Obituaries
Sally Ann Devine (Clark)
Aug 21, 2021
Sally Ann Devine, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was 82 years old. Sally was born October 10, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert Clark and Iola Howlett. After graduation, Sally did clerical work and while doing so met the love of her life Frank Devine, Jr. and they married October 9, 1970. After moving...
Lawrence Duane "Larry" Bradley
Aug 21, 2021
Lawrence D. “Larry” Bradley, 88 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. A graveside...
Jimmy Lee Ramsdell Jr.
Aug 20, 2021
Jimmy Lee Ramsdell, Jr., 59 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a private family inurnment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Apple Orchard Hospice or to the organization of the donor’s choice. Jimmy was born May 28, 1962 in...
Gary Wayne Smith
Aug 20, 2021
Gary Wayne Smith, 71, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Friday August 20, 2021. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 28th from 1-2pm, with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO 64016. Gary was born on July 28th, 1950 in Independence, MO to Alden and Wathena (Ireland) Smith. He graduated...
Ririfatu "Riri" Mariteragi
Aug 19, 2021
Ririfatu “Riri” Mariteragi, a man of faith, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was 81. Riri was born to Ah Ni and Tauraa Mariteragi on July 27, 1940 in Pape’ete, Tahiti. After graduating from Graceland University Riri married the love of his life, Nina in 1965. They spent the next 56 years creating a life together. He...
Royce Lee Wood
Aug 19, 2021
Royce Lee Wood, 74, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. A visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Wednesday August 25th, with a committal service following at 2:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Royce was born October 23, 1946 in Independence, MO to Marvin and Georgetta (Boxley) Wood....
Glenda Lee Thompson (Wilkinson)
Aug 18, 2021
Glenda Lee Thompson, a woman who loved her family fiercely, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was 61. Glenda was born to William and Betty Wilkinson on November 16, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduating from Fort Osage High School Glenda worked for International Paper advancing her career by taking accounting courses. She stayed with the International...
Sidney Willard Hose
Aug 17, 2021
Minister Sidney Willard Hose of Friends Home Lutheran Church in Savonburg, Kansas, passed away in his home on August 17th, 2021 at the age of 82. Sidney was born on December 13th, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to his parents Willard and Kathryn Bailey Hose. Before achieving rank of First Lieutenant in the United States Army, he studied at Kent State...
Donald Lee Prall
Aug 17, 2021
Donald Lee Prall, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was 91 years old. Donald was born September 11, 1929, in Norton, Kansas to John Prall and Mildred Forbes. He was one of two sons. Growing up primarily in Sedalia, after graduating from Smith Cotton High School, Don married Mary Marie Neitzert, from their union came one...
Enna "Ruth" Phillips (Happy)
Aug 16, 2021
Enna Ruth Phillips was born Enna Ruth Happy on November 16th 1931 in Noel, Missouri where she spent her childhood years. She was blessed with loving parents, Reuel and Gertrude Happy, and six siblings, Rosalee Happy, Willa Gregory, Wanda Happy, Lynn Happy, Nancy Adams, and Judy Sparks. “Ruth” married James Phillips on June 4th 1965. They have enjoyed 56 years...
Raymond Eugene Ivy
Aug 16, 2021
Raymond Eugene Ivy 67, of Kimberling City MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday August 16th 2021. A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM on Thursday August 26th with a service following at 2 PM, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Raymond’s secondary memorial service will be held Friday August 27,...
James Robert Brown
Aug 15, 2021
James Robert Brown, a proud veteran who loved his country, and family deeply, passed away on August 15, 2021. He was 70 years old. James was born on July 4, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Lulamae Brown. He was the third of 5 brothers; Henry, Neal, Gene and Jessie. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in...
Linda Sue Stutes (Beach)
Aug 13, 2021
Linda Sue Stutes, of Independence, Missouri, a family-centered woman who was very loving but protective of her loved ones, passed away on August 13, 2021. She was 69 years old. Linda was born on February 17, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Cullis and Evelyn Beach. She married Jerry Stutes on December 1, 1972, in Kansas City, Missouri. Together, they...
Ronald Lee Pycior
Aug 13, 2021
Ronald Lee Pycior, a loving father and husband, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021. He was 67. Ronald was born to Edwin and Barbara Pycior on May 28, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from William Chrisman High School Ronald began his career in the automotive industry. He worked at various automotive dealers before taking early retirement...
Janet Lea "Jan" Bond (Cotton)
Aug 13, 2021
Janet Lea “Jan” Bond, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Friday August 13, 2021. She was 75 years old. Janet was born on March 20, 1946 in Wynne, Arkansas to L.R. Cotton and Dorothy Lines. After graduation Jan attended Central Methodist University. It was there in marching band, she met the absolute love of her life and best friend, Paul Bond....
Jeanne Angel Lizama
Aug 12, 2021
Jeanne Angel Lizama, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Thursday August 8, 2021. She was 84 years old. Jeanne was born March 7th, 1937, in France, she was the oldest of four children. She was born and raised in France, after meeting her first husband, she married and moved to the United States, though their marriage didn’t last from their union...
John Richard Bullard Jr.
Aug 11, 2021
John Richard Bullard, Jr., 64, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center, after his courageous battle with COVID-19. A visitation to honor John will be held on Thursday, August 19, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a funeral service the following day, Friday, August 20, at 11:00 a.m., both at the Community of...
Purisima Corazon "Cora" "Lola" Bristow (Pamado)
Aug 11, 2021
Purisima Corazon “Cora” “Lola” Bristow, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was 74 years old. A visitation will be held 6-8 pm, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, Missouri. Service to take place Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10 am also to be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel, interment...
Mary Faith Seeley (Higdon)
Aug 10, 2021
Mary Faith Seeley, 86 of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Lamoni, IA. Mary was born January 27, 1935 in...
Donald Ray "Don" Brink
Aug 10, 2021
Donald Ray “Don” Brink, a man who was a passionate amateur radio operator, had his final sign out on August 10, 2021. He was 86 years old. Don was born on January 9, 1935 in Wanigan, Missouri, to George and Hattie Brink. He went on to the United States Army, where he proudly served for five years. On March 20,...
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