Obituaries
James Anthony "Jim" Blau
Mar 27, 2024
James Anthony "Jim" Blau, a beloved figure in the community, passed away on March 27, 2024. He was 73 years old. Jim was born to William and Sarah (Buckman) Blau on January 15, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri
Jim’s journey through life was by selfless service and unwavering dedication. He graduated from the police academy in 1973. His career as a...
Verna Bea Gray
Mar 25, 2024
Verna Bea Gray (Verna H Gray), passed away at the age of 97. She was born in Burwell, NE, on October 10, 1926, daughter to Herman and Letha (Hopkins) Hollenbeck.
Verna was a trailblazing business woman who bought and managed real estate properties throughout southern Kansas City. She was a thrill-seeker, too. Whether it was trying out the latest water skiing trick or...
Carolyn Sue Grover
Mar 25, 2024
Carolyn Sue Donavant Grover, 82, passed away on March 25, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.
Carolyn was born on February 28, 1942. She met the love of her life, Robert LaVern Grover, at a USO dance in 1959. They married in 1962 and then had four children: Denise Grover Swank, David Scott Grover (Kaye), Kevin Robert Grover (Janné), and...
Dorothy Louise Self
Mar 24, 2024
Dorothy Louise Self, 96 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Benton House Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time at the chapel. Contributions in...
Gail Sue Brunig
Mar 24, 2024
Gail Sue Brunig, 81, of Stover, MO, passed away on Sunday March 24, 2024, in her home. She was born on July 10, 1942, in Kansas City, MO to Cyril and Donna (Paris) Hardin. Sue was a loving wife, mother, and sister. Sue loved living at the Lake of the Ozarks. She owned a restaurant on the lake and most...
William "Bill" Kenneth Betteridge
Mar 23, 2024
Check back soon for Bill's full obituary and service details.
Betty Kathryn Rippeto
Mar 23, 2024
Betty Kathryn Acton Rippeto
Age 91, was welcomed to her heavenly home on March 23, 2024
Betty was born on December 12, 1932, in McBaine, MO. She was the 12th child of Greenberry and Sarah Acton
She married Lloyd Ancel Rippeto on July 10, 1948, and their children were Daniel (Dan) Lloyd Rippeto, Diana May Rippeto Willams, Charlotte Kay Rippeto Scott, Joseph Dean...
Patricia Darlene Wallace
Mar 22, 2024
Patricia Darlene Wallace, affectionately known as Patty, passed away on March 22, 2024, in her hometown of Independence, Missouri. She was born on February 6, 1942, to Martin Allen and Bertha Pearl (Ingmire) Allen.
Throughout her life, Patty dedicated herself to serving others. Known for her unwavering work ethic and compassion, Patty had a remarkable career that spanned various roles. A...
Vera Louise Zink
Mar 22, 2024
Vera Louise Zink, 91 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at home. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., with services at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. Louise was born August 26, 1932 in Independence, MO to Muriel...
Justen Eric VanNatta
Mar 22, 2024
Justen Eric VanNatta, born in Independence, was a man of many talents throughout his life. His career as a concrete finisher and construction worker showcased his skill in the industry, but Justen's versatility extended to being a jack of all trades and even a talented body piercer.
Those who were fortunate enough know him will remember Justen for his friendly demeanor...
Ruby Jeanette Goins
Mar 21, 2024
Ruby Jeanette (Setser) Goins, 93, of Wheatland, MO passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO. Funeral visitation will be 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024 with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. at Carson-Speaks Funeral Home at 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Interment will be immediately after the service at Mt....
Loretta Irene Schroepfer
Mar 20, 2024
Loretta Irene Schroepfer, a beloved individual whose life touched many, passed away March 20, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Born on July 7, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William Cyrus Schroepfer, Sr. and Cecilia Anastasia (Czinczoll) Schroepfer, Loretta's life was one dedicated to fulfilling careers in education and technology. After earning her bachelor's of arts in education from...
Norman Maun Tempel
Mar 19, 2024
Norman Maun Tempel, 98, of Kansas City, and more recently of the Missouri Veterans Home of Warrensburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Norman was born on January 12, 1926 in Higginsville, Missouri to Albert and Emma Tempel. The oldest of five children, he grew up on a farm in central Missouri that raised cattle and a variety of...
Verna Jean Cederstrom
Mar 19, 2024
My mother, Verna Jean Bradford Cederstrom, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19. For the last 9 years she has been a resident at the Villages of Jackson Creek. She had just turn 94 on March 3.
Mother was born on March 3, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. She was abandoned by her father at birth and was raised by her mother,...
Ronald Leroy Crain
Mar 18, 2024
Ronald Leroy Crain, Sr., 88 of Sugar Creek, Mo passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10am until service time Friday at the chapel....
Stephen Ray Whitfield
Mar 16, 2024
Stephen (Steve) Ray Whitfield, 66, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on March 16, 2024. Steve was born on June 11, 1957 to the late Eldridge and Mary Arlene (Winstid) Whitfield. He grew up near Birmingham, Alabama, in Cahaba Heights, where he attended Shades Valley High School.
Steve worked for Warren George Incorporated out of New Jersey as a driller for...
Robert William "Bill" Yates
Mar 16, 2024
Robert William “Bill” Yates, 85 of Buckner, MO passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his residence. Cremation is planned with private family inurnment in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Bill was born July 20, 1938 In Lone Jack, MO to Hollis Roy and Edith Lorraine (Markel) Yates and has been a lifelong area resident. He spent his early life in the...
Earlene Elizabeth Townsend
Mar 15, 2024
Earlene Elizabeth Townsend, 96, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Thursday, March 21st with a service following at 10am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. A graveside service will immediately follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence.
Earlene entered this world on October 3,...
Rachel Marie Nichols
Mar 15, 2024
Rachel Marie Nichols, 43, of Independence, MO, died on March 15, 2024.
Rachel was born in Independence in 1980 to Richard and Rita Nichols. She was the second of four children. Rachel attended William Chrisman High School before receiving a bachelor’s degree in Restaurant and Food Service Management from Northwest Missouri State University. Rachel worked for Hi-Boy and the Raytown School...
Carl Edward Warmington
Mar 14, 2024
Carl Edward Warmington, known affectionately as “Ed” or "Eddie," passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. Born in Independence, Missouri, on March 31, 1938, Ed was a man of many talents. Throughout his life, Ed worked as a foreman for Armco Steel, where his dedication was respected. Prior to his time at Armco Steel, Ed worked at the Schlitz Brewery. His...
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