Merle Eugene "Gene" Fleming
Oct 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Merle Fleming Sr.
June 4, 1953 – October 21, 2026
Merle Fleming Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, leaves behind a family and a lifetime of memories that will forever be treasured by those who knew and loved him.
Born on June 4, 1953, in Red Oak, Iowa, Merle built a life centered around family, hard...
Violeta Concio Cortez Ignacio
Oct 20, 2026
Violeta Concio Cortez Ignacio, PhD., 88 of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Saint Lukes Plaza. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Violeta was...
Gary Dwayne Plotner
Oct 17, 2026
Gary Dwayne Plotner
May 12, 1947 – October 17, 2026
Gary Dwayne Plotner, 79, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by love.
Gary was born on May 12, 1947, in Nebraska to Paul and Mary Plotner. Throughout his life, Gary was known for his hardworking nature, friendly spirit, genuine heart, and ornery sense...
Janet Marie Smith
Oct 15, 2026
Janet Marie “Jan” Smith
Janet Marie “Jan” Smith, 70, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Jan was born on June 24, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles and Patricia Lull. She graduated from Van Horn High School in 1974 and went on to attend cosmetology school. Jan began her career at Kmart, where she established the...
Mary Emma Johnson
Oct 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Emma Johnson
January 22, 1933 – October 14, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Mary Emma Johnson, daughter of Bertha and James Maynard Case, and beloved wife of Warren H. Johnson Sr. Mary passed peacefully on October 14, 2026, at the age of 93.
Mary married Warren on June 29, 1962, and together...
Earl David Engelbrecht
Oct 13, 2026
Earl David Engelbrecht
Earl David Engelbrecht of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026.
Born September 10, 1949, in California, Missouri, Earl was one of six children born to Leo and Lucy Spears Engelbrecht. He is survived by his sisters, Anna Strother, Linda Gillilan, and Carol Hall. His brother, Don Engelbrecht, and sister, Betty Kirchoff preceded him in death.
Earl...
Wilbur "Will" Keith Butler
Oct 13, 2026
Wilbur “Will” Keith Butler, 83, of Smithville, Missouri, formerly of Orrick, Kansas City, and Independence, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026.
Born October 23, 1942, in Ray County, Missouri, to Walter “Buck” Butler and Alta (Hicks) Butler, Will grew up to be a man of strong convictions, a generous spirit, and a sense of humor that stayed with him throughout...
Edward Alvin "Ed" Hazlett
Oct 12, 2026
Edward Alvin, 74, passed away on October 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born November 1, 1951 in Missouri to Helen Lee Adams and James “Alvin” Hazlett, Ed was a man with a heart of gold, a quick wit, and an extraordinary ability to make everyone feel welcome. He was kind, thoughtful, endlessly entertaining. Especially to his children,...
Robert Calvin Hickman
Oct 12, 2026
Rev. Robert C. “Bob” Hickman, 76, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, following a brief illness related to Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Independence. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service. Cremation rites will be accorded through Speaks...
Lawrence Melvin "Larry" Moyer Jr.
Oct 9, 2026
Lawrence Melvin “Larry” Moyer Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 7th in Blue Springs, Missouri. He was 68 years old. Larry was born to Lawrence Sr. and Dora (Shields) Moyer on July 22, 1958 in Ohio.
After graduating high school Larry met his beloved wife, Terry on a blind date and they spent the next 43 years creating a life together.
Larry...
Jacquelyn Marie Duvall
Oct 8, 2026
Jacquelyn Marie “Jackie” Duvall passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2026 in Lee’s Summit, Mo. She was 72 years old. Jackie was born to Russell and Billie Jean (Huffaker) Monaco on January 18th in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jackie was a fun, outgoing, and beautiful soul and people were drawn to her. She kept her friends close and enjoyed her “girls...
Nancy Lee Hoffman
Oct 6, 2026
Nancy Hoffman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, in the comforting care of John Knox Memory Care. She was born on April 2, 1941, in San Diego, California, to Jason “Ernie” Elrod and Bernice M. Ross. Later, Jason, “Ernie” married Dorothy Brotherton bringing lasting presence to the family.
Nancy was a woman of...
Carolyn Ann Giaramita
Oct 5, 2026
Carolyn Ann Giaramita, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Independence, Missouri, into the arms of our loving God on Thursday morning, October 5, 2026.
Carolyn was born in Warrensburg, MO, to Marion and Winifred (Ross) Dannaldson on July 18, 1949. She married the love of her life, Leonard John Giaramita on June 19, 1971 at Church of the Nativity...
Emma "Faye" Thomason
Oct 5, 2026
Emma “Faye” Thomason, 94, formerly of Sugar Creek, Missouri, and currently of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love.
Faye was born on November 17, 1931, in Mayflower, Arkansas, to Ernest and Lula Mae Proctor. As a young girl, Faye left school to help her family work in the cotton fields....
Phyllis Ann Staggs Kendrick
Oct 4, 2026
Phyllis Ann Staggs Kendrick, born March 29, 1941, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, peacefully in her home. She was laid to rest in Calico Rock, Arkansas beside her husband in their family cemetery. She was the daughter of Reba and Lendon F. (Jack) Staggs of Salem, Arkansas.
Phyllis was born in the same room as her father at Calico...
Dwight Jasper Barnhard
Oct 4, 2026
Dwight Jasper Barnhard, age 80, of Independence, MO, passed on to his eternal heavenly home on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Barnhard; daughter-in-law, Sonia Barnhard; Grandchildren, Mia and Noah Barnhard; Brothers, Bill and David Barnhard; and many nieces and nephews.
Dwight was born in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1963....
Thulora Gallow Broocke
Oct 4, 2026
Thulora Broocke was never just an aunt. She was never just a secretary. She was never just a gardener, an artist, a cook or a reader. Thulora Gallow Broocke was a force of nature - graceful and elegant, fiercely capable, endlessly curious, and determined to do whatever she set her mind to.
For nearly 30 years, Thulora served as secretary to...
