Jella Johanna Filon, 80, Independence, MO, passed away at her home on November 15, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jean Filon, in January. She is survived by two children, Emile Filon and wife Kris, Elisabeth Esteban and husband Jose; four grandchildren, Jean Kamkeeaina, James Petkash, Jessica Filon, Autumn Granillo; four great-grandchildren, Olivia Petkash, Drew Petkash, Eva Granillo, Diana Granillo; and many family members in the Netherlands and Australia. She will be missed.