Obituaries
Robert Edward "Bob" Ferwalt
Oct 7, 2021
Robert Edward Ferwalt, 85, passed away early morning of October 7, 2021, under medical care at the Rosewood Care facility and Centerpoint Medical Center. During this time, Robert was in the 2nd stage of Alzheimer’s. Robert was born on May 12, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was one of nine children, siblings: Bill, John, Harry, Dorothy, Scotty, Mary Ann,...
Janet Paulette Vornold (Foster)
Oct 7, 2021
Janet Paulette Vornold, 73 of Parkville, Mo passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Centerview Cemetery in Centerview, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to...
Kenneth Charles "Ken" Woolridge
Oct 5, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” Charles Woolridge, a proud veteran who loved his country fiercely, and always put his family first, passed away on October 5, 2021. He was 72 years old. Ken was born on December 30, 1948 in Tippecanoe Township, Indiana, to Robert and Harriett Woolridge. He joined the Air Force, where he proudly served for twenty years and was stationed...
William Joseph "Bill" Robertson
Oct 4, 2021
Bill was born on March 4, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Adam and Geraldine Ruth (Elliott) Robertson. He attended Rockhurst High School and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1958 with a degree in Business and Accounting. He completed his master’s degree in management from Central Michigan University in 1982. Growing up, Bill was...
Patrick Kieran James Maye
Oct 3, 2021
Patrick Kieran James Maye, 29 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Patrick was born April 5, 1992, in Oklahoma City, OK to Joseph and Lisa (Edwards) Maye and grew up in Oklahoma before moving to the Kansas City area in 2000. As a young man he enjoyed Boy Scouts and all...
Connie Marie Spangler (Phillips)
Oct 1, 2021
Connie Marie Spangler (Phillips), of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2021 at the age of 61. Connie was born on July 5,1960 in Warrensburg, Missouri to Thomas and Carol (Lowderman) Phillips. She attended Raytown High School where she excelled as a student, played basketball, softball, and ran track; Connie graduated in 1978. Connie met her husband...
Melinda Gay "Mendy" Gregor (Shockey)
Sep 30, 2021
Melinda (Mendy) Gregor, 59, of Independence, Missouri, passed away September 30th, 2021. Mendy was born October 10th, 1962 in Independence, Missouri to Frank J. and Betty J. (Casey) Shockey. Mendy was a general manager at Osco. In her younger years she was a dental assistant, she was also a wonderful pianist, and most importantly a devoted mother. She was preceded...
Eulah Kathryn Gingrich (Binggeli)
Sep 30, 2021
Eulah Kathryn Binggeli Gingrich, of Independence, Missouri, passed away September 30, 2021 at the Groves Rosewood facility where she lived. Eulah was born November 3, 1920 at Steedman, Missouri, to Edward O. and Eunice Tate Binggeli. Eulah was the second of two children. Paul Binggeli and his daughter Pamela Binggeli both preceded her. Eulah was married April 10, 1943, to...
Brian Keith Williams
Sep 29, 2021
Brian Keith Williams was born December 12, 1972 at Christian Northwest Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri and passed September 29, 2021 in Independence, Missouri. Brian gathered with his family to Independence, Missouri in October 1986. Brian graduated from Hope Day School in 1991. It was at Hope Day School that Brian met the love of his life, Annie Hayes. Their...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lewis
Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth Lewis, known as Betty or Lizzy to her family and friends, was born on the family farm in Reynolds County, MO on August 26, 1924 to Clarence and Alice Mann, part of a large family of 7 children. At the age of 14, she met the love of her life, Bud Lewis, who would visit the family while staying...
James "Mike" Michael Burns
Sep 29, 2021
James Michael “Mike” Burns, of Independence, MO peacefully went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday evening, September 29th, 2021. He was 72. A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, October 7th with a funeral service on Friday, October 8th at 10:00 am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Internment...
Donald Dean "Don" Beemer
Sep 27, 2021
Donald Dean Beemer, 85, of Liberty Missouri, was called home to the loving arms of our heavenly Father on September 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Lois Hesselbarth. He is survived in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Beemer, of the home; son, Brent Beemer of Kansas City Mo; daughter,...
Talon Lee Fortin
Sep 26, 2021
Talon Lee Fortin, 11 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills East Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Friday...
Glenda Joyce Combs (Mosley)
Sep 25, 2021
Glenda J. Combs (Mosley) of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday September 29, 2021 at the age of 81. Glenda was born September 1, 1940 in Kansas City Missouri to Glen and Louise Mosley (Ponak). She married the love of her life William J. Combs Sr. July 1. 1960. Glenda was a life time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...
Shirley Ialene Jones (Hedrick)
Sep 25, 2021
Shirley Ialene Jones, 80, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, September 25, 2021. Shirley was born on April 28, 1941, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of John and Lucille (Allison) Hedrick. Shirley attended Fort Osage High School and later in life she had two wonderful children whom she loved dearly. As a vacation specialist, a...
Bessie June Fisk
Sep 25, 2021
Bessie June Fisk, 99, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Bessie was born on March 1, 1922, in Standish, Michigan, the daughter of Edward and May (Doyle) Schwerins. She married Weldon Fisk and to this union a daughter Pat was born. Bessie was a home maker and a wonderful wife and mother. She was a member...
Betty Lou Dunlap (Rodarmel)
Sep 24, 2021
Betty Lou Dunlap, 85 of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Vincennes, IN passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, MO. Cremation is planned with private inurnment at a later date. Betty was born December 19, 1935 in Vincennes, IN to Harold and Bernice (Parker) Rodarmel. She spent most of her life in Indiana where...
Daniel Lee Shirk
Sep 24, 2021
Daniel Lee Shirk, a man who loved to serve his Lord, was called home on Friday, September 24, 2021 with his family by his side. He was 90 years old. Daniel was born to Ralph and Eva Shirk in Kansas City, Missouri on February 12, 1931. Daniel was a hard worker and at the age of 20 he started a...
Mark Allen Dinwiddie
Sep 24, 2021
Mark Allen Dinwiddie of Independence Missouri, passed away too soon on September 24, 2021. He was born on March 12, 1971 to Freddie (aka Gunny) and Linda (Drown) Dinwiddie. On December 14, he married Kristina (Stomboly). Mark leaves behind his wife Kristina and four children, Kolby (Juanita, Charlotte), Hannah (Connor), Drew (Clarissa) and Sarrah. He also leaves two sisters and...
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