Dec 14, 2020

Charles E. “Ed” Edmunds, 83, Independence, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at The Groves in Independence. Mr. Edmunds was born December 13, 1937, in Independence, MO, where he lived his entire life. He worked in claims and supervision for the Social Security Administration over 25 years, and for Speaks Memorial Chapels for almost 20 years. A lifelong member of the...

Dec 12, 2020

Harold Ray Stewart, of Independence, MO passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was 81. Harold was born June 12, 1939 in Independence, MO. He retired after 32 years with Associated Wholesale Grociers. He enjoyed fishing, vacationing, cookouts and spending time with family. Harold was a wonderful, generous, and loving husband and father. Harold is preceded in death by...

Dec 12, 2020

David M. “Chop” Lambrecht, of Buckner, MO passed away far too soon on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was 60 years old. Chop was born September 19, 1960 in Jackson Co, MO. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy; children, Sarah, Maegan, Anthony, Justin, Shelby, and Carson; grandchildren, Ariana, Kaleigh, Jordyn, Kirbi, Marie, and Kyson; brothers, Dennis O’Neill, Kenny...

Dec 11, 2020

Robert Floyd Perry, 69, passed away on December 11, 2020. Robert was born on November 6, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia to Jack and Vivian Perry. He was a machine operator for Raytown Public Works for over a decade, then transferred his position to the city of Leawood. He was employed there for 20 years before retiring. Robert married Lynda Smith...

Dec 11, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Hastings, a gentle, loving soul, passed away at home on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was 70. Ken was born on December 15, 1949 to Ralph and Frances Hastings in Independence, Missouri. Ken was a Boy Scout and in 1964, he earned the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Truman High School in 1967, Ken attended...

Dec 10, 2020

Mona Waunene Markle, 93, passed away on December 10, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Mona was born on Christmas Eve, 1926 in Maysville, AR. She grew up in the Southwestern MO area and was a graduate of Jay High School. She then moved to the Kansas City area and was employed with Western Union for...

Dec 9, 2020

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Dec 9, 2020

Ray Edward Dennis, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away on December 9, 2020. Ray was born on December 31, 1921 in Independence, Missouri, to Oscar and Birdie (Rudd) Dennis. He married Beulah Thomas on December 18, 1943, and of that union two children were born: Richard and Janet. On June 13, 1981, Ray married Edith Hirions. He worked as a...

Dec 9, 2020

A Tribute to Dad: Ray Cain, of Independence, MO (our dad) passed away peacefully in his home December 9, 2020. Dad was born in Key West, Florida to Madora and John Cain on December 23, 1924. John was a career navy officer, so dad grew up on Navy bases all over the country. We believe that this contributed to his...

Dec 9, 2020

Dec 9, 2020

Hazel Marie Sundell, 93, passed away on December 9, 2020, under the care of Kansas City Hospice House. Hazel was born on July 8, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Brown) Bridgeman. She attended the local public schools and met US Navy veteran Doyle Elmer Sundell while at a roller-skating rink. They married on May 21,...

Dec 9, 2020

Christian Lane Harris, born September 18, 1996 in Muncie, IN, passed away on December 9, 2020, in Olathe, KS at the age of 24. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1-3pm at Ft. Osage Church of the Nazarene in Independence, MO with a funeral service to follow. The service will also be livestreamed on Speaks...

Dec 7, 2020

Donna Faye Sedge, a beautiful soul, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. She was 91. Donna was born on October 6, 1929 to Paul and Flossie Miller in Liberal, Kansas. After graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1947 Donna married her high school sweetheart Wayne and spent 68 blissful years together raising a family....

Dec 7, 2020

Judith Ann Dorsey, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at her residence. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday ending at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The visitation will be held under current Covid-19 restrictions and masks are required. A private service with burial in Oak...

Dec 7, 2020

Jan Lappine Falco Justice of Blue Springs, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 75 years old. Jan was born August 10, 1945 to RB and Jeanette Lappine in Kansas City, MO. She worked for many years as a Contact Lens Manager at Discover Vision Centers where she eventually retired. Jan loved planting flowers, watching...

Dec 7, 2020

HOWARD LEON DOCTOR Howard Leon Doctor, a man of many trades, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was 81. Howard was born on December 28, 1938 to Gladys and Ermine Doctor in Shelbina, Missouri. Howard was a passionate man. While attending William Chrisman High School he found his first true love. A 1941...

Dec 7, 2020

Steven Michael McCoil passed away on December 7th, 2020, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was 28 years old. Steven was born on February 3, 1992 in Farmington, New Mexico. He graduated from Blue Springs High School in the class of 2010. He was a huge fan of the KC Chiefs and the KC Mavericks, and instilled that sense of hometown...

Dec 6, 2020

Donna Maurine (Fulton) Sisk, 91 of Lenexa, KS passed from complications of Covid-19 on December 6, 2020. The family will greet friends from 10-11:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055 followed by a private graveside service at Floral Hills Cemetery. Donna was born in Fairfax, MO, and graduated...

Dec 6, 2020

Peggy Lou Milburn, 84, of Lee’s Summit, MO, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister left this earth for her heavenly home on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Peggy Lou Milburn was born on February 1, 1936 in Amber, OK to Ted and Margaret Kennedy. She was a graduate of Amber High School in...

Dec 5, 2020

Kenneth Albert “Ken” Machamer, of Independence, MO, a family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren, passed away on December 5, 2020. He was 82 years old. Ken was born on July 22, 1938 in Davenport, Iowa, to Herbert and Myrtle (Oldenburg) Machamer. He graduated from Davenport High School in the class of 1956, then went on to the...