Obituaries
John Joseph Ryan
Apr 13, 2021
John Joseph Ryan, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021. He was 76 years old. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8pm beginning with full military honors on Wednesday, April 21st at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. John was born on November 13, 1944, to Thomas F. and Katherine T....
Herman O'Glenn Boniedot
Apr 13, 2021
Herman O’Glenn Boniedot of Fair Play, Missouri, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born on December 6th, 1950 in Independence, Missouri to the parents of Garland and Edith (Parker) Boniedot. Glenn graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1969. Following graduation, he served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division of the...
Penny Irene Eglich
Apr 12, 2021
Penny Irene Eglich, born in Kansas City, MO on February 1st, 1972 passed away in Independence, MO on April 12th, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by her family. Although a native to the region, Penny had a wanderlust soul that led her from coast to coast with her mother and step-father and eventually settled back down where her roots started. She...
Shirley Elaine "Johnnie" Brown (Johnson)
Apr 11, 2021
Shirley Elaine “Johnnie” (Johnson) Brown, 95, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1925 in Mondamin, Iowa to Joseph and Minnie Bell (Pratt) Johnson. She graduated from Mondamin High School, and at the age of 17 moved to Independence to join the Cadet Nurse Corp in 1943....
Edward Perry
Apr 11, 2021
Edward Perry, a longtime resident of Kansas City, MO, passed away unexpectedly on April 11th, 2021 at the age of 56 while at home. Ed shared three children with Kim Perry and is survived by his children; Joshua Perry [Shelby Perry], Jessica Perry, and Julie Perry; his mother Georga Perry; his brother Christopher Perry; his sisters Brenda, Angie, and Liz...
Kelly Ann Johnson (Lane)
Apr 11, 2021
Kelly Ann Johnson, 63, passed away in Independence, Missouri, on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born to John and Lois Lane on June 27, 1957 in Independence, Missouri. After graduating from Van Horn High School in 1975 Kelly found and married her best friend Alan Johnson. They spent the next 42 years creating a life together. Kelly loved her...
William Christopher "Bill" Leskoff
Apr 11, 2021
William Christopher “Bill” Leskoff, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Sunday, April 11th, 2021 at Monterey Park in Independence. He was 74. A cemetery service is scheduled with full military honors for 12:30pm, Monday, April 19th, 2021, at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Bill was born February 25, 1947 in Detroit, MI. He was a member of the Eastgate...
Curtis Rogers Miller
Apr 9, 2021
Curtis “Pap” Rogers Miller, a jack of all trades, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 89. Curtis was born to Curtis and Mildred Miller on November 3, 1931 in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Curtis was very young when he met the love of his life, Ruth. They spent the next 50 years creating memories together....
Clyde Earl "Tony" Murdock
Apr 8, 2021
Clyde Earl “Tony” Murdock, 79 of Raytown, MO passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. The family will greet friends from 10-12:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 followed by a private family graveside service at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in...
William G. "Bill" Norton
Apr 7, 2021
William G. "Bill" Norton of Independence, Missouri passed away April 7, 2021 at the age of 91 due to a heart condition. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 14 from 10-11:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00am, both at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Bill will be...
Beverly Kay Skolaut (Buser)
Apr 7, 2021
Beverly Kay (Buser) Skolaut, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Visitation will be held from 10-11am on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO. Rosary will be prayed at 11am, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge...
Marvin Earl Sutton
Apr 6, 2021
Marvin Earl Sutton of Independence, MO, a man who loved everyone and never knew an enemy, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2021. He was 66 years old. Marvin was born on December 13, 1954 in Houston, Missouri, to Fred and Virginia Sutton. He graduated from Houston High School in the class of 1973, then...
Mark Steven Middleton
Apr 5, 2021
Mark Steven Middleton, 62, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mark was born on August 28, 1958 to Robert and Barbara (Vogel) Middleton in Annapolis, MA, the youngest of three children where the family described him as the pesky younger...
Betty Ann Kleuver (Swigart)
Apr 5, 2021
Betty Ann Kleuver, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Independence, Missouri, on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born to Marion and Mildred Swigart on October 24, 1932 in Wellington, Missouri. Betty spent her entire career working at Sears before retiring in 1991. After that Betty and her beloved husband Charles moved to Pomme De Terre Lake in...
William "Scott" Triplett Iii
Apr 4, 2021
William “Scott” Triplett III passed away at home on April 4, 2021. On December 11, 1957, he was born in Sutton, WV, to Lela Claris and William Scott Triplett Jr. He spent his formative years in Ravenswood, WV. In 1976, he met his high school sweetheart, Debbie Ellis, who became his wife and soulmate for over 40 years. Scott worked...
Jewell J. Gunter (Rudder)
Apr 4, 2021
Jewell Jane Gunter, 92 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Blue Hills Rest Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at Brooking Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Donations may be made in her...
Stan Watie Woodall Jr.
Apr 3, 2021
Stan Watie Woodall, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 3 at home. He spent 95 years on this planet making others laugh and feel immensely loved. A World War 2 veteran, Stan served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Susquehanna. He was a Fireman First Class and spent many years serving his country. Stan attended Haskell Indian Institute. He worked for...
Wyonia "Jean" Milburn (Blystone)
Apr 3, 2021
Wyonia “Jean” Milburn, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was 89. Jean was born to Fred and Velma Blystone on February 26, 1932 in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. At the age of 16 Jean married the love of her life Virgil (Walter) Milburn and they spent the next 72yrs creating...
Stanley Duane Choate
Apr 2, 2021
Stanley Duane Choate, a man of God, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 2, 2021. He was 79. Stan was born to Edward and Enid Choate on September 17, 1941 in Orofino, Idaho. He was a busy man. Stan had numerous careers throughout his lifetime which included farming, logging, truck driving and teaching....
Naomi Lee Davis (Pine)
Apr 2, 2021
Naomi Lee Davis, 91 of Blue Springs Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home Friday April 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents Harley and Grace Pine and her husband of 48 years, William (Bill) T. Davis. Also by her son Bill Davis and daughter Debbie Ousley. She is survived by her...
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