Mar 18, 2018

Carmella Kathleen (DiGiacomo) Impellizzeri, 91 of Independence, MO formerly of Smithtown, NY passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Cremation is planned with inurnment in New York at a later date. Carmella was born July 25, 1926 in Huntington Station, NY to Francesco (Frank) and Maria Francesca (Frances) (Petrone) DiGiacomo and was a longtime New York...

Mar 17, 2018

Minerva Flora Pickett, 88 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW RD Mize Rd. Blue Springs, MO 64014. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in Memorial...

Mar 17, 2018

Nadine Benn, 90, of Independence, MO passed away March 17, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Nadine was born November 29, 1927 in Overland, MO to Charles and Lila (Ray) Otis. She was a master gardener and was very accomplished at china painting. Nadine was...

Mar 17, 2018

Judith "Judy" O"Bryan, 70, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother was called home to her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2018. She entered this world on October 25, 1947 in Courtney, Missouri, born to Inez and William Camerlynck. She grew up in Independence, Missouri, graduating from Truman High School in 1965. From there, she began a long career with...

Mar 16, 2018

Donald R. “Donny” Austin, 58, of Independence, passed away Friday, March 16th, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday March 22nd, from 6:00-8:00pm at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Donny was born November 7, 1959, in Kansas City, MO to Richard and Laverna (Trabue) Austin. He enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing and riding...

Mar 15, 2018

Leota Faye (Eliason) Anderson passed away on March 15, 2018 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Leota, daughter of the late Warren H. and Ida C.(Staffanson) Eliason, was born in Malad City, Idaho. She grew up and completed high school in Leon, Iowa. On June 8, 1947 in Leon, Iowa, Leota married Dennis D. Anderson. Dennis worked for the Iowa Southern Utilities...

Mar 14, 2018

Sam Farnsworth, 67, of Raytown, MO passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A visitation will be held 6-8pm on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be 10am on Tuesday, March 20th at the Chapel. Interment will take place at Farnsworth Family Cemetery in Holden, MO. Sam was born...

Mar 14, 2018

Laurel Ann Bonine, 75, of Sugar Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. A visitation will be held Monday, March 19th, from 9:30-10:00am with a service at 10:00am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Laurel Ann was born November, 22nd, 1942 to Edwin (Pete) and Laura (Wright) Saxton in Independence, MO. She was a...

Mar 11, 2018

John Ellis Longwith, 81 and Kay Francis Longwith, 72 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at their residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private inurnment will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family...

Mar 11, 2018

John Ellis Longwith, 81 and Kay Francis Longwith, 72 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at their residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private inurnment will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family...

Mar 10, 2018

WANDA M. HINKLE Wanda M. Hinkle, 96, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully March 10, 2018 at Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care. She was born May 27, 1921 in Morrisville, MO. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Hinkle; her two sisters, Louise Smith and Louanna Ball; and her two brothers, Glen Box and Joe Box....

Mar 9, 2018

Arlyne (Franchett) Marks, 95, a 61 year resident of Independence, Mo., passed away on March 9, 2018 at the New Mark Care Center. She was born on June 6, 1922 to Arthur and Pauline (Sauer) Franchett. She attended school in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1940. Arlyne worked for Hallmark Cards, Firestone, Reynolds Book Bindery and...

Mar 8, 2018

Mar 8, 2018

Shirley Jean (Fox) Amen, 89 of Blue Springs, MO., passed away on March 8, 2018 at St. Mary’s Manor. She was born in St. Louis, MO on October 29, 1928 to Alfred and Henrietta (Koob) Fox. Shirley was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Overland, MO. Shirley and Eugene met and graduated from Ritenour High School. They...

Mar 8, 2018

David Stone, 87, of Kansas City, MO passed away March 8, 2018. Visitation will be 1-2 pm Monday, 12, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm at the church. Burial with full Military Honors will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Kyle David Stone David was born and lived in obscure surroundings...

Mar 8, 2018

Rhonda Johnson, 56, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at a later date. Rhonda was born on November 28, 1961 in Harrisonville, MO to Guy (Stepmother Shelah) Johnson and Josephine (Stepfather Ron) Nelson. She liked to sew, do crafts, and listen to music. Most of all she...

Mar 7, 2018

Violet May Olmstead was born in Spokane, Washington on June 25,1927. She was the fourth of five children to Melvin C and Inez Flossie (Haber) McGuire. Violet grew up on a family farm that included her father's parents, her uncle and his wife. She enjoyed gardening, tending the cows and chickens, and learning to cook. She also had fond memories...

Mar 7, 2018

Bo Mullendore, 23, of Independence, MO passed away March 7, 2018. Visitation will be 1-3 pm Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Services will follow at 3 pm at the chapel. Bo was born on September 7, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Fort Osage High School. Most recently he was employed as an operator with Jackson County...

Mar 7, 2018

Virginia M. Smith, 92, of Independence, MO passed away March 7, 2018. A graveside service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Virginia was born January 24, 1926 in Kansas City, MO to Harry and Anna (Lebestky) Tyler. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill G. Smith; and two sons,...

Mar 6, 2018

H. Irene Wyatt, 98 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park care center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private inurnment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Stanley,...