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Funeral Homes in Independence, MO
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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Independence.
Suburbs of Independence: Sugar Creek.
Independence is also known as: Jackson County / Independence city.
Their current mayor is Mayor Eileen Weir.
Zip codes in the city: 64050, 64051, 64052, 64053, 64054, 64055, 64056, 64057, 64058.
Jackson County funeral flowers can be purchased from one of the local funeral shops we partner with.
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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.
Independence Obituaries
It was revealed by Napa Valley Register on May 21st, 2021 that Garrett E Brown passed on in California. Brown was 97 years old and was born in Independence, MO. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Garrett E's life.
It was noted by Napa Valley Register on April 6th, 2021 that Garrett E Brown passed away in Napa, 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 reported by Tampa Bay on December 13th, 2020 that Harold M Rev Dr Brockus died 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 passed away 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 written 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 express your sorrow and honor Frank R's life.
It was noted by Kearney Hub on September 23rd, 2020 that Spencer Samuel Hecox passed away in Independence, Missouri. Hecox was 83 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Spencer Samuel's life.
It was revealed by The County Journal on July 16th, 2020 that Robert G Carnahan passed away in Red Bud, Illinois. Carnahan was 89 years old and was born in Independence, MO. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert G's life.
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on July 15th, 2020 that Wayne L Willis passed on in Overland Park, Kansas. Willis was 52 years old and was born in Independence, MO. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Wayne L's life.
It was disclosed by Graham Leader on July 14th, 2020 that Richard A "Dick" Chauncey passed away in Graham, Texas. Chauncey was 73 years old and was born in Independence, MO. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Richard A "Dick"'s life.
It was written 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 express your sorrow 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/.
News
Mo Williams on getting back in action with the Cleveland Cavaliers: 'Basketball is my love'
He first sat to nurse a groin injury suffered just before training camp opened, then missed five days of the preseason to attend the funeral of his father-in-law. He could be back in the starting lineup for Friday's game at Philadelphia, though coach Byron ...
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2010/11/mo_williams_on_getting_back_in.html
Funeral for Notre Dame student killed in accident
(AP) - The funeral Mass has begun for a Notre Dame student killed ... and this week is visiting her hometown of Independence, Kansas to celebrate the city's annual Neewolah festivities. With just two days until Halloween owners of the oldest house in ...
http://www.koamtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13423089
Crowds honor Mo. soldier killed in Iraq
The Joplin Globe reports that Reid's funeral was also held Saturday ... and this week is visiting her hometown of Independence, Kansas to celebrate the city's annual Neewolah festivities. Family and friends in Lamar, Missouri prepare to say their final ...
http://www.koamtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13419044
Ex-Belle Isle mayor valued city's charm
Hand of Orlando; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his sister Dorothy Hand VanHorn of Independence, Mo. and a niece and nephew. Robert Bryant Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/os-obituary-william-carl-hand-20101028,0,6929578.story
Funeral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and ...
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Funeral (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Funeral is the debut full-length album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on September 14, 2004 in North America by Merge Records and on ...
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Carson-Speaks Chapel - Independence, MO
Speaks funeral home is family owned and operated, located in Independence, Missouri. ... This Independence, MO, funeral home has served area families since 1900. ...
http://www.carsonfuneralhome.com/
Speaks Family Legacy Chapels
Funeral and cremation services with locations in Independence and Buckner, Missouri.
http://www.speakschapel.com/
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Independence Funeral Homes and funeral services in Missouri
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