Obituaries
Linda Kay Williams
Nov 23, 2025
Linda Kay Williams, 72 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Independence Manor Care. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at Crown Point Cemetery in Sedalia, MO. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Thursday...
Chauncey Franklin "Cam" Cambers II
Nov 23, 2025
Chauncey F. Cambers II, known affectionately by all as Cam, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on December 2, 1952, in Independence Missouri, Cam was the beloved son of the late Chauncey F. Cambers and Jean Cambers.
Cam grew up in Independence Missouri and was a proud graduate of Truman High School in 1971. Following...
Terry Scott McConnell
Nov 21, 2025
Terry Scott McConnell, 58, of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, passed away on November 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 28, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri to Diana and Andy Gill. He spent his life close to the people and places he loved most.
Terry worked in the trucking industry for more than 35 years,...
Henry Andrew Zanetello
Nov 19, 2025
Henry A. Zanetello “Hank”, 98, of Kanas City Missouri went home to heaven on Thursday, November 19, 2025. He passed peacefully at Olathe Hospice House surrounded by family.
Hank was born September 9, 1927, in Wood River, Illinois to Richard and Eunice (Kennedy) Zanetello. He married Eunice (Cline) Zanetello and they had three children, Mona, William and Teresa. He married Betty...
Betty Lou Harbaugh
Nov 18, 2025
Betty Lou Callahan Harbaugh passed away on November 18, 2025, to be with the Lord. She was born on January 26, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, the only child of Louis and Mildred Callahan.
Betty Lou graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1957. She went on to complete her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Missouri and later earned...
Owen Austin Kean
Nov 16, 2025
Owen Austin Kean, 61 of Kansas City, MO went to his heavenly home and was reunited there with his parents on November 16, 2025. Services will be held at Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, on Friday November 21, 2025. Visitation from 10:00-10:30 AM, then Eulogy and service at 10:30 AM, with burial to follow...
Ronald John Moline
Nov 16, 2025
Ronald John Moline passed away on November 16, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 72. Born on August 5, 1953, in Oceanside, California, Ron was a person whose life was shaped by both his fondness for mechanics and his enduring love for his family.
Raised in various locations across the country due to his father's military career, Ron eventually...
David Elbert Lovitch
Nov 14, 2025
David Lovitch, 84, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on 11/14/2025.
David was born on 9/8/1941 and his early years were spent with his parents, Joseph and Julia Lovitch, on a farm in Grain Valley. He was the oldest of four children: sister Patricia (Pat), and brothers Dwain (Snooky) and Dale.
After graduating from Grain Valley High School, he began a lengthy career...
Janet Marie Briceno
Nov 14, 2025
Janet passed away peacefully in her home with family around her on Friday, November 14th, 2025 in Independence, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held on November 22nd from 2pm to 5pm at 1209 W 25th Terr. S in Independence, Missouri.
Michael "Mick" Patrick Brice
Nov 12, 2025
Michael (Mick) P. Brice, grew his wings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.
Mick was born April 06, 1959, to John (Jack) E Brice, Sr. and Marilyn H Bender in Saint Louis Missouri.
He moved to Blue Springs Missouri with the family at the age of 9 years.
He attended Blue Springs High School,...
Virginia Leigh Spiers
Nov 11, 2025
Virginia was born August 21, 1924 in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert and Maude Gillum.
She attended Rosedale High School and graduated in 1942. In her 20s, she worked at AT&T as a switchboard operator for several years.
She married Homer Dale Spiers on May 29, 1949 and they had 3 kids, Karen, Scott, and Kent.
Virginia had a strong faith and she...
Claudette "Kay" Hobbs (La Cour)
Nov 11, 2025
Claudette “Kay” Hobbs (LaCour) 82 of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Season’s Memory Care in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. The family will greet...
Myron Dean Andes Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
Myron Dean Andes Sr., a beloved member of the Kansas City community, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born one of 10 siblings on November 29, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to Muriel and Thelma (Ham) Andes.
Myron graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1953, where he met his beloved wife, Mary....
Nancy Colleen Forgey
Nov 8, 2025
Nancy Colleen Forgey, 86, of Lee’s Summit, MO, stepped gently into eternity on November 8, 2025, surrounded by love and held in grace.
Born September 10, 1939, in Joplin, MO to Bennie and Helen Virginia (Bradshaw) Dinwiddie, Colleen carried a spirit rooted in faith, family, and simple joys.
A longtime resident of the Kansas City area, she first worked as a welder...
Beverly "Bev" Gene Salazar
Nov 8, 2025
Beverly “Bev” Gene Salazar entered Heaven early on November 8, 2025. Bev was a shining example of God’s love, sharing kindness and joy with everyone she met. Her life overflowed with grace and laughter, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Born March 27, 1946, in San Diego, CA, to Delbert E. Hendrix and Margaret V. Blair, Bev graduated...
Kenneth Dwayne "Buddy" Johnson
Nov 6, 2025
Kenneth “Buddy” Dwayne Johnson, 65, of Independence, MO, passed away on November 6, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Buddy was born October 20, 1960 in Marshall, MO, the son of Kenneth M. Johnson and Janet K. (Riley) Johnson.
Buddy especially loved watching and going to Kansas City Chiefs and Royals games and Nascar races. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing,...
Eloise "Ellie" Burmahl
Nov 5, 2025
Eloise Burmahl, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2025 at the age of 91. “Ellie” was born on May 27, 1934 to Leonard Larkey and Katherine E. Edwards in Jackson County, Iowa. She married Wayne L. Burmahl on April 18, 1954, in Maquoketa, Iowa, and was happily married for over...
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