Obituaries
Janet Kay Barnhard
Oct 2, 2024
Janet Kay Barnhard, known by most as Frog, age 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 2, 2024 in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on October 17, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Janet graduated from Fort Osage High School, where she so enjoyed being a Varsity Cheerleader. She dedicated 62 memorable years of marriage to her husband & best...
Maxine May Norton
Oct 2, 2024
Maxine May Norton, a beloved member of our community, gracefully departed this world on October 2, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on April 21, 1934, in the town of Humansville, Missouri to Ora and Margie (Gump) Box.
For many years, she dedicated herself to her career as a sales associate, where her warm personality and commitment to service touched the...
Bearl Ray Staggs
Oct 1, 2024
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Bearl R Staggs, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Monday October 1,2024. Visitation will be from 9-10 AM, with services following at 10 AM, Friday October 4, 2024. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery following services.
Bearl was born on February 27, 1939 in Alabama, son to Eddie and Mildred (Roland) Staggs. On August 26,...
Shirley Mae Collins
Sep 28, 2024
Shirley Mae Collins, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2024 at the East Independence Church of Christ 2020 Rte 291, Independence, MO 64057. The family will greet with friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Speaks...
Nicole Janine Hinken
Sep 27, 2024
Nicole Kuzila Hinken, Sunrise 6/28/1966 - Sunset 9/27/2024 Nicole Janine Kuzila Hinken passed away at her home on September 27, 2024. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday, October 4, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St S Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment following the funeral at New Salem...
Kim Howard "Dusty" Kepferle
Sep 27, 2024
Kim Howard "Dusty" Kepferle, 72 of Independence, MO is on the road again. He passed away on September 27th with his son by his side. His parents, Kenneth Kepferle and Irma Kepferle preceded him as did his granddaughters, Kierstyn and Kayla and his former wife, Marie Mingo. He is survived by his son, Clint Kepferle and grandchildren, Vincent, Kaiya, Keyonna,...
Juanita "June" Wooten
Sep 26, 2024
Juanita “June” Bryant Wooten, 91, went home to her LORD on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
June passed peacefully surrounded by family at the home of her daughter, Carolyn, in Independence, Mo.
She was the second of three daughters born to William Arthur Bryant and Alta Jane Roberts Bryant on June 12, 1933. She grew up in Ada, Oklahoma and graduated from Byng...
Florence Jeanne Ruoff
Sep 24, 2024
Florence “Jeanne” Ruoff, 93, passed away September 24, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri at Parkway Senior Living Memory Unit.
Jeanne was born on March 1st, 1931, in Bay City, Michigan to Dale and Martelle Shoemaker, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended and graduated from Redford Union Detroit In June 1949. Jeanne attended Graceland College. It was there she...
Terry Wayne Johnson
Sep 23, 2024
Terry Wayne Johnson, affectionately known as TJ was born on October 14, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri. He left peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Centerview, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, cherished memories.
TJ was a devoted family man, drawing immense pride from his family, who regarded him as their steadfast rock. He worked for Penske throughout his...
Dorothy Lee Hessenflow
Sep 22, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy Lee Hessenflow, a cherished soul who embodied love and devotion, on September 22, 2024, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Born on May 12, 1934, in the quaint town of Ava, Missouri, Dorothy's journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to nurturing those around her.
As a dedicated caregiver,...
Donna Dean Sanders
Sep 21, 2024
Donna Dean Sanders, 87 of Lawrence, KS passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her residence. A private graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Donna was born September 8, 1937 in Kansas City, KS to Alfred and Hattie Gertrude (Gossage) Weiss and has been a long time area resident. She was married to Kay L. Sanders...
Gail Frances Spence
Sep 20, 2024
Gail F. (Motzkus) Spence, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 20, 2024. Gail was born on November 18, 1943, in Maryville, Missouri. Her parents were Fredrick and Margie (Goss) Motzkus and Gail was the first of 6 daughters. They were privileged to be reared on the family farm near Stanberry, Missouri.
Gail’s parents preceded her in death as...
Anita Louise Allen
Sep 20, 2024
Anita Louise Allen, 98 of Lee’s Summit passed on to her Heavenly home on September 20, 2024. Visitation will be 1 p.m., September 28, 2024 with services following at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. Graveside services to follow at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens.
Anita was born August 15, 1926 in Greer, MO to Everett and Chloe Hall. After graduation from...
William Allen Gregson
Sep 19, 2024
William Allen Gregson, 96 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. He is to be buried at Mound Grove Cemetery. William bas born July 1, 1928 in Newark, DE to Gifford L. and Frances (Beaumont) Gregson. He moved to Independence MO in 1963 with his wife and 2 children. He worked for the RLDS church until he retired...
Kathryn Elizabeth Stuart
Sep 18, 2024
Kathryn Elizabeth “Kathy” Stuart passed away on September 18, 2024 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Kathy was born on November 22, 1957, in Seattle, Washington to Melvin and Shirley (Herring) Miller.
While she dedicated much of her life to caring for her home and family, Kathy also took on the tasks of cleaning homes for additional income, always balancing her responsibilities...
Cecilia "Suzie" Marie Rabideau
Sep 17, 2024
Cecilia Marie Rabideau, affectionately known as "Suzie," was born on January 11, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. She peacefully passed away on September 17, 2024, in North Kansas City, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and service that touched the lives of many.
Suzie met her husband, Bob, on a blind date while he was serving in the United States...
Barbara Ann Doll
Sep 17, 2024
Barbara Ann (Furness) Doll went to be with her Lord on September 17, 2024. She was born in Everett, MA on February 14, 1940 to William Bradbury Furness and Edith Maxine (Jones) Furness. She is survived by her husband, Delton L. Doll, three daughters, Julie Ann Sprowls, Joyce Ann Thomas, and Jennifer Ann Doll, and two sisters in Massachusetts, Nancy...
Gretchen Arlene Booz
Sep 16, 2024
Gretchen Booz (90), passed away on September 16, 2024 at Benton House in Blue Springs, Missouri. She shared 56 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Don Booz.
Born in Boone, Iowa, Gretchen was the daughter of David and Katherine Berg. She graduated from Graceland University in 1955, and later served for 12 years as a member of Graceland’s Board of...
Susan Belinda Smith
Sep 16, 2024
Susan Belinda Smith, 76 of Belton, MO passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., Monday until service time Monday at the chapel. Donations may be...
Franz Edward Nelson
Sep 16, 2024
Franz Edward Nelson, a paragon of devotion and intellect, graced this world with his presence on May 5, 1943, in the quaint town of Bolckow, Missouri. He passed from this earthly realm on September 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy etched in love, service, and boundless compassion.
As a retired Army pilot with the esteemed rank of...
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