Obituaries
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...
Tausaga Tanuvasa
Mar 13, 2024
In the quietude of Independence, Missouri, a great soul departed from this world. Tausaga Petelo Nu’u Tanuvasa, a man of profound love and unwavering dedication, drew his last breath on March 13, 2024. Born in the serene lands of Upolu, Western Samoa, on December 28, 1952, Tausaga's life journey was one marked by tenderness and devotion to those around him....
John Richard Weaver
Mar 13, 2024
John Richard Weaver, a devoted husband, father, brother, and respected member of the community, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on March 13, 2024. He was born on November 12, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri. John graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas City with a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting and led a distinguished career as an accountant with the Internal Revenue...
Barbi L. Marquis
Mar 13, 2024
Barbi Lorene Marquis, of Independence, passed away on March 13, 2024, the day before her 71st birthday. A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, March 22nd from 1-2pm with a service following at 2pm, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052.
Barbi was born on March 14, 1953, in Independence, MO to Robert and Patricia (Payton)...
Edna Louise Tucker
Mar 13, 2024
Edna Louise Tucker, 88, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. A visitation will be held from 2-3pm on Sunday, March 17th with a funeral service following at 3pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will take place at 12pm on Monday, March 18th at Mound Grove Cemetery in...
Alvin Daverne Gwinn
Mar 11, 2024
Alvin Gwinn, age 88, died March 11, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 14, 1935 in Lucas, Iowa. He was the third child of 5 to Andrew and Cleo Gwinn. Alvin learned the grocery trade at an early age. His parents owned a small grocery store and gas station, where he did several...
David Richard Hopkins
Mar 11, 2024
David Richard Hopkins, born April 17, 1949, in Smithville, Missouri to Charles and Loretta Pearl Hopkins, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024, at Healthcare Resort of Leawood in Leawood, KS.
David graduated from Penney High School in Hamilton, Missouri in 1967. He later attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. David dedicated many years to the Social Security Administration, where...
Lester Allen Williamson
Mar 11, 2024
Lester Allen Williamson, 60, of Odessa, Missouri, died Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, September 17, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Larry and Louise Williamson.
A graduate of William Chrisman High School, Lester went on to obtain his associate degree as well as attending courses earning his degree and certificates in Welding and Drafting. He...
Dorothy Mae Beem
Mar 11, 2024
Dorothy Mae (Ryan) Beem, 96, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born on July 20, 1927, In Independence, MO, daughter to Fred and Mable (McCullum) Ryan. She was their only child. In 1944 Dorothy wed James A. Beem and to them 4 children were born.
Dorothy was a member of the...
Helen Bernadine "Bernie" Hathhorn
Mar 11, 2024
Helen Bernadine Hathhorn, known affectionately as Bernie, passed away on March 11, 2024, in Leawood, Kansas. She was born on August 13, 1926, in Lexington, Missouri.Bernie led a fulfilling life dedicated to public service and education. Before earning a master's degree in education, Bernie worked for the Civil Aeronautics Administration, leaving a positive impact on those she encountered throughout her career. She then sold real estate and was a...
Joe David Donald
Mar 11, 2024
It is with sadness, tempered by hope, that we announce the passing of Joe David, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and minister for the Community of Christ Church. Joe was born December 16, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri, and grew up in Chariton, Iowa under the loving care of his parents, Henry and Mildred Donald.
Joe's life-long passion for education led...
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