Obituaries
Robert Ivan "Bob" Burks
Feb 19, 2021
Robert “Bob” Ivan Burks, 91, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at home. A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, MO. Bob was born June 1, 1929 in Kansas City, MO to John Ivan and Olive Mildred (Cade) Burks and spent his early life there...
Mary Irene Hippensteel (Jackson)
Feb 18, 2021
Mary Irene Hippensteel passed away on February 18, 2021 in Oak Grove, MO, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born on May 28, 1940 in Springfield, MO, the third child of Lewis Howard Jackson and Mary Louise Goudelock Jackson. Life on the rural family homestead during World War II was tough at times, but Mary learned the...
Beverly Anne Morrison Md
Feb 17, 2021
Beverly Anne Logan-Morrison was born October 1, 1941 in Mound City, Illinois but spent most of her youth and adult life in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the second oldest of three girls born to the late George Edward and Georgia Lee Logan. Beverly departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Village Care Center at John Knox...
Judith Ann "Judy" Monteith (Ravert)
Feb 17, 2021
Judith Ann Monteith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her heavenly home on February 17, 2021 at the age of 73. Judy, as she was known, was born on January 22, 1948 in Jersey City, NJ to Ralph Joseph Ravert and Grace Pearl (Kline) Ravert. She was raised in the South Jersey and Pennsylvania regions and graduated...
Elaine Esther Lamley
Feb 17, 2021
Elaine Esther Lamley, 85 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Truman Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Edward Lamley, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Elaine was born...
Larry Edward Fairfield
Feb 16, 2021
Larry Edward Fairfield, age 70, passed away surrounded by his wife and children on February 16, 2021. Larry was managing his Pulmonary Fibrosis but could not survive the complications from COVID-19. He fought for 16 days in the hospital but in the end, he went peacefully with our Lord and Savior to live the life we all long for. Larry...
Betty Jolene Simpson
Feb 15, 2021
Betty Jolene Simpson, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on February 15, 2021. Betty was born on July 13, 1943 in Kansas City, KS. She attended Ward High School and was a stay-at-home mother, after spending several years as an operator at Providence Hospital. Betty married Franklin D. Simpson – together, they enjoyed 36 years together. Betty was the most...
Mariano Paz Ignacio Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
At the age of 87, Mariano Paz Ignacio, Jr. passed away on February 15, 2021 after a long, hard, courageous battle against multiple health problems. He is survived by his wife, Violeta Concio Cortez Ignacio, Ph.D. of the home; his daughter, Patricia McDonald of NC; his brother, Rodolfo Ignacio and sisters Juanita Lopez and Fe Adriano Cecilia Ignacio, all of...
Clarence Martin "Marty" Simpson
Feb 14, 2021
Clarence Martin “Marty” Simpson, age 58, formerly of Bates City, Mo passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2021. Marty was born on March 13, 1962 to Robert and Lucille Simpson, one of five close knit siblings. The family spent much of Marty’s young life in West Central Missouri area. He would go on to attend Van Horn High School. When he...
Marolyn "Ardis" Everett (Briggs)
Feb 13, 2021
Marolyn Ardis Everett, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away at her home on February 13, 2021. Ardis was born in Audubon, IA, to Frank and Mabel Briggs. As one of four children, she grew up on a large farm. After graduating from Audubon High School in 1946. She moved to Des Moines to work on the staff of the ‘Successful...
Richard Lee Gray
Feb 13, 2021
Richard Lee Gray, 63, of Independence, MO, passed away on February 13, 2021 at his residence. Richard was born on March 14, 1957, in St. Louis, MO to James Gray and Lura Alexander Gray. He attended Mt. Zion Bible School and was a mechanic for many years. He worked as a truck driver for Dart Trucking and was also self-employed....
Lily Jean "Jeanne" Stroup (Waller)
Feb 12, 2021
Lily Jean “Jeanne” Stroup, 95 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Villages of Jackson Creek. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 followed by a funeral service. All services will be held under Covid-19 restrictions with a maximum of 50...
Opal Zucca (Mart)
Feb 12, 2021
Opal Zucca, 89 of Independence, MO passed peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021. Opal was born March 18, 1931 in Humansville, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband Herb with whom she fostered almost 500 children through the years. She is also preceded in death by her son Tim Zucca, daughter Marta Zucca, daughter-in-law Crystal Choate Zucca, grandson...
Connor Jacob Wescoat
Feb 12, 2021
On Friday, February 12, 2021, Connor Jacob Wescoat, of Independence, MO, a thoughtful man, who always put others first, passed away at the age of 25. Connor was born on February 22, 1995 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mike Wescoat and Buffie Wescoat-Peters. He and his longtime spouse, Kristina Seifert-Wescoat welcomed their son, Carter Jacob Wescoat, the apple of their...
Ursula Irma Beil (Wannagat)
Feb 11, 2021
URSLA IRMA BEIL Ursula Irma Beil, age 94, passed at home, on Thursday, February 11, 2021. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 5-7pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, MO. Service will be on Thursday, February, 18th, at Zarahemla Branch in Blue Springs, MO, followed by burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery, in Independence, MO. Ursula...
Da'Mariah Danielle Daniels Hale
Feb 10, 2021
Da’Mariah Danielle Daniels Hale became an angel on February 10, 2021 at seven months and three weeks of age. Da’Mariah and her brother Damarius were born on June 18, 2020 in Kansas City, MO to George Daniels and Brooke Payne. Shortly after birth, her moms Ginger and Lisa Hale gave the world a chance to fall in love with this...
Judith Anne Standley (Armstrong)
Feb 10, 2021
Judith Anne (Armstrong) Standley passed away at age 82 on February 10, 2021 at the Fountains at Greenbriar, in Independence, where she had lived for the past three years. She was born on October 6, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Billie Armstrong. Judith married Wm. Harry Standley on June 30, 1957 and they were married until his...
Craig Lee Roy Burres
Feb 9, 2021
Craig Lee Roy Burres, 64, passed away in his sleep on the morning of February 9th, 2021, after suffering a stroke on January 29, 2021. Craig was born on August 12, 1956, in Larned, KS, to Chester and Beverly Burres. He lived most of his life in the Independence area and attended schools in the area as well. Craig had...
Lonnie Lee Dickensheets
Feb 7, 2021
Lonnie Lee Dickensheets, of Blue Springs, MO, a man who loved music and friends affectionately called him the “Geriatric DJ,” played his final song on February 7, 2021. He was 79 years old. Lonnie was born on June 23, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School, in the class of 1959. Lonnie married Lynn Jones...
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