Obituaries
Ietitaia Lologo
Oct 10, 2017
Eddie Lologo, 66, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Funeral services will begin at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 15 at Rockwood Baptist Church 10035 E. Westport Rd, Independence, MO, 64055. Eddie was born on May 12, 1952 in Amouli Village, Samoa to Telefoni and Tapafua (Tiatia) Lologo. After graduating high school, he...
Donald Ray Player
Oct 8, 2017
Donald Ray Player, 67 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Cremation is planned and a memorial service will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday October 12, 2017 at the Masonic Lodge 120 S. Pleasant St. Independence, MO 64050. Don was born December 15, 1949 in Pasco, WA to Earl Emmett and Bernice (Hinkel) Player and graduated from Truman High...
Mary Jean Jeffreys (Rhodes)
Oct 8, 2017
Mary J. (Rhodes) Jeffreys, 94, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 8, 2017. Graveside services will be 10:30 am, Sat., Oct. 14 at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Mary was born Dec. 21, 1922 in Buckner, MO and graduated from Buckner High School. She spent most of her life working in Civil Service for the U.S. Government, first in Hawaii during WW II...
Marilyn Stevenson
Oct 6, 2017
Marilyn Yvonne Stevenson, 80, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017 surrounded by family. Marilyn was born on November 20, 1936, in Independence, Missouri, where she was a lifetime resident. Marilyn graduated from Northeast High School in 1954. She was a legal secretary for many years and also worked the switchboard at MCI Hospital in Independence prior to her retirement....
Florence Baker
Oct 6, 2017
Florence Baker, 96, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. She was born on June 1, 1921 in Ruby, Alaska to Fred and Lena (Pitka) Milligan. In 1943 she married Holly Carl Baker in Anchorage, AK. After World War II they made their way to Independence, MO where they raised 4 children. Florence was a homemaker and a...
Joann Hart (Patecell)
Oct 6, 2017
JoAnn Hart JoAnn Hart, 81, Blue Springs, MO passed away Oct. 6, 2017. Graveside services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, Oct. 12 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. JoAnn was born Jan. 18, 1936 in Stewartsville, MO before moving to Kansas City...
Ruth A. Likely (Fletcher)
Oct 5, 2017
Ruth A. Likely, 74, Blue Springs, MO passed away Oct. 5, 2017. Memorial services will be 10 am, Thursday, Oct. 12 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; inurnment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association,...
Joyce S. Driskell (Simpson)
Oct 3, 2017
Joyce S. Driskell, 82, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 3, 2017. Services will be 11 am, Sat., Oct. 7 at Maywood Baptist Church; burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 pm, Friday at the church. The family requests contributions to www.kidneyfund.org. Joyce was born July 11, 1935 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Northeast High School. Among...
Elroy Thurman Jr
Oct 3, 2017
ElRoy Thurman Jr (known as J.R or Junior to family and friends) of Lees Summit, MO passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the age of 66. J.R. was born in Bonne Terre, MO on March 8, 1951 to ElRoy Sr. and Virginia (Dodson) Thurman and spent most of his years in the surrounding area until he moved to...
Ruby Dolores Sharp (Howell)
Oct 3, 2017
Ruby Dolores Sharp, 84, of Independence Missouri, passed away October 3, 2017, at home surrounded by family, friends and her beloved dogs. She was born on February 9, 1933, in Kansas City, MO to Howard Lee Howell and Coline Montez Smith. She graduated in 1951 from Manuel High School. She retired from AT&T in 1982 after 30 years of service....
Irene Isabelle Kovac (Neiderland)
Oct 3, 2017
Born June 30th, 1929 she entered into heaven on October 3rd, 2017. Irene was a loving mother and grandmother who served her family, community, and church her entire life. She was a lifelong resident of Sugar Creek, having been born and raised there. Her first job was at her uncle’s store, Mike Onka’s Market; where she was affectionately known as...
Betty Jean Croucher (Yustick)
Oct 1, 2017
Betty Jean Croucher, 87 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Benton House Assisted Living. The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m., Thursday followed by a rosary at 10:45 a.m. prior to the mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt....
George Anthony Laterra
Oct 1, 2017
GEORGE ANTHONY LATERRA JULY 26, 1954 – OCT. 1, 2017 A memorial service will begin at 1 pm, Sunday, Oct 15 at American Legion Tirey Ford Post #21, 16701 E. 40 Hwy., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation and a pot luck dinner will follow the service until 4 pm at the Legion Hall. The family requests contributions to NorthCare Hospice, 2800...
Gary Monnig
Oct 1, 2017
Gary Monnig, 60, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 1, 2017. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Gary was born June 15, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Frederick “Jim” and Loretta (Marek) Monnig. His father preceded him in death. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kathi (Andersen) Monnig; four sons,...
Margie Marie Jones (Buford)
Oct 1, 2017
Margie Jones, 86, of Independence, MO passed away October 1, 2017. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Friday, October 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Graveside will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery. Margie was born November 1, 1930 in Kansas City, KS to William...
Joseph Edward Davenport
Oct 1, 2017
Joey Davenport, 35, of Independence, MO passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5pm on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Speaks Buckner Chapel 300 Adams St, Buckner, MO, 64016. Joey was born on March 28, 1982 in Lees Summit, MO to Edwin Smith and Patricia Davenport. He worked in the construction industry...
Jackie Lee Cocherell
Sep 30, 2017
Jackie Lee Cocherell, 76 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away, Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Maywood Terrace Living Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial Mass for Jackie and his wife Marcella who preceded him in death April 27th, 2013. The mass will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Bernadette Parish, 9020 E 51 Terrace,...
Marion P. Pike (Buchan)
Sep 29, 2017
Marion P. Pike, 94 Independence, MO passed away Sept. 29, 2017. Funeral services will begin at 7 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will begin at 6 pm before the service at the chapel. Committal service will be at 10 am, Wed. at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Marion was born...
Billy Dykes
Sep 29, 2017
Bill Dykes, 64, of Buckner, MO passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Speaks Buckner Chapel 300 Adams, Buckner, MO, 64016. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the chapel. Bill was born on September 17, 1953 in Clinton, MO to...
Matthew Michael "Matt" Gillette
Sep 28, 2017
Matthew M. Gillette, 33, of Independence, MO passed away September 28, 2017. Memorial services were Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 Matthew was a father, son, brother, uncle, husband and friends to many. Matthew was from Anaheim, California and moved to Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 13. He attended Raytown high school and he was a HVAC technician and entrepreneur....
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