Obituaries
Thomas A. "Tom" Leap
Feb 17, 2017
Tom A. Leap 59 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oswego, KS on December 17, 1957, the youngest of 6 children born to Harold and Ruth (Horn) Leap. He attended Blue Springs High School and graduated with the class in 1976. On July 17, 1982...
Norma Frances Gragg (Cox)
Feb 16, 2017
Norma F. Gragg, 86, of Independence, MO, formerly of LaGrange, was called home by her Lord, Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Pleasant Hill, MO. Born January 8, 1931, near LaGrange, MO, she was the daughter of J. Harold and Leona M. (Drescher) Cox of LaGrange. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1950 and...
Ethelyn Inez Rush (Snyder)
Feb 16, 2017
Ethelyn Rush, 89, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 16, 2017. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and services will be at a later date.
E. Leroy Brown
Feb 15, 2017
E. LeRoy Brown, 87, left this earth on February 15, 2017. He was very much loved by his family as well as by many friends. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Carol Cox Brown, his son David Brown (Jane), daughter Laurie Eisman (Tom), daughter LeeAnne Gourley (Jeff), and daughter Kathryn Jones (Tim). Nine grandchildren were a special blessing, bringing...
David John Arends
Feb 15, 2017
David John Arends, 81, passed away on Feb. 15, 2017 in Independence, MO. A graveside inurnment with military honors will be on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11:00am, at MO State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. David was born on Jan. 20, 1936, in Independence, MO, to David and Pauline (Patterson) Arends. He served in the US Army in the MASH Unit....
Grant David Bowerman
Feb 15, 2017
Grant David Bowerman, 63, Blue Springs, MO passed away Feb. 15, 2017. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Sat., March 11 at Lakeland Community Church, 913 Colburn Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. A reception will follow the service. Private committal services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery; cremation. The family requests contributions to outpacingmelanoma.org c/o Team GB. Grant was...
Carolyn Walker
Feb 15, 2017
Carolyn “Kerri” Walker, 73, of Independence, MO passed peacefully with family by her side on February 15, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23rd at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Carolyn is survived by husband of almost 55 years, William C., recently of Blue Springs; daughter, Tammy Deatherage and...
Ruth Ann Gordon (Growney)
Feb 14, 2017
Fortified with the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, Mrs. Ruth Ann (Growney) Gordon of Blue Springs, MO died February 14, 2017. She was born in St. Joseph, MO on July 31, 1927 and lived most of her adult life in Independence, MO. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald W. Gordon. Also surviving are six children: William...
Rev. Dr. Clarence R. Tucker
Feb 14, 2017
Rev. Clarence R. Tucker went to be with the Lord he served on Feb 14, 2017 at 85 years of age. He was born Nov 27, 1931 in Wichita, KS. to George and Trula Mae Tucker (nee Bryant). Proceeded in death by his parents and 8 siblings. Graduate of Manhattan Christian College 1958, and Christian Theological Seminary and San Francisco...
Lillian A. Sweem (Petersen)
Feb 13, 2017
Lillian A. Sweem, 84, Sibley, MO passed away Feb. 13. 2017. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Feb. 17 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. Lillian was born Nov. 2, 1932 in Cameron, MO and graduated from Cameron High School. She enjoyed...
William Neal "Bill" Monson
Feb 12, 2017
Major William (Bill) Neal Monson, USAF, retired, passed away at the age of 95 on February 12, 2017, in Raymore, Missouri, after an extended illness. Visitation will be from 10-11am Thursday, February 16, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Grandview 1416 Main Street Grandview, MO 64030. Funeral services will follow at 1pm at the church. Burial with full Military Honors...
Jeanette K. Spielbusch (Bowerman)
Feb 12, 2017
Jeanette K. Spielbusch, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017. Services will be held at the Higginsville National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with our father Joseph J. Spielbusch. The services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017 @ Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Jeanette was born, February 19, 1930, in...
George Locke
Feb 12, 2017
George Delbert Locke, 80, passed away on Feb. 12, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 15, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, with funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at the chapel. A private inurnment will take place at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens at a later date. Contributions may be made to the...
Robert Eugene "Bob" Giertz Jr.
Feb 11, 2017
Bob Giertz, 73, of Independence, MO passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Cremation with a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Zarahemla Restoration Branch, 502 SW 17th St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Bob was born in Girard, KS to Robert E. and Augusta M. Giertz. He...
Brenda Heidenreich
Feb 10, 2017
Brenda Lee Heidenreich, 59, passed away on February 10, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date.
Shirley Francis Brogdon (Frike)
Feb 10, 2017
Shirley F. Brogdon, 79, of Independence, MO passed away February 10, 2017. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A private inurnment service will take place at a later date at Mound Grove Cemetery. Shirley was born...
Oleta Eklof
Feb 9, 2017
Oleta Jean (Crain) Eklof, 87, passed away on February 9, 2017. A visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 a.m., with funeral at 11:00 a.m., both Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Flemington Cemetery, Flemington, MO. Oleta was born on July 24,...
Donald D. "Don" Pickett
Feb 6, 2017
Donald D. Pickett, 70, passed away in the presence of his family at Centerpoint Medical Center on Feb. 6, 2017 after a long illness. Services will be 2 pm, Sunday, Feb. 12 at St. Luke Evangelical Free Church, 700 Mo. Hwy. 224, Wellington, MO 64097; interment at St. Luke Cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday,...
Edward Suiter
Feb 6, 2017
EDWARD LEON SUITER Ed Suiter, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, February 6. 2017. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the chapel. Ed was born in Warsaw, MO on November...
Linda Marie Perez (Montoya)
Feb 4, 2017
Linda Perez 67, of Independence, Mo. passed away peacefully, Saturday the 4th day of February, 2017 surrounded by her family. Linda was born November 19, 1949. She was a lifelong resident of the Independence area. Linda worked for the Adams Mark Hotel for 27 years and for Goodwill Industries before she retired. Linda was an extraordinary beautiful kind soul who...
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