Carl Wayne Henneman

Carl Wayne Henneman, 86 of Independence MO, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Centerpoint Medical Center.

Carl was born August 20,1940 at home in College Springs, Iowa to Orville Carl and Clara Eleanor (Bruce) Henneman. After high school Carl joined the Army where he was a mechanic with Specialist 5 Rank. After his time in the Army, he was a transmission specialist until retirement. He was married on October 11,1963, to Elaine Louise McClarnon at Prince of Peace Church in Denver, Colorado. They had two children, Michele Rene’ and Kelli Rae.

He enjoyed spending time with family, watching NASCAR, football, women’s basketball and softball and reading western novels.

Carl is survived by his wife, Elaine and daughters Michele Gilpin (Eric Crain) and Kelli Henneman; grandchildren, Caitlin Gammon (Matt), Rachel Gilpin, Brendan Tully (Hannah), Becca Gilpin (Peyton Crowe) and Jared Henneman (Adrianna Avery). Siblings, Duane Henneman (Paula), Carol Verstoppen and Steve Henneman and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Orville Carl and Clara Eleanor Henneman.

The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville Iowa. Donations may be made to the Shearer Cemetery and left in care of the family.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)