Obituaries
Brian Keith Williams
Sep 29, 2021
Brian Keith Williams was born December 12, 1972 at Christian Northwest Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri and passed September 29, 2021 in Independence, Missouri. Brian gathered with his family to Independence, Missouri in October 1986. Brian graduated from Hope Day School in 1991. It was at Hope Day School that Brian met the love of his life, Annie Hayes. Their...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lewis
Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth Lewis, known as Betty or Lizzy to her family and friends, was born on the family farm in Reynolds County, MO on August 26, 1924 to Clarence and Alice Mann, part of a large family of 7 children. At the age of 14, she met the love of her life, Bud Lewis, who would visit the family while staying...
James "Mike" Michael Burns
Sep 29, 2021
James Michael “Mike” Burns, of Independence, MO peacefully went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday evening, September 29th, 2021. He was 72. A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, October 7th with a funeral service on Friday, October 8th at 10:00 am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Internment...
Donald Dean "Don" Beemer
Sep 27, 2021
Donald Dean Beemer, 85, of Liberty Missouri, was called home to the loving arms of our heavenly Father on September 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Lois Hesselbarth. He is survived in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Beemer, of the home; son, Brent Beemer of Kansas City Mo; daughter,...
Talon Lee Fortin
Sep 26, 2021
Talon Lee Fortin, 11 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills East Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Friday...
Glenda Joyce Combs (Mosley)
Sep 25, 2021
Glenda J. Combs (Mosley) of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday September 29, 2021 at the age of 81. Glenda was born September 1, 1940 in Kansas City Missouri to Glen and Louise Mosley (Ponak). She married the love of her life William J. Combs Sr. July 1. 1960. Glenda was a life time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...
Shirley Ialene Jones (Hedrick)
Sep 25, 2021
Shirley Ialene Jones, 80, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, September 25, 2021. Shirley was born on April 28, 1941, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of John and Lucille (Allison) Hedrick. Shirley attended Fort Osage High School and later in life she had two wonderful children whom she loved dearly. As a vacation specialist, a...
Bessie June Fisk
Sep 25, 2021
Bessie June Fisk, 99, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Bessie was born on March 1, 1922, in Standish, Michigan, the daughter of Edward and May (Doyle) Schwerins. She married Weldon Fisk and to this union a daughter Pat was born. Bessie was a home maker and a wonderful wife and mother. She was a member...
Betty Lou Dunlap (Rodarmel)
Sep 24, 2021
Betty Lou Dunlap, 85 of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Vincennes, IN passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, MO. Cremation is planned with private inurnment at a later date. Betty was born December 19, 1935 in Vincennes, IN to Harold and Bernice (Parker) Rodarmel. She spent most of her life in Indiana where...
Daniel Lee Shirk
Sep 24, 2021
Daniel Lee Shirk, a man who loved to serve his Lord, was called home on Friday, September 24, 2021 with his family by his side. He was 90 years old. Daniel was born to Ralph and Eva Shirk in Kansas City, Missouri on February 12, 1931. Daniel was a hard worker and at the age of 20 he started a...
Mark Allen Dinwiddie
Sep 24, 2021
Mark Allen Dinwiddie of Independence Missouri, passed away too soon on September 24, 2021. He was born on March 12, 1971 to Freddie (aka Gunny) and Linda (Drown) Dinwiddie. On December 14, he married Kristina (Stomboly). Mark leaves behind his wife Kristina and four children, Kolby (Juanita, Charlotte), Hannah (Connor), Drew (Clarissa) and Sarrah. He also leaves two sisters and...
Diana Lynn Bell (Giffen)
Sep 24, 2021
Diana Lynn (nee’ Giffen) Bell, of Independence, Mo passed away peacefully in her home on September 24, 2021. She was 70 years old. She was known for her humbleness and loved for her generous heart. Diana was born on October 20, 1950, to Everett H, and Dorothy L. Giffen. She was raised in Independence, Mo and graduated from William Chrisman...
Jo Delia Kliefoth (Shortino)
Sep 24, 2021
Jo Delia Kliefoth, 77, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. Jo was born on July 12, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph and Jessie (Cringan) Shortino. She graduated from Hogan High School and went on to college at St. Mary’s in Leavenworth, Kanas. She married Danny in 1971 and to this union daughter, Rebecca...
Norma Jean Bradford
Sep 23, 2021
Norma Jean Bradford, 91, my beautiful Mother, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, into her Lord and Saviors hands. Her services will be on Thursday September 30th at Higginsville Veterans Cemetery at 2:00. She had been a member of Immanuel Baptist church since 1949. She loved going there and had many good friends there. It was also...
Johnny Ray "John" Jennings
Sep 23, 2021
Johnny Ray “John” Jennings, a loving father and husband, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23rd with his wife and sons by his side. He was 69. John was born to John and Norma Jennings on February 28, 1952 in Lebanon, Missouri. John loved to travel. He would take the RV and pursue adventures with his beloved wife Patty all...
Rhonda Jean Boone
Sep 23, 2021
Rhonda Jean Boone, 61 of Greenwood, MO passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Holden Manor. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Odessa Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Rhonda was born June...
Carol Ann Adkins
Sep 21, 2021
Carol Adkins (Scogin) of Independence, Missouri, passed away in her home on September 21, 2021. She was 81 years old. Carol was the youngest daughter of Don & Mildred Scogin. She graduated from Van Horn High School and went on to pursue a post-secondary education at Graceland University, Kansas City Business College and Gateway College of Evangelism; obtaining multiple degrees...
Michael Deguzman Navato Md
Sep 21, 2021
Michael DeGuzman Navato, M.D., of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, born July 29, 1957, in Manila, Philippines, passed away at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, Missouri, on September 21, 2021. Michael was the eldest child of Jose R. Navato, MD, and Mercy DeGuzman Navato, R.Ph. The consummate big brother, Michael kept vigilant watch over his mischievous younger siblings, always with their best interests at...
Carol Raye Kochanowicz
Sep 20, 2021
Dave and Carol Kochanowicz went home to be with the Lord in September 2021. Dave and Carol were high school sweethearts, and they were married for 46 years. Both accepted Jesus as their personal savior shortly before their marriage on April 25, 1975. Both were involved in their church, and they passed the love of Christ onto their three children....
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