Obituaries
Oneida Beeman Lorimer
Dec 15, 2017
Oneida Beeman Lorimer passed away December 15, 2017 at Wellsville Retirement Community in Wellsville, KS. Oneida Lorimer was born October 10, 1924 to Jesse A. and Ruthanna Kellerstrass Beeman in Kansas City, MO. She attended Frances Willard Elementary School, graduated from Paseo High School, and received a B.A. degree (Teaching Biology) and M.A. degree (Teaching Biology) from KCU, now UMKC....
John Daniel Shull
Dec 15, 2017
John D. Shull, 89, Independence, MO passed away Dec. 15, 2017. Funeral Mass will begin at noon Tuesday, Dec. 19 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 611 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, followed by the Rosary at 7:30 pm, Monday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E....
Vernon Leroy Martin Jr.
Dec 15, 2017
Vernon Leroy Martin, Jr., 84 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at Seasons Memory Care. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Crown Pointe Church, 5950 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until service time at the church....
Lee Waisner
Dec 15, 2017
Lee Waisner, 85, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cameron, MO. A private burial will take place at Mound Grove Cemetery. Lee was born on January 5, 1932 in Gravois Mills, MO to Oscar and Linnie (Moore) Waisner. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. On June 26, 1955 he...
Kathy Roberts
Dec 12, 2017
Kathy P. Roberts, 62, of Independence, MO passed away December 12, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 3 pm, Friday, December 22, 2017 at the chapel. Kathy was born on August 23, 1955 in Russellville, AR and moved to the Independence area at a young age. She was...
Nelson Partch
Dec 12, 2017
Nelson “Carl” Partch, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A memorial service will follow at 10am at the chapel. Carl was born on July 23, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO to Henry Nelson...
Susie (Sylvia) Drummond (Lewis)
Dec 12, 2017
Susie (Sylvia) Drummond, 71 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friend from 2:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Donations...
Elizabeth Caswell
Dec 11, 2017
Elizabeth “Libby” Caswell, 21, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at a later date. Libby was born on March 25, 1996 in Independence, MO to Robert and Cynthia (Dolan) Caswell. She attended William Chrisman High School where she made the Varsity Cheerleading Squad her freshman year. She also competed...
Joann Peters (Barker)
Dec 11, 2017
Joann Peters, 87, Independence, MO passed away Dec. 11, 2017. Graveside services will be 11 am, Friday, Dec. 15 at Salem Cemetery. Joann was born Dec. 10, 1930 in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School. She worked for the Bendix Corp. for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Peters.
Idella Mae Anderson (Pickett)
Dec 11, 2017
Idella Mae (Pickett) Anderson, 91 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Idella was born June 24, 1926 in Newton, KS to James H. and...
Dr. Jesse W. Metz Jr.
Dec 9, 2017
Dr. Jesse W. Metz, Jr., 83 of Independence, Mo passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 900 W. 22nd St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice. He was born January 26,...
Jean P. Neumann (Licha)
Dec 8, 2017
Jean Neumann, 64, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 8, 2017. She entered this world on May 16, 1953 in St. Paul, MN, born to Robert and Marjorie (Szymanski) Licha. She is survived by her husband Dennis Neumann; daughters Pauline (Kevin) Strong, Sarah Harraman, Elizabeth (Brad) Bellamy; five grandchildren, father Robert Licha; sister...
Thomas L. "Tom" Truman
Dec 8, 2017
Thomas Leroy “Tom” Truman, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A Masonic Service will begin at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2017 immediately followed by funeral services at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family...
Dorothy Janice Frederick (Humphrey)
Dec 8, 2017
Dorothy Frederick, 81, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away December 8, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Monday, December 11, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 10am Tuesday at The Core Abundant Life Church 400 SE Persels Lee’s Summit, MO. Burial will take place in Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee’s Summit. Dorothy was born on September...
Lucille B. Holmes (Fleeharty)
Dec 8, 2017
Lucille "Bernie” (Fleeharty) Holmes finished her earthly trial December 8, 2017. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 9:30 until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Private interment will be held in Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. She was born Lucille...
Eteuati Faapusi Saupo
Dec 8, 2017
Eteuati Saupo, 73, of Independence, MO passed away December 8, 2017. Visitation will be 10 am Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 5609 Norfleet Rd, KCMO. Services will follow at 11 am. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Eteuati was born on November 15, 1944 in the Village of Amanave, Island of...
Nellie Orlies Lytton (Bacon)
Dec 8, 2017
Nellie Lytton, 93, formerly of Linn, MO passed away December 8, 2017. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Wednesday, December 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, at the Community of Christ Cemetery in Linn, MO. Contributions may be made in...
James S. "Jim" Colmer Jr.
Dec 7, 2017
James Colmer, 61, of Kansas City, MO passed away December 7, 2017. A visitation will be held from 4-5:00 p.m., followed by a 5:00 p.m. celebration of life service on Friday, December 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. There will be a private burial at Blue Springs Cemetery. Jim was born January 21, 1956...
Judy Ann Nagel
Dec 5, 2017
Judy A. Nagel 70, passed away on December 5, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00am-12:30pm on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, Mo. 64055 A committal service will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery Columbarium at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions be made to Susan G. Komen...
Carol Denney
Dec 5, 2017
Carol J. (Singleton) Denney, 71 of Blue Springs, MO passed away December 5, 2017. Visitation will be from 1-3pm Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Speaks Buckner Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3pm at the chapel. Carol was born on June 22, 1946 to William and Mildred (Harrah) Stapleton. She was a life long resident of Buckner, Mo...
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