Obituaries
Ellen Novak
Sep 20, 2020
Ellen Novak, 96, Sugar Creek, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be from 10-11am, Thursday, September 24, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Family and friends are invited to attend Mass which will begin at 11am. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks...
Betty Jo Alkire (Sharp)
Sep 19, 2020
Betty Jo Alkire, of Independence, MO, an eclectic woman who made many people smile with her painted portraits for over 50 years, passed away on September 19, 2020. She was 78 years old. Betty was born on June 20, 1942 in Independence, Missouri, to Robert E. Sharp, Sr. and Gladys C. Sharp. She married Daniel Wayne Hedrick in January of...
Ralph Edward Moore
Sep 18, 2020
Ralph Edward Moore, 88, passed away on September 18th, 2020 at his home. Ralph was born the son of James C. and Mary (Bowman) Moore on June 26th, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Frances L. (Witthar) Moore, on January 4th, 1949 at 16 years of age. Ralph and Frances were married for 67...
Judith L. Leigh (Benbrook)
Sep 18, 2020
Judith L. Leigh, 85, of Independence, MO passed away September 18, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, September 25, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Judith was born September 2, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Clarence and Leda (Johnson) Benbrook. She was preceded in death...
Martin Eugene "Marty" Pilewski
Sep 17, 2020
Martin “Marty” Eugene Pilewski, 58 Marty died peacefully in Independence, Missouri on September 17, 2020. Marty was born to parents Edward F. Pilewski and Barbara A. Pilewski (Bishop) in Copiague, New York on July 7, 1962. Marty was raised on Long Island and over the years spent time living in Corpus Christi, Texas and Alexandria, Virginia before settling in the...
Kenneth Dale Wood
Sep 17, 2020
Kenneth Dale Wood, 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2020. He was born on February 10, 1936 in Slater, Missouri, to Sylvester and Anna Wood. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1954. He then went on to the United States Army, where he proudly served for three years. Kenneth was a machinist and worked for...
Gayle Corum Kirk
Sep 17, 2020
Gayle C. Kirk, of Independence, MO, a friend to both many loved people and animals, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was 65. Gayle entered this world on September 30, 1954 in Independence, MO, the child of William and Delilah (Robinson) Corum. A few years after graduating from Truman High School in 1972, she married her beloved husband...
Anthony Joseph Strassle-Perkins
Sep 16, 2020
Anthony Joseph Strassle-Perkins "Ant" was born on August 25th 2004 to Chrisana Strassle and Anthony Perkins. Anthony was taken from this world on September 16th 2020 from a fatal gun shot going with his father to get his favorite food Mcdonalds. Anthony leaves behind his older sister Autumn Bullock and 5 year old sister Aaliyah Rigdon. His loving grandparents who...
Donald Duensing
Sep 16, 2020
Donald Duensing, a man who loved a good round of golf and playing his trumpet, played his last note on September 16, 2020. He was 73 years old. A public visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A private service will be held for the...
Walter Michael Brier
Sep 15, 2020
Walter Michael Brier, 67, a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, passed away on September 15, 2020. Walter was born on June 4, 1953 to Richard Delancy Brier, Sr. and Lucy (Duran) (Brier) Ellstrom. He graduated from Park Hill High School in the class of 1971 and joined the United States Army in 1975. After three years of service,...
Clifford Junior "Tubs" Newton
Sep 14, 2020
Clifford Junior “Tubs” Newton, 74, passed away on September 14, 2020, in Kansas City, KS. Tubs was born on November 19, 1945, in Sycamore, MO to Clifford and Edna (Carter) Newton. In 1961, he and his family moved to the Kansas City area, where he remained for the rest of his life. He attended Van Horn High School but was...
James Marvin "Jim" Hefley Jr.
Sep 14, 2020
James Marvin “Jim” Hefley, Jr., of Independence, MO passed away on September 14, 2020 at the age of 64. Jim was born on March 25, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, to James Marvin Hefley, Sr. and Virginia Carol Lackey Hefley. He graduated from Van Horn High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Lexington...
The Reverend David T. Lyon
Sep 13, 2020
The Reverend David T. Lyon, long-time pastor of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Independence, MO, died on Sunday, September 13, after a long illness. He was 73. Lyon, who retired in 2012 after more than two decades of service at St. Luke’s, was beloved by his congregation for his tireless dedication, and his boundless compassion and love. In...
Angela Sue Messina (Hunt)
Sep 13, 2020
Angela Sue Messina, 53 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Angela was born August...
Dr. James Dwile "Jim" Austin
Sep 13, 2020
Dr. James D. Austin (Jim), 82, of Independence, Missouri passed away on September 13, 2020, after a series of hospitalizations. Jim was born and raised on the outskirts of Mott, North Dakota on the Austin family farm. He attended Mott Lincoln High School before receiving his undergraduate degrees from North Dakota State University BS 1959, BA 1961. While at NDSU...
Lillian Mae Sunderland (Clarke)
Sep 13, 2020
Lillian Mae (Clarke) Sunderland, age 92, opened her arms widely to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of September 13, 2020. She died peacefully while living the past several months at Redwood of Carmel Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Independence. Unfortunately, she had not been surrounded by her loving family due to the COVID virus...
Betty Loraine Cornelius (Lindley)
Sep 12, 2020
Betty Loraine Cornelius, 96 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Country Oak Village in Grain Valley, MO. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00...
Marshall Eugene Brooker
Sep 12, 2020
Marshall Eugene Brooker, Independence, MO 1942-2020 Marshall gained his angel wings September 12,2020. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Beverley June Brooker (Mundy), Children, Janell Dilday (Jason), Farron Brooker (Stacey), Dale Brooker (Jeannette), Bill Brooker (Renae), Misti McVay (Steve), Kenneth Brooker, Charles Brooker (Stephanie), Mandi Brooker, Marc Brooker (Ashley), Steven Brooker. 19 beautiful Granddaughters, 6...
Charles Edward "Chuck" Mabie
Sep 12, 2020
Charles Edward “Chuck” Mabie, died unexpectedly and way too soon on September 12, 2020. He was 52 years old. A public visitation will take place from 6-8:00 pm on Sunday September 27, and a funeral service will take place on Monday September 28 at 10:00 am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence MO. Chuck was born...
Edward Cosby "Eddie" Gill
Sep 11, 2020
Edward Cosby “Eddie” Gill, 65, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020. A visitation will be held Friday, September 18th from 1-2pm with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Eddie was born on November 8, 1954 in Independence to...
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