Aug 18, 2020

Johnny Pat Sims, 86, passed away on August 18, 2020, in Independence, MO. Johnny was born November 23, 1933 in Sturgeon, Missouri to Elbert Jackson “Jack” Sims and Carrie D. (Voorhees) Sims. He attended the first three grades in Sturgeon, MO and then the family moved to Centralia, MO where he graduated from Centralia Public Schools.He attended Moberly Junior College...

Aug 18, 2020

Mildred “Dorine” Spears, 97, passed away on August 18, 2020. Dorine was born on June 5, 1923 in Bates County Missouri, to Robert and Amy Evans. She married Lester R. Spears on July 5, 1946. Four children were born to this union: Linda, Bill, Kathy and Brenda. Dorine was a loving wife, mother and very able homemaker, who enjoyed fishing...

Aug 17, 2020

Andrew James Colletti, 85, of Independence, MO passed away August 17, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be privately held for the family with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Andrew was born June 7, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Sebastian...

Aug 17, 2020

FRED LEON BIBLER (March 20, 1944 – August 17, 2020) Fred was born the second of two boys in Kansas City, Missouri to Fern and Minnie (Wessley) Bibler. He grew up working for his parents at Spruce Garage, and graduated from East High School in 1962. He married Patricia Cockrell in August 1963, and they celebrated 56 years of life...

Aug 17, 2020

Lisa Marie Allwin, 57, passed away on August 17, 2020. Lisa was born on November 21, 1962 in Kansas City Missouri, to Vernon and Joan Allwin. She attended Lakewood State School and was a loving daughter and sister. She had a passion for playing games and puzzles, as well as socializing in the community. Lisa loved playing records and listening...

Aug 15, 2020

Alfred “Dub” Gist, 87, of Independence, MO passed away August 15, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal’s Best Friends. Dub was born November 3, 1932 in Latham, MO, one of ten...

Aug 15, 2020

Betty S. Karnaze, 83 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Betty was born November 12, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK and spent her early life in Pittsburg, KS. She later received a Bachelor of Art in education from MU. She was an art and elementary classroom teacher who cherished working with children. She...

Aug 14, 2020

Gretchen Ann Dugan, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Gretchen was born May 23, 1942 in Michigan and had worked for a number of years for the Internal Revenue Service...

Aug 14, 2020

Frances Louise Emberton, 95 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 2200 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO 64058 with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There...

Aug 14, 2020

Timothy (Tim) Zucca of Independence, MO passed peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020. Tim was born December 25, 1951 to Herb & Opal Zucca of Independence, MO. Tim leaves behind two sons, Larry and Jay (wife Jenn), grandchildren Madison, Katelin, Landon, Haley, Eli, and Toby. Mother Opal Zucca, brother Wyatt Zucca, sisters Marta Zucca, Colette Kingston (husband Chuck) and Keisha...

Aug 13, 2020

Warren S. West, 96, of Independence, MO passed away August 13, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be private, with burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Warren was born May 16, 1924 in Independence, MO to Everett J. and Erma...

Aug 13, 2020

Aug 12, 2020

Don Bartley Reimal was born in Olathe, Kansas on September 16, 1941. When Don was six months old the family moved to Independence where his father worked at Lake City Arsenal during the war. The Reimals, which included not only Don, but his three brothers, lived in a typical post war neighborhood near Hill Park. He attended Bristol Elementary School...

Aug 11, 2020

JoAnn Hedrick, 72, passed away on August 11, 2020, after a courageous nine-year battle with stage four breast cancer. A lifelong resident of the Independence area, JoAnn was born on December 17, 1947, the daughter of Rashia Cleveland Webb and Florence Henningsen Webb. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1965. She became a stay-at-home mom...

Aug 11, 2020

Beulah Mae Phillips, 91, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A service may be held at a later date. Beulah was born August 5, 1929 in Francisco, IN to Clarence and Irma (Lytle) Bruce. She graduated from Oakland City High School in Oakland City, IN in 1946 before meeting her husband, Earl D. Phillips. They made...

Aug 10, 2020

“I have taken my flight and changed my address” Adah Marie May Meng, 100, passed away peacefully in her home of 75 years on Monday August 10th, 2020. She was born in Warrensburg, Missouri, September 8, 1919. She moved to Independence, Missouri with her mother Christine Hall and father James Hall when she was 6 years old. Adah attended Bryant...

Aug 8, 2020

Verona Sue (Boomgaarden) Roberts, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Lee’s Summit, MO, on August 8, 2020. The daughter of Rev. Neelo and Vera Boomgaarden, Verona was born on November 22, 1949, in Rock Rapids, IA. She graduated from Fullerton High School of Fullerton, NE, in 1968, and went on to attend Hastings College where she met her...

Aug 7, 2020

Martha Jeanne Richert, 80, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020. Martha was born on September 11, 1939 in Glendale California, to Charles and Ruby Haylock. She graduated from high school in Southern California in the class of 1957. Later, three sons were born: Mike, Jim and Charles. Martha was an LPN for many years. She also worked in cafeteria...

Aug 7, 2020

Nancy Lou Spencer, 90, passed away on August 7, 2020 in Raymore, MO. Nancy was born on June 28, 1930, in Carrollton, MO, the daughter of Sherman W. Brockmeier and Ruth Rhea Brockmeier. She graduated from Chillicothe High School in the class of 1948, and shortly thereafter married Wilbur Wayne Spencer. To their union were born four children. Nancy was...

Aug 6, 2020

Louis “Corky” Holloway, 95, passed away on August 6, 2020. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 11th from 4:30-6:30pm with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 7:00pm, both at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Entombment will take place Wednesday, August 12th at 10:00am at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum in Raytown....