Obituaries
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,...
Joan Louise Younger
Aug 9, 2021
Joan Louise Younger of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, August 9th, 2021. She was 89 years old. Joan Louise Younger was born November 14, 1931 in Miami, Florida, to Lester and Gladys Tanksersley. Joan was an extremely strong woman raising 6 boys and a daughter. She had a tremendous faith in the Lord and always tried...
Dennis L. Stowell
Aug 9, 2021
Dennis L. Stowell, an Electrical Contractor and life-long resident of Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2021, at the age of 72. Dennis was born on November 3, 1948, to Clarence and Elizabeth Stowell. He graduated from William Chrisman Highschool and later attended Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. After returning from Graceland University, he began working for the...
Nimfa A. Ortinero
Aug 9, 2021
Nimfa A. Ortinero passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021 with family by her side. She was 87. Nimfa was born to Pedro and Maria Ortinero on November 16, 1933 in Quezon Province, Philippines. At a young age Nimfa was married to Pedro Bautista and they had three children. She enjoyed playing bingo weekly, the casino, a good card...
Roxie Ann Taggs (Spencer)
Aug 8, 2021
Roxie Ann (Spencer) Taggs, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was 84 years old. Roxie was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 17, 1937, and was the first daughter born to Mannie Louise and Muriel Spencer. Roxie was the older sister to Carol, who joined the family in 1939. She was born, raised,...
Frank Morgan Travis
Aug 8, 2021
Frank Morgan Travis, a loving husband and father, passed away on Sunday, August 8th with his family by his side. He was 73. Frank was born on October 6, 1947 in Independence, Missouri to Bus and Marcene Travis. While attending Raytown High School Frank met the love of his life, Kathy. They were married in 1967 and spent the next...
Douglas Dean Robins
Aug 7, 2021
Douglas “Doug” Robins, 86, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday August 7, 2021. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Thursday, August 12th with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St; Independence, MO 64055. Doug was born on October 7, 1934 in...
Seth Andrew Valet
Aug 6, 2021
Seth Andrew Valet of Raytown, Missouri, was called to be with the Lord in the very early morning hours on Friday, August 6th, 2021, just one day after his 15th wedding anniversary. Born on November 3rd, 1981, to Dennis and Dorothy Link-Valet, and raised in Blue Springs, Missouri with his three brothers, Mike, Jared, and Ethan. Seth graduated from Blue...
Cindy Sue Maley (Anderson)
Aug 6, 2021
Cindy Sue Maley, a fearless woman, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was 66. Cindy was born to Samuel and Bonnie Anderson on February 6, 1955 in Independence, Missouri. Shortly after graduating high school Cindy married her best friend David. They spent the next 45 years creating memories together. Cindy enjoyed...
John Charles Lazenby
Aug 6, 2021
John Charles Lazenby of Blue Springs MO, a great man who loved his Kansas City Chiefs almost as much as his kids and grandkids, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2021. He was 52 years old. John was born on July 31, 1969 in Independence, Missouri, to Stanley and Susan Lazenby. He graduated from Davenport Central High School in the...
Donna Sue Clemons
Aug 6, 2021
Donna Sue Clemons, Kansas City, died August 6, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Marshall, the daughter of Ted and Elsie Clemons. She spent her early childhood in Malta Bend, Miami and Marshall. Donna graduated from Marshall High School in 1966, where she was active in sports and music. She attended the...
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