Obituaries
Loyd Mclain
Nov 11, 2020
Born June 4, 1927 in Cainsville, MO, Veteran Loyd McLain was once again called to serve on Wednesday November 11, 2020. Loyd was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine McLain, Sister Lillian Hake, Brother Don McLain and his wife Norma Kay, brother in law Ivan Stoklasa and Grandson Thom Adkins. He is survived by his brother Richard McLain, sister...
Charles Arthur Townley Sr.
Nov 11, 2020
Charles A. Townley Sr., Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 11th 2020, after 101 years of a wonderful life (his words). Charles was eldest of 4 children born to Roy and Edna Moon Townley. His strong work ethic and resilience were shaped by the death of his father when Charles was 14 years old. He worked before and after...
Remmonia Clidene "Dene" Smith
Nov 11, 2020
Remmonia Clidene Kettner Smith, known as Dene, of Independence, Missouri lived from June 28, 1931 until November 11, 2020. She was born to Clyde and Grace Ester Kettner of Poteau, Oklahoma. She was born in Oklahoma, her family moved to California, then came to Independence, Missouri. She had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She graduated from William Chrisman High School,...
Ines Elaine Parks
Nov 10, 2020
Ines Elaine Parks passed away peacefully at her home in Independence, MO on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born May 11, 1933 in Richford, Vermont to Amara St. Onge and Bessie Hogaboom. Ines was a passionate, independent woman who loved a good laugh, appreciated the simple things in life, and found immense beauty in the world. She often sang...
Janice Lea Caldwell
Nov 9, 2020
Janice L Caldwell, age 82 of Independence, Missouri passed away of congestive heart failure at Centerpoint Hospital on November 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son Kevin Caldwell, parents Jack and Helen Shaw, sister Peggy, and brother Steve. Janice leaves behind her son Robert (Anna), daughter, Kelli, her grandchildren Michael (Cassandra), Carrie (Brandon) Adams, Janice, Alden and...
Wayne Leroy Bear
Nov 8, 2020
Wayne L. Bear, 93, passed away peacefully and in the presence of his children in Lee’s Summit on November 8, 2020 after a battle with Covid 19. He was lovingly cared for by amazing, skilled and compassionate nurses and doctors at St. Luke’s East Hospital during his stay there. Wayne was born September 5, 1927 in Kansas City to Lelia...
Janice Kay Goin
Nov 8, 2020
Janice Kay Goin passed away peacefully at the family home on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Janice was born December 6, 1957 in Kansas City Missouri and the family moved to Independence Missouri in 1960 where Janice spent the remainder of her life. Janice graduated from Truman high school in 1976 and earned her Certificate of Cosmetology. Janice had a passion...
Sharon E. Johnson (Cowan)
Nov 8, 2020
Sharon E. Johnson, 76, from Independence, MO died Sunday November 8, 2020, at her sons residence in Spickard, MO, while under hospice care. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Following the service, she will be cremated and laid to rest at Oak...
Richard Allen Turner
Nov 8, 2020
Richard Allen Turner of Independence Mo. passed away November 8th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family who loved him. He was 67 years old. Richard was born on November 21st, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents Wendell R. Turner and Joan Turner. Richard had fond memories of childhood, playing ball games with his siblings, Charles Turner...
Margie L. Dorth (Akins)
Nov 7, 2020
Margie L. (Akins) Dorth, 93 of Independence, Mo passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Shangri-La Living Center. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Lindley Prairie Cemetery in Bear Creek, MO. The family will greet friends from 10-11:00 a.m., Friday morning at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO...
Sharil W. Gibson
Nov 7, 2020
Sharil W. Gibson, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was 66. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 15th at 11:00am at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO. Sharil was born July 28th, 1954 to Billy J. and Dorothy L. (Mockelstrom) Wheeler in Tinley Park, IL. She was employed...
Ethel May Pence
Nov 7, 2020
Passed into God’s hands November 7, 2020. 7 days before her 93rd birthday. Mother was born on November 14, 1927, daughter of Phoebe & Fred Reveill, in Kansas City, MO. She had 1 sister and 3 brothers. Mom graduated from North East High School, in Kansas City, MO. She was married to Clyde R. Pence in February 1948. They were...
Georgia Lee Waisner (Walker)
Nov 7, 2020
Georgia Lee Waisner, 87 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her residence. Private family services were held with burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Georgia was born October 19, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to Robert D. and Geraldine M. (Wales) Walker and has been a lifelong area resident. She enjoyed sewing, craft work, shopping, playing bunko...
Diane Glebe (Ford)
Nov 6, 2020
Diane Glebe, 67 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Cremation is planned with graveside inurnment services to be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Lobb Cemetery. Diane was born May 11, 1953 in Neosho, MO to Paul and Kathryn Ford and spent her early life in Neosho before moving...
Barbara Nell Green
Nov 5, 2020
Barbara N. Green, 75 of Independence, MO, passed away on November 5, 2020. Barbara was born on June 1, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Norman and Levita Fenimore. She was united in marriage with Jack Green on January 6, 2001, in Independence, MO. Barbara enjoyed reading, gardening and gambling. Barbara is survived by her husband of the home, Jack...
Linda Carol Mcclellan (Nichols)
Nov 3, 2020
Born February 16, 1941 in Kansas City KS, Linda Carol (Nichols) McClellan passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 at Seasons Memory Center in Kansas City MO. Linda grew up in Kansas City, KS where she graduated from Wyandotte High School. She enjoyed music playing piano and saxophone, not only in school but as part of a local dance...
Katherine Sarah Wilkins (Ahmu)
Nov 3, 2020
Katherine Sarah (Ah Mu) Wilkins, 64, devoted mother and friend, was called home to her Heavenly family in the morning of November 3, 2020 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Born in 1956 in Hamilton, New Zealand, Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, Edna (Ormsby) Ah Mu and Richard Ah Mu, sister Christel Eileen (Ah Mu) Davis, and...
Dorothy P. "Taggie" Jenkins
Nov 3, 2020
Dorothy Priscilla “Taggie” Jenkins October 28, 1941 November 3, 2020 Known to all who loved her as “Taggie,” Dorothy Priscilla Jenkins went to her heavenly reunion on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at CenterPoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri after a brief illness. Taggie had retired in 2003 after working as a file clerk for the Missouri Division of Family Services for...
Judy Jean Rieder
Nov 2, 2020
Judy Jean Rieder was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2020. Our beloved Judy was diagnosed with cancer in August. Although she was only given days to live she fought a courageous fight for her family and friends in order to spend as much time as she could to comfort and be comforted by...
Harry Robert Woodcock
Nov 2, 2020
Harry "Bob" Woodcock, Independence, Missouri died Monday, November 2, 2020 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 76. He was born August 3, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the son of the late Frances and Harry Raymond Woodcock of Wilmington, North Carolina. He retired from the Kansas State Penitentiary as an...
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