lived in Independence for 33 years. Joe works for the Jackson County Courthouse in the Facilities/ Maintenance Department. Suzanne is a homemaker and cares for her mother in ...more

05.6.2009

Hans & Aldine Schulze celebrate 60th Anniversary

Hans and Aldine Schulze were married May 15, 1949 in Lockwood, MO. They have lived in Independence, MO. for 42 years. Hans served his country in the Marine Corps 3rd Division in Guam and Iwo Jima, and 1st Division in Korea. He retired from ...more

04.19.2009

Countryman March 16, 2009

Gatlin Lee Countryman, son of Robert and Laurie Countryman of Independence, was born March 16, 2009, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
The maternal grandparents are ...more

04.17.2009

Ike & Jo Wohlgemuth celebrate 50th Anniversary

Ike & Jo Wohlgemuth will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on April 25th at the Larnard Hall in Sugar Creek, Mo. They were married on April 19, 1959 in Muscotah, Ks., moving to Independence in 1965. Ike retired from Staco Electric in 2005. Jo is ...more

04.15.2009

McClain's to celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary

Jay and Virginia McClain will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on May 3, 2009 at Fairmount Christian Church from 1pm to 3pm.
They are parents of 2 children. Son: Paul and wife Heidi, Lakewood, CO. and daughter Chrissy, Ferrisburg VT. 2 ...more

04.15.2009

Weiss to celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Laverne and Ann Weiss married April 18, 1959 at St. John's Lutheran Lincoln Township Iowa County,Iowa. They moved to Independence, Mo. in 1966 where they raised their 5 children, Debbie Thompson, Sandy Keck, Jamie Sanders, Vickie Tschantre, and ...more

04.8.2009

Sartwells to celebrate 50 years

Janice and Wilbur Sartwell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 19, 2009
They were married April 18, 1959, in the RLDS (now Community of Christ) Church in Saginaw, Michigan.
The Sartwell family came to ...more

04.7.2009

Mahaffys to celebrate 59th Anniversary

George and Donna Mahaffy were married April 7, 1950 at Kensington Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. They have lived in Independence for 48 years. George worked and retired from Remington Arms/ Lake City. In retirement he continued to work as an ...more

04.6.2009

Celebrating Half a Century!

It is hard to believe when you are towin the line, aged to perfection since 1959.

Happy 50th
Mark A. Thatcher

We love you ...more

04.2.2009

Fischers welcome baby girl

Carlie Alexandra Fischer was born March 25, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital. She weighed 7pounds, 15ounces, and was 19inches long.
Parents are Kevin and Melissa Fischer from Blue Springs, Mo. Maternal Grandparents; Charles and Carolyn Fischer. ...more

Keith and Anna Marie (McSparren) Preston of Independence will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on April 4th, 1959 and have lived in Independence since 1961. They have three children; Tammy and Nevin Spidle, ...more

03.30.2009

Walkers to celebrate 50th Anniversary

Curtis and Diane Walker of Grain Valley, Missouri will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on April 4, 1959 and lived in the Independence area until moving to Grain Valley in 1985.
They have three daughters; John ...more

03.30.2009

Sympsons to celebrate 65th Anniversary

Ed and Betty Sympson of Independence, MO were married April 9,1944 on Easter Sunday in Warwick, R.I. where Ed was temporarily stationed in the Coast Guard. They were blessed to raise 3 daughters and 1 son. Pamela Trampel, husband Joe; Donna Jeanne ...more

03.20.2009

Fears Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Independence, MO - Floyd & Barbara (Booth) Fears of Independence were married at the Parkside Congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church in Detroit, Michigan, 50 years ago.

Floyd and Barbara have ...more