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RAY F. SPRINGSTUBE
Ray Franklin Springstube, 74, Kansas City, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997, at Blue Hills Living Center.
Mr. Springstube was born March 25, 1923, in Osceola, Mo. He was a retired engineer for the city of Kansas City.
His survivors include his wife, June Frances Springstube of the home; a sister, Ruth Hickson, Independence; a brother, Robert W. Bulloc, Climax Springs, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society.
CHRISTINE A. SULLIVAN
Christine A. Sullivan, 85, Kansas City, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997, at her home.
Mrs. Sullivan was born Nov. 12, 1911, in Tina, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Emmett M. Sullivan in 1985.
Her survivors include two daughters, Patricia J. Mallory, Independence, and Marlene Gordon, Kansas City; six grandchildren, Dennis Mallory, Michael Gordon, Jerry Mallory, Karen Bushner, Patty Anderson and Kelly Peden; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Moriah Terrack Park Internment Chapel, Kansas City; cremation.
FLOSSIE F. TWEEDY
Flossie Fern Tweedy, 89, Buckner, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997, at Truman Medical Center East.
Mrs. Tweedy was born Jan. 24, 1908, in Wier City, Kan., and moved to the Buckner/Independence area in the early 1930s. She was a member of the Buckner Restoration Church and was active in the Women`s Department and Quilting Group at the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Tweedy in 1957, a daughter, Virginia McDaniel in 1989, and a grandson, Leon Tweedy in 1995.
Her survivors include two sons, Charles H. Tweedy Sr., Flemington, Mo., and Clifford L. Tweedy Sr., Buckner; a sister, Edith Tweedy, Sibley; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at New Salem Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mound Grove cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society.
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, bothof 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 SamaritanHospital, 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., GaryGillpatrick, Blue Springs, and A. Bryan Gillpatrick, Holt, Mo.; four daughters, Sara Clark and Zola Marshall, both of Lee`s Summit, Georgia Jacobson, ShermanOaks, 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-granchildren.
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.
