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DOUGLAS C. DORIES
Douglas C. Dories, 64, Belton, Mo., died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997, at a hospital in Belton. His survivors include three daughters, Tamy Callahan and Sherri Beikman, both of Independence, and Mary Leathers, Belton; a son, Robert Dories, Belton; a stepson, Joe Soptic, and a stepdaughter, Marilyn Snelling, both of Independence; four brothers; four sisters; and 14 grandchildren.
There was a family viewing and cremation.
WILLIAM B. GILLPATRICK
William B. Gillpatrick, 78, Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Independence, died Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at Samaritan Hospital, Clinton.
Mr. Gillpatrick was born May 19, 1919, and lived in Independence for 34 years before moving to Clinton five months ago. He was a welder for Allis-Chalmers in Independence, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Unity Church of Independence. His wife, Carolyn Gillpatrick, died in 1987.
His survivors include three sons, Bill Gillpatrick, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Gary Gillpatrick, Blue Springs, and A. Bryan Gillpatrick, Holt, Mo.; four daughters, Sara Clark and Zola Marshall, both of Lee`s Summit, Georgia Jacobson, Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Julie Pace, Wichita Falls, Iowa; a brother, Richard Gillpatrick, Clinton; four sisters, Susie Morgan, Clinton, Ruth Fagan, Humboldt, Iowa, Dorothy Harris, Bellwood, Neb., and Cornelia Currier, Portland, Ore.; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Noland Road Chapel. Graveside services and burial will be 2p.m. Thursday in Ashland cemetery, St. Joseph, Mo. Friends may call from 7 to8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.
EMILY INOUYE
Emily DeTray Inouye, 94, Kaneohe, Hawaii, formerly of Independence, died Monday, Sept. 15, 1997, at Castle Memorial Hospital in Kailua, Hawaii.
Mrs. Inouye was born March 11, 1903, in Grand Rapids, Mich., and lived in Independence for many years before moving to Hawaii. She and her husband, Henry Inouye Sr., opened the Bridge Cafe on Lexington Avenue in 1942, and the Tradewinds Cafe on the Square in 1944. Shealso operated the Waikiki Day Care, one of the first in Hawaii, and was a pioneer in upgrading rules and regulations for the care of children. She also managed a cafeteria and two hotels in the Islands. She was active in the RLDS church in Hawaii, and at the Stone Church congregation, Sunday school, art and drama, and slide-show talks were among her contributions. She was preceded in deathby her first husband, Henry Inouye Sr. August 1977, her second husband, David Gamet in 1991, and a daughter, Tane Mae "Pat" Doughty in June 1977.
Her survivors include a daughter, Nadine Harbottle, Kaneohe, Hawaii; two sons, Henry Inouye Jr., Independence, and Donald Inouye, Hilo, Hawaii; a sister, Dorothy DeTray Hines, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stone Church Luff Auditorium; cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in her name to the Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation, P.O. Box 3186, Independence, Mo. 64055.
LEWIS L. LEFFINGWELL SR.
Lewis L. Leffingwell Sr., 95, Kansas City, died Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at Truman Medical Care Center.
Mr. Leffingwell was born May 8, 1902, in Lincoln, Neb. He was a switchman for the railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Leffingwell, and two children, Polly and Phil.
His survivors include a son, Lewis L. Leffingwell Jr., Belton, Mo.; a sister, Zenetta Lee Watts, Grants Pass, Ore.; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Leffingwell, Independence; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Sheil Independence Avenue Funeral Home, Kansas City. Burial will be in Park Lawn cemetery, Kansas City. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.
SEBEN D. "DERBY" WOIRHAYE
Seben Durward "Derby" Woirhaye, 89, Independence, died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mr. Woirhaye was born Jan. 16, 1908, in Urich, Mo., and had lived in the Independence area for the past 56 years. He was in the automotive industry for more than 42 years, first as a mechanic, then as a service manager before retirement, and finally, as a sales/service representative for Schaf Guard products after his retirement. He was an active member of Country Meadows Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry R. Woirhaye in January 1997.
His survivors include his wife, Alice N. Woirhaye of the home; a son, Russell L. Woirhaye, Stilwell, Kan.; a brother, Gilbert A. Woirhaye, Clinton, Mo.; three grandchildren, Kimberly Woirhaye, Jeffrey Woirhaye and David Woirhaye; six nieces; and two nephews. Services were today at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial was in Floral Hills cemetery, Kansas City. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or the church.
STEPHEN A. BLACK
Stephen A. Black, 86, Independence, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Black was born May 26, 1911, in Van Nuys, Calif. He lived in Independence for 50 years. He was the owner and operator of Home Hearing Aid Service for 37 years. He was an 11 year appointee of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he was a high priest and past district president. He was past president and charter member of the Optimist Club of Independence. He and his first wife, Lea, owned and operated the Dramatic Arts Studio of Independence for many years. He was a radio announcer for W.H.B and a Radio Minister in Association with Evan Fry. He had owned and restored the Truman Boyhood Home.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Farren-Black of the home; one son, Chris Black, Independence; two daughters, Michele Hays, Katonah, N.Y., and Laurie Schwarz, Atlanta; one stepson, David Farren, Kansas City; one stepdaughter, Patrice Bybee, Oklahoma City; two sisters, Emile Dickson, Auburn, Calif., and Jessie Mutan, Van Nuys, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at D.W. Newcomer`s and Sons Noland Road Chapel. Burial is in Mound Grove cemetery. Visitation is noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.
VIVIAN C. BRIGHT
Vivian Charlene Bright, 74, Blue Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at her home.
Mrs. Bright was born Nov. 17, 1923, in Conception Junction, Mo. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John LaLande Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 499.
Her survivors include her two daughters, Dorothy Bearce, Buckner, and Kelly Mellon, Blue Springs; two sisters, Elvina Farnan, Conception Junction, and Agnes Untiedt, Conception Junction; four grandchildren, Darlene Mart, Diane Clements, Crystal Mellen and Harold Mellen Jr.; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were today at St. John LaLande Catholic Church. Interment was in Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens.
FAY LOUISE BURROWS
Fay Louise Burrows, 76, Independence, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, at the Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Burrows was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Eagleville, Mo., and had lived in Independence most of her life. She was a receptionist for the Independence Board of Education for 11 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Independence Music Club and a former member of the Young Matron`s Club. She was a priest in the South Crysler RLDS Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harold R. Burrows of the home; two daughters, Deanna K. Gard, Blue Springs, and Rita F. Casteel, Grain Valley; and four grandchildren. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Entombment is in Mound Grove Mausoleum. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the RLDS Temple Endowment Fund or the American Cancer Society.
DALE W. CASE
Dale Warren Case, 48, Kansas City, Kan., died Dec. 24, 1997, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kansas City.
He was born Dec. 25, 1948, in Gardner, Kan. He was the owner and operator of Shamrock Chimney Sweeps for the past 20 years. He graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Mo. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 272. He was an Eagle Scout. He was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Survivors include one son, Byron Case, Kansas City area; his parents, Warren and Nadine Case, Gladstone, Mo.; one sister, Nancy Pate, Kearney, Mo., and one half-brother, James Case, Cameron, Mo.
.Memorial service will by 2:00 p.m. Saturday at South Crysler Restoration Branch. Cremation. Contributions are suggested to the Kansas City V.A. Medical Center, 4801 Linwood, Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64128.
ALTON K. GRAHAM SR.
Alton Kirk Graham Sr., 96, Independence, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Graham was born June 23, 1901, in Lathrop, Mo., and lived in Independence for more than 30 years. He had been a grain sprouter for Cargill Grain Elevator for 25 years, retiring in 1966. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Independence. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eliza Graham in 1940, and a son, Alton Kirk Graham Jr. in 1976; and two grandsons.
His survivors include his wife, Hattie G. Graham of the home; three daughters, Thelma M. Copridge and Barbara E. Nutter, both of Independence, and Marsha G. Graham of the home; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Second Baptist Church, 116 E. White Oak, Independence. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
EVERETT G. LEE
Everett Gale Lee, 75, Independence, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, at Columbia Independence Regional Hospital.
Mr. Lee was born Nov. 8, 1922, in Milford, Mo. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and received two purple hearts. He retired from Livers Bronze Co. in 1988 as a draftsman.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Lee of the home; one son, Kim Allen Lee, Kansas City; one daughter, Linda AnnPoole, Kansas City; two brothers, Gaylord Lee, Kansas City, and Bob Lee, Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Dorothy Fay Platt, Houston, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Newcomer`s Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 6:30 to 8 tonight at the chapel.
MATHILDA "MARGE" LUPTAK
Mathilda "Marge" Luptak, 77, Independence, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Luptak was born March 1, 1920, in Chelsea, Wis. She moved to Independence since 1994 after living most of her life in Chicago. She was a machine operator for Mars Candy Co., retiring in 1985. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan G. Luptak in 1992.
Survivors include her goddaughter, Alice C. Zittlow, Independence; two brothers, William Zittlow, Grand Rapids, Minn, and Gustva Zittlow, Medford, Wis., and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Oak Park, Ill. Burial is in Mount Emblem cemetery, Elmhurst, Ill.
DOROTHEA L. MCDOLE
Dorothea Louise Spargo McDole, 82, Independence, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. McDole was born Feb. 19, 1915, in Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada, and lived in Vancouver before moving to Independence in 1959. She ran a beauty shop and grocery store in Vancouver and a bakery in Independence. She was an ordained teacher in Cornerstone and a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She volunteered for various organizations including Laurel Club, Meals on Wheels, Monday Luncheons, the RLDS Auditorium and Temple and the Independence Regional Health Center for 13 years. She cooked for church camps and dinners for many years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Spargo, and her daughter, Pearl Miller.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn McDole, of the home, one daughter, Louise Benedict; four step-children, Stewart McDole, Lamoni, Iowa, Cal McDole, Glenda White and Joyce Baler, all of Independence; three sisters, Marjorie Nastave, Independence, Lenore McHenry and Alice Wood, both of California; one brother, Gene Porter, Ohio; two granddaughters, Jennifer Bendict Whitney and Lindsey Miller; two grandsons, Derick Benedict and Mark Miller; 11 step-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial is in Mound Grove cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8:30 tonight at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Cornerstone Building Fund, 1316 S. Osage, Independence, Mo. 64055.
GRACE A. REISS
Grace Alene Reiss, 85, Liberty, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at her home.
Mrs. Reiss was born May 5, 1912, in Ramsey, Ill. She also lived in Greenwood and Courtney, Mo. She was a homemaker and a member of the Greenwood Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Reiss in 1979 and stepsons Frederick Wayne Reiss and Clyde Reiss, Jr.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Warner, Apache Junction, Ariz.; one stepdaughter, Nellie Mincey, Maryville, Mo.; and three sons, Jack Leroy Reiss, Charles Gary Reiss, both of Independence, and Robert Gene Reiss, Weston, Mo.; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at George C. Carson and Sons Independence Chapel. Visitation is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. A private burial will be in Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens.
MARGARET C. TURNER
Margaret C. Turner, 94, Kansas City, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Mrs. Turner was born Nov. 16, 1903, in Orrick, Mo. She worked for Easterling Silver Co. She was a member of the Unity Temple Church on the Plaza.
Survivors include one son, Ancil Turner, Independence; one sister, Alice Cherry Holmes, Kansas City, and one granddaughter, Donna Phillips.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. today at the George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. Burial is in Union cemetery, Orrick, Mo.
GEORGE E. WRIGHT
George Edward Wright, 65, Independence, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Wright was born Nov.16, 1932, in Kansas City, Kan. He was a navy veteran. He owned Wrightway Body Shop and was vice president of the Midtown Optimist Club and Outstanding Member Recruiter in 1986.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Wright, one daughter, four sons, Victor, Lucky, Jeremy and Anthony, all of the Kansas City area; one brother and two sisters.
Cremation. No funeral services Burial is in Leavenworth National cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family through the George C. Carsons and Sons Funeral Home.
BEVERLY O. BUTLER
Beverly O. Butler, 73, Independence, died Monday, Nov. 17, 1997.
Mrs.Butler was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Kansas City. She had worked for the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. She attended Scarrett Elementary School, and was a 1942 graduate of Northeast High School. She was a member of the East 39th Street RLDS congregation, Carpenter Union Band in Kansas City, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Drum and Bugle Corps in Kansas City. She was a 50-year member of Josepha Chapter 63 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Multiple Sclerosis Mother of the Year in 1962. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marietta K. Butler Skidmore.
Her survivors include a son, Robert Butler, Independence; her former husband, W.F. Butler, Independence; six grandchildren, Robert Skidmore, James Skidmore, Jason Butler, Brian Butler, Shannon Ohms and Nikki Ohms; and two great-grandchildren, Eric Skidmore and Austin Skidmore.
Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the East 39th Street RLDS Church, 15006 E. 39th St., Independence. The family suggests contributions to the church.
