Obituaries
Larry O'Neal
Mar 23, 2022
Larry Wayne O’Neal, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was 73 years old. Larry was born on October 4, 1948, in Bakersfield, California to William and Effie O’Neal. Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War for 6 years before being honorably discharged. Once home, he...
June Lavette Carver
Mar 23, 2022
June Lavette Carver spent her 100 years on this earth as a mother, grandma, great-grandma, and sister. Born on May 21, 1921 in Gypsum, Kansas, she was the second of four children born to Raymond and Etta Adams. June graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1939 and joined her two brothers in serving our country on December 30, 1943....
Janice Ann Hisch
Mar 23, 2022
Janice Ann Hisch, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was 80 years old. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 3rd from 12:30-1:00pm with a funeral service following at 1:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will take place at 11am, Monday, April 4th at Mt....
Penny Sue Gilliland
Mar 23, 2022
Penny Gilliland, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away at her home on Thursday, March 24th, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, March 30th at Speaks Suburban Chapel (18020 E 39th St Independence, MO 64055). Penny was born on July 18, 1942. On June 10, 1962, Penny married the love of her life and high...
Melanie Cleta House (Pardee)
Mar 22, 2022
Melanie Cleta (Pardee) House Melanie Cleta House, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022. She was 75 years of age. Melanie was born March 8, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of James and Francis (Bradley) Pardee, the oldest of 4 children. Melanie was a lover of music, all music, a tremendous vocalist and played a mean...
Mary Alice Mayfield (Wilson)
Mar 22, 2022
Mary Alice Mayfield, 89 of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on March 22, 2022. Mary was born on April 19, 1932, to Orus Wilson and Margaret Wilson. She was a Unit Secretary at the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital, a Claims Adjustor for GEHA, and a school librarian for Elm Grove Elementary School. She was the Den Mother for Cub Scout...
Jerry Lee Mcguire
Mar 21, 2022
Jerry Lee McGuire, of Fort Scott, KS, a proud Vietnam War veteran, who never stood still and was always on the go, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was 75 years old. Jerry was born on September 9, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to George and Alice McGuire. He graduated from North East High School in Kansas, City, MO...
Christine Alice Roepke (Makinen)
Mar 19, 2022
Christine “Christy” Alice Makinen Devoted mother, compassionate big sister and loving YaYa to her grandchildren. Christine Alice Makinen, 61, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Kansas City, MO after a courageous battle with multiple health issues. She was born November 7, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Nancy Makinen. Christine graduated from Truman High School where she also...
Christopher Shane Huntington
Mar 17, 2022
Christopher Shane Huntington, a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was 43. Chris was born to Albert Huntington and Sharon Alger on May 16, 1978 in Independence, Missouri. Chris was a hard worker and has owned his own trucking company for many years. While on the road he crossed paths...
Amy Dawn Litzenberger (Reimal)
Mar 17, 2022
Amy was a fun loving young lady who never met a stranger. She had a heart as big as all outdoors. She did not have any biological children, but was a “mother” to many. No matter who she encountered, she was immediately ready to help them when they experienced misfortune. She would open her heart and her home to those...
Rebecca Lynn Jones
Mar 15, 2022
Rebecca Lynn Jones, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on March 15, 2022. Rebecca was born on July 31, 1949, in Kansas City, MO to Arthur and Roberta (Fellers) Eggers. In her younger years, Becky was involved with Youth For Christ, playing piano and singing in the choir. She graduated from Van Horn High School in 1967. Later in life,...
Douglas Baker
Mar 15, 2022
Our precious husband, father, brother and grandfather left us on March 15, 2022. He was an adventurer, a lover of fun with an incredible sense of humor, but also enjoyed a generosity of spirit. He was born in Kansas City, MO on February 11, 1945 to Arline Hall and Floyd G. Baker. His father left before Doug was born, thus...
Bobby Ray Brooks
Mar 14, 2022
Bobby Ray Brooks, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday March 14, 2022. He was 50 years old. Bobby was born on April 1, 1971, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Billy Joe and Judy (Roofener) Brooks. After graduating from Camdenton High School Bobby attended Southern Missouri State University. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He loved football and when...
Wade Huston Smith
Mar 14, 2022
Wade Huston Smith, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 14, 2022 after a long battle with type 1 Diabetes. He was 32. Wade was born to Tracy Smith and Susan Trotta on July 26, 1989 in Independence, Missouri. Wade was a dreamer. He had so many goals and talents and loved people with...
Eldon Jay Simmons
Mar 14, 2022
Eldon Jay Simmons passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, in Independence, Missouri. Eldon was 97 years old. The son of Benjamin F. Simmons and Hatti Shephard, Eldon was born in Carl Junction, Missouri on September 26, 1924 the second youngest of 10 brothers & sisters. After graduating from Nevada High School in 1942, Eldon continued his education at Graceland...
Rebecca Rose "Becky" Anderson (Norton)
Mar 14, 2022
On Monday, March 14, 2022, Rebecca Anderson, devoted wife and mother of two passed away at the age of 64. She was born January 12, 1958 in Vandalia, Illinois, to Eugene and Helen Norton. After growing up in Princeton, she went on to study abroad in France and graduated from Southern Illinois University. An avid traveler, Rebecca spent time in...
Alan George Hansen
Mar 13, 2022
Alan George Hansen Alan George Hansen of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the Kansas City Veterans Hospital with family and friends by his side. He was 66 years of age. Alan was born on June 21, 1955, in South Amboy, New Jersey, the son of Kenneth and Jean (Hoffman) Hansen. After graduating high school, Alan enlisted...
Mark Emery Singer
Mar 13, 2022
Mark Singer was born on February 15, 1959 and raised in Chillicothe Missouri by Midge and Wilbur Singer. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 13, 2022, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark worked in the computer industry throughout his career and made many long-time friends with his colleagues. Not only did Mark make his...
Elaine K. Martens (Lenox)
Mar 13, 2022
Elaine passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022, with family by her side. She was born to Miles and Tena Lenox on Sept 18, 1926, in La Crosse, Wisconsin with her twin sister Eleanor Thompson. She is preceded in death by her older brother Loris Lenox. Elaine graduated from Logan High SchooI in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Then she attended...
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