John Emil Hartman, 52 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, December 17, 2010 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to celebrate his life to be held from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. John was born December 17, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to Emil Leroy and Shirley Anne (Chaney) Hartman and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked as a warehouseman for Metro Park Warehouse in Kansas City, MO for the past 18 years. He is survived by; his parents, Leroy and Shirley Hartman; his wife Susann Hartman; 3 children, Elizabeth, Jason and Jaily; 4 grandchildren, Darren Jr., John, Troy Jr. and Melissa and his 2 sisters, Vickie Thomey and Eleanor Spencer.