Obituaries
William H. "Bill" Westmoreland
Oct 16, 2021
On Saturday, October 16, 2021 William (Bill) Henry Westmoreland III, passed away at the age of 62. Bill was born on October 28, 1958 to William H, Jr. and Jan (Kidd) Westmoreland in Richmond, MO. He graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1976. At Fort Osage, Bill had two years of welding. He received a Certificate in Welding at...
Colin Matthew Masters
Oct 16, 2021
It is with deepest sorrow, we announce that Colin Matthew Masters, age 26 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in his home. Those who knew Colin, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Colin will be missed everyday by his little “Tinker Tut” and son Asher...
Larry Reed Nelson
Oct 15, 2021
Larry Reed Nelson, 74, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. Larry was born July 24, 1947, in Sedalia, MO to Raymond and Maydean (Reed) Nelson. Larry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a farmer on his family farm in Pettis County and drove for Burkholders Propane for many...
Linda Dee Roberts
Oct 14, 2021
How do you summarize up someone's entire life in a few short sentences? Partly, you do it by remembering the essence of the person and what they stood for. You will never cover all of the nuances and never know ALL about them, but this is a short story about the life of an extraordinary person. Linda Dee (Laswell) Roberts...
Shirley Ann Eoff
Oct 13, 2021
Shirley Ann Eoff, 85, of Independence, MO and most recently of Wellsville, KS, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Shirley was born November 8, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Elsie (Crum) Eoff. At the age of 10, the family moved to California, where she later graduated from Oakland High School. Shirley went on to attend San...
Richard Jones Mershon
Oct 13, 2021
Richard Jones Mershon, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 13, 2021. Visitation will be from 6-8pm. Thursday, October 21, 2021at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 East 39th St S, Independence, Missouri 64055. Funeral services will be held at 11am. Friday, October 22, 2021 at Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson St., Buckner, Missouri 64016, with Paster Doug Day...
Michael Alan Maloney
Oct 12, 2021
Michael Alan Maloney, 72, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021. Mike is survived by his wife Lynda; children, Sara (Travis) Fisher, Michael (Lesley) Maloney; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Savannah, William, Madeline, Logan; great grandchildren, Sawyer, Emma, Lennon and Baby Boy on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Lou Maloney; son, J Pat...
Mike Weiss
Oct 11, 2021
John Michael “Mike” Weiss, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 with family by his side. He was 79. Mike was born to Albert and Marie Weiss on July 21, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from St. Mary’s high school Mike found and married the love of his life, April and...
William David "Bill" Jones
Oct 11, 2021
William David “Bill” Jones of Independence, MO passed away on October 11, 2021. Bill was born August 15, 1936, in Elyria, OH to William D. Jones, Sr. and Vera Strohl Jones. He moved to Independence in 1974 and was an optician in the Kansas City area working for Gerry Optical and John's Optical Shop. He was married to his wife,...
Carol R. Netter (Radmall)
Oct 11, 2021
Carol R. Netter 87, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Village House Hospice. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at...
Lorene A. Hicks
Oct 10, 2021
Lorene A. Hicks, 92, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 10, 2021. Lorene was born on February 7, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri and the oldest child of Charles and Alice Alford. She had 2 younger brothers. She grew up in the same neighborhood and attended William Chrisman High School with the love of her life, Richard Hicks. They...
Wanda Evelyn Gretzinger
Oct 10, 2021
Wanda Evelyn Gretzinger, age 73, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at home. She was born March 11, 1948 to Clarence and Bertha White and grew up first in Versailles, Missouri and later Kansas City, Missouri. She was one of 14 siblings. On December 26, 1964, Wanda married Wayne Gretzinger and they settled in Buckner, Missouri. There...
John Gideon Toczek
Oct 10, 2021
John Gideon Toczek, a loving son and brother, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was 33. John was born to Jason and Rita Toczek on August 10, 1988 in Blue Springs, Missouri. After graduating from Truman High School in 2006 John continued his education at Lindenwood College. He obtained scholarships for both diving and academics. John was a...
Jerry Lee Kennedy
Oct 9, 2021
Jerry Lee Kennedy, 74, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Jerry was born on September 5, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Leslie and Dorothy (Fannan) Kennedy. He graduated from Fort Osage High School and then worked in concrete at his family’s business. Jerry a man who loved art and artistry decided to follow his dream...
Roy G. Keithley
Oct 8, 2021
Roy G. Keithley, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Visitation will be held 6-8pm Thursday, October 14, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, October 15, 2021; both to take place at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Missouri 64055. Interment to follow service at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence,...
Sherrill Ann Cochran (Beil)
Oct 8, 2021
Sherrill Ann (Beil) Cochran, 87 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Bishop Spencer Place in Kansas City, MO. Cremation is planned and a celebration of life service will take place on a future date. Sherry was born June 28, 1934 in Clinton, IA to Clarence Milton Beil and Doris Hildegard (Wulf) Beil. She attended Graceland University...
Jerry Nikas "Nicas"
Oct 8, 2021
Jerry Nikas (Nicas) Sr., a man of faith, passed away peacefully October 8, 2021 with family by his side. He was 77. Jerry was born to John and Helen Nicas June 16, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Raytown High School in 1963 Jerry proudly dedicated many years in the United States Air Force. In 1968 he married...
Rex Lee Stark
Oct 8, 2021
Rex Lee Stark, 80, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Rex was born on February 13, 1941, in Sugartree, Missouri, the son of Robert Perry Lee and Nellie Margaret (Johnson) Stark. He was one of five children. He attended Wakenda School and later married Wanda “Mutt” Fay Arbour and to this union were born three sons. Rex...
Robert Edward "Bob" Ferwalt
Oct 7, 2021
Robert Edward Ferwalt, 85, passed away early morning of October 7, 2021, under medical care at the Rosewood Care facility and Centerpoint Medical Center. During this time, Robert was in the 2nd stage of Alzheimer’s. Robert was born on May 12, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was one of nine children, siblings: Bill, John, Harry, Dorothy, Scotty, Mary Ann,...
Janet Paulette Vornold (Foster)
Oct 7, 2021
Janet Paulette Vornold, 73 of Parkville, Mo passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Centerview Cemetery in Centerview, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to...
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