Obituaries

Billy Joe "Bill" Evans

Billy Joe "Bill" Evans

Jun 24, 2022

Billy Joe “Bill” Evans, 83, of Grain Valley, MO passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, June 30th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Bill was born on October 10, 1938, in Macon, MO to Clarence and Laveta (Smith) Evans. He attended Northeast High School...

Marianne Claire Fortney

Marianne Claire Fortney

Jun 23, 2022

Marianne Claire Fortney, 22 of Raytown, MO, our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in a car accident. The oldest of two children, Marianne was born on July 22, 1999, in Kansas City, MO to Marc and Claudia (Findley) Fortney. She was the first granddaughter on both sides of her family,...

Janelle Eve Johnson

Janelle Eve Johnson

Jun 23, 2022

Obituary to come...

Fern Louise Cary (Reilley)

Fern Louise Cary (Reilley)

Jun 23, 2022

Fern Louise Cary, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s East hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. A celebration gathering and viewing will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation will follow the visitation. Fern was born...

Bob Bridge

Bob Bridge

Jun 21, 2022

Robert “Bob” Elmer Bridge, 66, of Independence, MO went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, following injuries he received in a tragic car accident. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 24, 2022. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Bob was born on February 24, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, to his parents J.C. and Vera...

Mary Jo Cartwright

Mary Jo Cartwright

Jun 21, 2022

MARY JO CARTWRIGHT Mary Jo Cartwright, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, five days before her 79th birthday. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 9th from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Vesper Hall; 400 Northwest Vesper Street Blue Springs, Missouri 64014. Mary Jo was born on June 25, 1943 in Wichita, KS...

Richard Irving "Dick" Mccoy

Richard Irving "Dick" Mccoy

Jun 19, 2022

Richard Irving “Dick” McCoy Richard Irving “Dick” McCoy, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, he was 95 years of age. Dick was born on April 6, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas. The son of Ross W. and Nancy (Cobb) McCoy, he was one of six siblings. Growing up in Southern Missouri Dick attended his primary and secondary...

Denell Teal (Odgers)

Denell Teal (Odgers)

Jun 18, 2022

to come soon

Alice Marie Miller (Koger)

Alice Marie Miller (Koger)

Jun 17, 2022

Alice (Koger) Miller, 84, of rural Sibley, was born May 30, 1938, daughter of Jesse and Grace (Woods) Koger. Surrounded by family Alice departed this life Friday June 17, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospice House. Alice was united in marriage to Virgil Miller in 1967. They enjoyed 50 years together. Alice worked at several jobs including Allis Chalmers. She...

John Anthony Deleon

John Anthony Deleon

Jun 17, 2022

John Anthony DeLeon, 60 of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at NorthCare Hospice. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022...

Duane Mark Hazelrigg

Duane Mark Hazelrigg

Jun 17, 2022

Duane Mark Hazelrigg went peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Friday, the 17th of June, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 8th, at 10:00 a.m., at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Born on the 23rd of May, 1949,...

Hazel Dempsey (Phelps)

Hazel Dempsey (Phelps)

Jun 15, 2022

Hazel Lavina Dempsey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, at the age of 73. Born to Sherman and Helen Phelps, she was the middle of 8 children. As a child her favorite things to do included helping her dad work on cars and playing baseball with her siblings. Hazel married her lifelong love, Steven Gene Dempsey on June...

Brittany Lea Jarman

Brittany Lea Jarman

Jun 15, 2022

Brittany Lea Jarman, 22 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation will follow services. Donations may be made in her name to Pawportunities 1228 NW Knox St, Blue Springs,...

Donna Marie Norberg

Donna Marie Norberg

Jun 14, 2022

Donna Norberg of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Donna was born on June 11, 1955 in Independence, Missouri. She was one of two children of the late Emil and Gertrude (Gallagher) Norberg. Donna attended William Chrisman High School and worked for many years as a Staffing Coordinator at St. Luke’s Hospital and later for the IRS in...

William Michael "Mike" Long

William Michael "Mike" Long

Jun 14, 2022

William Michael “Mike” Long of Sibley MO. A friend to all, and a man of many words, if you knew Mike, he never told a short story. Mike was a man of great integrity. Never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. Mike was surrounded by family and friends when he passed away on June 14, 2022, at the...

Patricia Roberta "Patty" Johnson (Lyons)

Patricia Roberta "Patty" Johnson (Lyons)

Jun 14, 2022

Patricia Roberta Johnson (Lyons) died peacefully on Flag day, June 14, with her daughter, Susan, son-in-law Terry and grand daughters, Angie and Melissa. Patty was born in the midst of the Great Depression (24 November 1934). She endured the tragedy as a pre-teen of losing her father and two older sisters to tuberculosis. Patty, as the older sister to Malissa...

Marvin Leeroy Suthers

Marvin Leeroy Suthers

Jun 13, 2022

Marvin LeeRoy Suthers, 89 passed away on June 13, 2022. Marvin was born on July 21, 1932. Marvin was a veteran with the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a police officer for St. Joseph, Missouri, a State Trooper for the Missouri Highway Patrol and worked for State Farm Insurance as a claims fraud investigator until his...

Michael William Sharp

Michael William Sharp

Jun 13, 2022

Michael William “Mike” Sharp Michael William Sharp, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, he was 78 years of age. Michael was born on December 17, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Ralph and Blanche (Gochenouer) Sharp, one of three children. He attended Des Moines Technical High School and took some college courses at Wentworth Military...

Steven Kenneth "Steve" Schaal

Steven Kenneth "Steve" Schaal

Jun 13, 2022

Steven Kenneth “Steve” Schaal, of Blue Springs, MO, a bubbly guy who was fun to be around, and was often the life of the party, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was 55 years old. Steve was born on February 20, 1967, in Independence, Missouri to Rodney and Velda (Berg) Schaal. He graduated from Blue Springs High School...

Connie Mae Crane (Howell)

Connie Mae Crane (Howell)

Jun 13, 2022

Connie Mae (Howell) Crane Connie Mae Crane, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, she was 74 years of age. Connie was born on March 5, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Alvin J. and Chloy V. (Dorrance) Howell. She was one of 4 children. Connie graduated from Van Horn High School and work many...