Obituaries
Lewis William Mclaughlin
Mar 27, 2021
Lewis W. McLaughlin came to this earth on December 5, 1930. On March 27, 2021 his spirit soared to return to his heavenly home. His long, well lived life, was full to overflowing. The constant love of family and dear friends made everything worthwhile. Close friendships, wonderful experiences and great memories filled his heart. Dad was proud of the years...
Margaret Ellen "Peggy" Hodges
Mar 27, 2021
MARGARET “PEGGY” HODGES Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Hodges passed away peacefully at her home in Sugar Creek, Missouri, on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was 70 years old. She was born to Charles and Hazel Mathis on January 15, 1951 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Peggy graduated from Lee’s Summit High School. She enjoyed traveling, camping and square dancing with her husband...
Taylor Ann Siebert
Mar 27, 2021
Taylor Ann Siebert, 19 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with interment to follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at...
Clarence Charles "Charlie" Franklin Jr.
Mar 26, 2021
Clarence Charles Franklin Jr, 95, of Independence MO died peacefully at his home Friday night, March 26, 2021. At his side was his devoted wife of nearly 70 years, Elaine Brazeal Franklin and his four children: Charles Franklin III, John Franklin, Laura Monsees, and Sara Harper. Daughter-in-law Donna Franklin and son-in-law Dennis Harper were also at his side in the...
Ruthel Ellen Sinclair (Payne)
Mar 25, 2021
Ruthel Ellen Sinclair, 94, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on March 25, 2021. Ruthel was born on April 1, 1926, in Augusta, Arkansas, to Claude and Mary Payne. She graduated from Ben Blewett High School in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1944. After attending Brown’s Business College in St. Louis, she worked as a comptometer operator at...
Mary Frances Catalano (Combs)
Mar 25, 2021
Mary Frances (Combs) Catalano, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Following cremation, a service will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Mary’s final resting place will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Mary was born to James and Mary (Pryor) Combs on...
L. Alan Dowhower
Mar 23, 2021
L. Alan Dowhower, 75, of Sibley, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March, 23, 2021. Cremation is planned, with inurnment to follow, at a later date, at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Alan was born and raised in North Platte, NE. He enjoyed playing sports, water skiing and hunting. His senior year his football team won the state championship. Alan...
John Edgar Gilbert Jr.
Mar 22, 2021
John Edgar Gilbert, Jr., of Independence, MO, a man who always told anyone and everyone to “Spread Out," spread wings of his own when he passed away on March 22, 2021. He was 84 years old. John was born on September 26, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri to John Gilbert, Sr., and Mattie Gilbert. John met the love of his...
Donald Lawrence Vest Sr.
Mar 20, 2021
Donald Lawrence Vest, Sr., of Independence, MO passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. He was 89 years old. Don was born July 29th, 1931 in Boone, IA. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart School before enlisting to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In his lifetime, Don owned and operated...
Jeremy John Cromley
Mar 20, 2021
Our beloved father, Jeremy Cromley, recently passed due to a tragic accident on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was 44. Jeremy was born to Donald Priemer and Julia Cromley on August 1, 1976 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jeremy was a small business owner of Granite Innovations for almost a decade and took great pride in his craftsmanship. Jeremy has been...
Franklin C. "Frank" Davis
Mar 19, 2021
Franklin C. Davis, 63 passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home in Bettendorf, IA. He was born December 1, 1957 in Independence, MO. Frank was the Historic Preservation Officer in Independence for several years, which is a great achievement for him. He then moved to become a Planning and Zoning Officer along with being a Sales and Marketing...
Daniel Eugene Street
Mar 17, 2021
Daniel Eugene Street, of Independence, MO passed away far too soon on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was 73 years old. A visitation will take place from 6-8pm, Sunday March 21st at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment with full military honors will be 1:00pm, Monday, March 22nd at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville....
Adele Ione Rohr
Mar 16, 2021
Adele Ione (Holmes) Rohr passed away peacefully March 16th, 2021 at the age of 84, and into the arms of her Loving Savior Jesus Christ. She was at home surrounded by her cherished family and friends. During her life, Adele was a loving, caring, and giving person. Her favorite times were when she was spending time laughing and playing cards...
Brandon Hollis Olson
Mar 16, 2021
Brandon Hollis Olson, 43 of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday evening at the...
Stephen Page Larsen
Mar 16, 2021
Stephen Page Larsen, 88 of Overland Park, Kansas died March 16, 2021. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Lois, and his brothers, Fred and Zeke. Survivors include his wife Dona (68 years); son Cameron (Kirsten); grandchildren Griffin, Arden and Harper; brothers Dan (Rosemarie) and Pete (Mary Ruth) and sister Anina Luff (John). Steve lived his...
Xavier Eugene Plotner
Mar 16, 2021
Xavier Eugene Plotner, a young man that loved his family fiercely, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was 18. Xavier was born to Quincy Lloyd and Amanda Plotner in Blue Springs, Missouri on November 20, 2002. He attended school online at Penn Foster Edu and was currently employed by Fed Ex. Xavier was a car guy. He enjoyed...
Melissa Lynn Mcghee (Hayes)
Mar 14, 2021
Melissa Lynn McGhee, a loving wife, mother, sister and daughter, passed away peacefully at her home in Independence, Missouri, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 surrounded by family. She was 41. Melissa was born on November 18, 1979 to Forrest Hayes and Deborah (Hayes) Campbell in Independence, Missouri. At a young age Melissa met her soulmate and best friend Greg. They...
George E. Thompson
Mar 12, 2021
George Thompson, 80 Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 19, 1940 in Axtell, KS. He is survived by the love of his life and soul mate, Pam Bybee of the home, his son, Ronald and wife Cathy, TN, their 4 children and 3 grandchildren,...
Bessie Ann Lauffer (Lowrey)
Mar 12, 2021
Bessie Ann (Lowrey) Lauffer, 81, of Independence, MO, died on March 12, 2021 in Independence, MO. Services will be private, with burial at Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence, MO will follow. Bessie was born on June 27, 1939 in Neosho, MO to Leon and Lucy (Berry) Lowrey. She graduated from Neosho High School and soon after, moved to Kansas City,...
Lee Earl Scott
Mar 12, 2021
Lee Earl Scott, of Independence, MO, passed away on March 12, 2021. He was 71 years old. Lee was born on April 16, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wilbur and Barbara Scott and was the second of three children. He graduated from East High School in the class of 1967. Lee was a great father, husband and grandfather who...
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