Obituaries
Angie Marie Rapper
Feb 12, 2025
Angie Marie Rapper, loving partner, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and cherished granddaughter and niece passed away on February 12, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Born on June 30, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri, Angie touched the lives of those around her with her compassionate spirit and unwavering dedication to family and community.
As a Deli Clerk for Hyvee, Angie was well-known for...
Shelaine Marie Simpson
Feb 11, 2025
Psalm 23
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for...
Charles Eugene Johns, Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
Charles “Chuck” E. Johns, Jr., passed away at the VA Hospital February 11, 2025, at 6:08 am. He was born on December 9, 1947, in Bethany, MO to Charles E. Johns, Sr. and Mary Johns. He served in the US Navy from 1966 – 1970. He is survived by his wife Beverly and dog, Molly of the home; niece, Georgeanna...
Linda Ruth Calvert
Feb 10, 2025
Linda Ruth Calvert, 88 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Thursday at the chapel. Linda...
Hanna Keilan Jones
Feb 10, 2025
Hanna Keilan Jones, a vibrant spirit born on September 24, 1997, in Blue Springs, Missouri, left us far too soon on February 10, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. The world is a little dimmer without her infectious energy, which had the ability to light up any room she entered.
Hanna was a graduate of Grain Valley High School in 2016. Described as...
Mark Dean Maley
Feb 9, 2025
Mark was 63, when the Lord called him home to paradise. Mark was born in Independence, Missouri to Forest Eugene Maley and Irene Yates Maley on September 11, 1961, Mark was the fifth child to the family. Mark’s closest sibling was 7-year-older than Mark, so a lucky young man had all momma’s attention.
He and Irene would take the city bus...
David Sennewald Costello
Feb 9, 2025
David Sennewald Costello left this world much too soon on February 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on February 22, 1984, in St. Louis, Missouri, David’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering passion for aviation and a deep-rooted kindness that touched everyone he encountered.
Dave graduated from Crossroads College Preparatory School and went on to obtain both a...
Clyde Warren (C.W.) Moreland
Feb 9, 2025
Clyde Warren (C.W.) Moreland, Jr. of Independence, MO, died peacefully on February 9, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. C.W. was born to Elizabeth Fern (Hartman) and Clyde Warren Moreland, Sr. in Camden County, MO, on June 5, 1954. He married Deborah Lynne Fund on August 21, 1976, to whom he remained happily married...
William E. "Bill" Frerking
Feb 9, 2025
William E. “Bill” Frerking, 73, entered into eternity on February 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, colleague and friend.
Bill was born to Herbert J. Frerking, Sr. and Mary C. Frerking on January 25, 1952, at Warrensburg Medical Center. He was the youngest of four children.
After graduating from La Monte High School in 1970,...
Edith Viola Ferrara
Feb 8, 2025
Edith Viola Ferrara, 72 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2025 at her residence. Cremation is planned and no services are scheduled currently. Edith was born March 23, 1952 in Harrison, AR to Raymond Francis and Vera Viola (Barton) Boyed, and has been a longtime area resident graduating from Van Horn High School in 1970. She had worked...
Anna Lou Tommey
Feb 8, 2025
Anna Lou Tommey, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She fought the good fight, she kept the faith, and she finished the race. Anna Lou was dedicated to her faith, her family, and her friends. Her life was not about achievements, although she had many, but...
Sharon Kay Miller
Feb 8, 2025
Sharon Kay Miller, 80, of Springfield, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb 8, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1944 in Kansas City, Mo, to Kenneth and Margaret (Arnold) Lisk. She graduated from Northeast High School, Kansas City, Mo in 1962. Sharon was married to the love of her life, Jimmie F. Miller,...
David L. Buren
Feb 8, 2025
David L. Buren, born on February 11, 1955, in Festus, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his family on February 8, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, just days shy of his 70th birthday. He leaves behind a legacy that speaks to his character, work ethic, and love for those dear to him.
David dedicated his professional life to the trucking industry, most notably...
Brenda Lea Dempsey
Feb 7, 2025
Brenda Dempsey 86, a lifelong resident on Independence, MO passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 7, 2025. Cremation is planned at there will be a celebration of Brenda’s life from 1 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with private inurnment to be held next to her husband in Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Brenda was...
Kevin James Wiggins
Feb 6, 2025
Kevin James Wiggins, born on August 1, 1975, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 6, 2025, in his hometown. Kevin spent his childhood between Billings, Montana, and Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Winette High School in Winette, Montana. The day after his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he traveled to various corners of...
Linda Marie Golka
Feb 5, 2025
Linda Marie Golka (Kaiser), was born on February 14, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska. She departed this world on February 5, 2025.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Corina Mann (Marc); her son Roy Golka Jr. (Julie); and her cherished grandchildren, Laurelai Mann, Dartagnan Mann, and Cierra Golka.
Linda was also part of a close-knit family, and she found great comfort in her...
Ramon Navarro Llamas
Feb 5, 2025
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Denton Ray "Denny" Hayward
Feb 5, 2025
Denton Ray "Denny" Hayward Jr. passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 82 in Independence, Missouri. Denny was born on February 9, 1942 to Denton and Wainta (Bish) Hayward in Kansas City, Missouri.
Denny graduated from East High School in 1961 and made a career at Western Electric, where he worked diligently for over 30 years until retirement....
Margaret "Maggie" Elaine Weir
Feb 4, 2025
Maggie (Margaret) Weir, 31 of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at home. Maggie passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Services will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 12:30 until the 1:30 service time. Donations may be...
George William Lank
Feb 3, 2025
George W Lank 84 of Independence Mo. passed peacefully at his home on February 3, 2025. George was born in Washington Pa. on September 22, 1940 to Ada and George Lank Sr. George was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings Sunny and Billy Lank. George was in the Navy for 4 years. He served on the USS...
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