Obituaries

Mitchell E Gaage

Mitchell E Gaage

May 30, 2014

Mitchell E Gaage, 54, of Carrollton, Mo, passed away May 30, 2014 in Booneville, MO. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, June 6, 2014, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Mitchell was born in Kansas City on November 7, 1959. Mitchell was a very kind-hearted man, always there for anyone who needed a helping hand....

Mark Evans

Mark Evans

May 30, 2014

Mark E. Evans, 50, of Independence, MO, passed away May 30, 2014 at the KC Hospice House. A Memorial Visitation will be June 8, 2014, at Changing Seasons, 11014 E Winner Rd from 6:00-8:00 pm. Survivors are mother, Marilyn Evans, and brother, Allen Evans. Online condolences may be expressed at (Arrangements: Carson Speaks Chapel 816.252.7900)

Evelyn Talley

Evelyn Talley

May 29, 2014

Evelyn Talley, 74, of Kansas City, MO passed away May 29, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, at the Suburban Chapel. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Evelyn was...

Joyce Wiley

Joyce Wiley

May 27, 2014

Joyce B. Wiley, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Village House Hospice in Lee’s Summit, MO. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Joyce was born February 29, 1944 in Harrison, AR the only child of Willis and Bessie Lucille (Villines) Frederick. She was a beloved mother...

Hazel Crall

Hazel Crall

May 27, 2014

Hazel Ruth Crall, 95, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 27, 2014. Funeral services will be Monday, June 2, 2014 at 10:00 am at Immanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday, June 1, 2014, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Interment will take place in Oak Ridge...

Frank Sherman Jennings Iii

Frank Sherman Jennings Iii

May 26, 2014

Frank S. Jennings III, known to family and friends as Sandy, died on Monday, May 26, 2014, at home in Kansas City after a long illness. He was 81 years old. A native of Independence, he was born June 30, 1932 to (the late) Frank and Louise Jennings. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014,...

Lonnie Leamon

Lonnie Leamon

May 26, 2014

Lonnie Jean Leamon, 67 of Independence, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until service time Friday at the Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. Lonnie was born...

Martin Kotler

Martin Kotler

May 25, 2014

Martin Kotler, age 47, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, he spent the last 12 years in Missouri, with his wife Melissa. The one thing he loved more than ocean, was driving over the road, which he did for 18 years. In 2008, he suffered a heart attack, and his...

Marjorie Jessen

Marjorie Jessen

May 25, 2014

Pauline Jessen, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away May 25, 2014 Graveside Inurnment will be private. Pauline was born on March 20, 1929 to Frank Sr. and Ann (Mehulka) Kolbe in Ackley, Iowa. Pauline was one of thirteen children. During college, Pauline played basketball, and remained a fan of college basketball throughout her life. She was a loyal Chiefs fan....

Barbara Ann Chrisman (Allen)

Barbara Ann Chrisman (Allen)

May 23, 2014

Barbara Ann Chrisman, 78, Independence, MO passed away May 23, 2014. Service will be 10 am, Wed., May 28 at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the church. Barbara was born July 4, 1935 in Independence, MO and was a life-long resident. She graduated...

Barbara Ann Maxwell

Barbara Ann Maxwell

May 23, 2014

Barbara Ann Maxwell, 83, of Wheatland, Missouri, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 23, 2014 while surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 30th at the chapel. Burial will be at Floral Hills, Kansas...

Robert Kelley

Robert Kelley

May 23, 2014

Robert H. Kelley, 84, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 28th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Bob was born August 10, 1929 to Robert...

Judy Beard

Judy Beard

May 22, 2014

Judy Lavonne Beard, 55, of Oak Grove, MO passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2014 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Lakeview Pentecostal Church 217 SE South Avenue, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Burial will follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday at...

Charles Cinotto

Charles Cinotto

May 22, 2014

Charles Joseph Cinotto, 67 Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. Charles was born January 18, 1947 in Joliet, IL the son of Joseph and Frances Cinotto. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran serving in the Vietnam War and later served 12 years in the National Guard. Charles was a fireman for 12 years with the Kansas...

Dianna Louise Gibler (Boice)

Dianna Louise Gibler (Boice)

May 22, 2014

Dianna Louise (Boice) Gibler passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 22, 2014 after losing a 8 month fearless battle against lung cancer. Dianna was born on December 11, 1941 in Kansas City, KS to Willard and Mildred (Friend) Boice.She graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1959. She was united in marriage July 23, 1961 to...

John Hanson

John Hanson

May 21, 2014

John L. Hanson 79, of Independence, MO, passed away May 21, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd. Visitation will be 1 hour prior, starting at 10:00 am. John was born on March 9, 1935, to Harlow and Edna (Weibeler) Hanson, in Kansas City,...

Alberta Wolfe

Alberta Wolfe

May 20, 2014

Helen Alberta Wolfe, 86, Independence, MO was called home to Heaven and reunited with her husband on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Alberta was born April 20, 1928 in Milan, MO the daughter of Sherman M. and Daisy G. (Yardley) Coin. She had worked for Stampers in Milan, MO and as a cafeteria server for Bridger Middle School in Independence School...

Gary Hurst

Gary Hurst

May 20, 2014

Gary L. Hurst, 73, of Raytown, MO passed May 20, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Thursday, May 22, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Graveside at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Gary is survived by his wife, Joanne Hurst; four children, Ronna Daye...

Rita Christine Steffes (Stacy)

Rita Christine Steffes (Stacy)

May 20, 2014

Rita Christine (Stacy) Steffes, 60, of Independence, MO, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2014 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3726 Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2014 with the Rosary to follow at...

Sherri Ann Dade

Sherri Ann Dade

May 20, 2014

Sherri Ann Dade, 61, Raytown, MO passed away May 20, 2014. Memorial services will begin at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 27 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will begin at 5:30 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the M.S. Society Kansas City Chapter, 7611 State Line Rd #100, Kansas...