Dolores Merle Pace

Dolores Merle Pace obituary, Independence, MO

Dolores Merle Pace

Dolores Pace Obituary

Visit the Carson-Speaks Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Dolores was born on August 31, 1933, and passed away on September 23, 2025. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Dolores (Schumacher) Wilson, her brother, Howard, her sister, Frances Lee, her husbands, John James Wulff, Joven John Pace, and Henry Stuart Bockes, her son, James Andrew, and her granddaughters, Michelle and Amy Wulff.

Dolores graduated from Southeast High School and went on to work as a secretary for Hickman Mills High School. She retired in 1994. She is survived by her sons, Howard John Wulff (Kim), Steven Matthew Wulff (Trisa), Paul Anthony Wulff (Kathy), and her daughter, Theresa Marie Wulff (Tim Lasiter), daughter-in-law Linda Wulff, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Dolores’ family will greet guests during a visitation at St. Mark Catholic Church from 10-10:45 am. Mass will be at 11 am, followed by a graveside service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Dolores’ family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Luke’s Hospice House and RN Sheena Collins, and Kansas City Hospice House.

Carson-Speaks Chapel

1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052

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