Gertrude L. Minton, 89, of Independence, MO passed away on November 10, 2007 at Rosewood Health Center. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Groves. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband Norman V. Minton. She is survived by one daughter, Connie Schmutz and husband Larry; one son, Gary Minton and wife Mary; one grandson, Dale Patrick Minton and wife Elleni; one great grandson, Jason Minton; and one great granddaughter, Anna Minton.