Mary Jane Tyra Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Jane Tyra of Independence, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 13, 2025 at the age of 61. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Jane Tyra to pay them a last tribute.

As Mary Jane departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Mary Jane may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Mary Jane leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Andresen and Mary Margaret Andresen (Smith); and her spouse Thomas F. Tyra. She is survived by: her son Stephen Robert Andresen of Independence; and her siblings, Paul A. Andresen (Marie) of Wyoming, Michigan and C. Ellen Miner (Gary) of Edgerton, Missouri..