Obituaries
Janet Mary Gerken (Rieger)
May 4, 2021
Janet Mary Gerken, 83 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born January 30, 1938 in Oradell, NJ to Herbert and Ethyl (Gorman) Rieger. She is survived by her husband Eric Gerken married in 1959; 4 children; Valerie Stutz, MO (Bill), Sandra Wells, NJ (Kerry), Stacie...
Jerry Alan Williams
May 3, 2021
Jerry Alan Williams, of Independence, MO, a quiet and reserved man, who was a devoted Catholic, passed away on May 3, 2021. He was 73 years old. Jerry was born on September 9, 1947 in Savannah, Missouri to Lee and Francis Williams and was the youngest of 3 children. He graduated from Truman High School in the class of 1967,...
Shirley Darlene Richardson
May 3, 2021
Shirley Darlene Richardson passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was 73. Shirley was born to Wray and Matilda Richardson on May 3, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Raytown High School in 1966, Shirley continued her education and received an Associates Degree in accounting. She became an accountant...
Barbara Ann Wilson (Roy)
May 2, 2021
Barbara Ann Wilson, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was 74. Barbara was born on June 22, 1946 in Liberty, Missouri. After graduating from college in Warrensburg, Barbara began her career at Ward Marketing. Shortly after, she met the love of her life Carl. They were married in 1982 and spent the next...
Teddy Joe Price
May 2, 2021
Teddy Joe Price passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 after a yearlong battle with a rare mitochondrial genetic disorder called DNM1L. He was surrounded by his family. Teddy was 6 years old. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on August 7, 2014 to Patrick and Hannah Price. Teddy was a vibrant little boy who loved anything to do...
Ladonna Jo Mccorkendale (Thompson)
May 1, 2021
LaDonna Jo McCorkendale, 62 of Camdenton, Mo, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time...
Beverly Ann Carrender
Apr 30, 2021
Beverly A. Carrender, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on April 30, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 81. Beverly was born on September 11, 1939 in Jefferson City, MO, the first child of A.C. “Hop” and Zarabelle (Bret) Becker. She was in the first graduating class of Helias High School in 1957. She married her husband, Glenn E....
Todd Grady Hinton
Apr 30, 2021
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to one of these two charities in memory of Todd. Shatterproof- a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis in the United States. Click here to donate American Diabetes Association Click here to donate
Jerry Jefferson Keck
Apr 29, 2021
Jerry Jefferson Keck, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Thursday, April 29th, 2021. He was 85. A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Thursday, May 6th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence, MO. Jerry was born February 8, 1936 to Jeff and...
Donald Cecil "Don" Guyer
Apr 26, 2021
Donald Cecil “Don” Guyer, a man of faith, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was 84. Don was born to Cecil and Catherine Guyer on July 18, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. After attending Manuel High Vo-Tech school for carpentry Don spent two years in Texas. He was very proud to serve with the Brethern Volunteer Services....
Karen Sue Elder (Crosby)
Apr 25, 2021
Karen Elder, age 72, died on April 25, 2021 in her Independence, MO home after a battle against pancreatic cancer. She was born to Henry and Evelyn Crosby on April 25, 1949 in Olney, IL and was the oldest of 6 children. At a very young age Karen started visiting her grandparents Otis and Ethel Crosby’s farm, where she learned...
Linda Marie Ladd
Apr 25, 2021
Linda Marie Ladd, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday April 25th, 2021. She was 72. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Friday May 7th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Ronald Ladd; infant daughter, Vickie Ladd; and her parents, Emil and Helen Soetaert....
Theresa Yvonne Ramirez (Guerra)
Apr 24, 2021
Theresa Yvonne Ramirez, 81 of Odessa, MO Ascended peacefully to the Heavenly Kingdom, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at St. Mark Catholic Church with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday evening following the...
Mark Alan Ladd
Apr 23, 2021
Mark Alan “Papa” Ladd, a man of faith, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was 63. Mark was born to Mark and Margie Ladd on June 4, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Van Horn High School Mark worked a variety of jobs until October 7, 1981 when he...
Patricia Ann Moffett (Carson)
Apr 23, 2021
Patricia Ann Moffett, 75 of Elliott, IA passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Jennie Emundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Pitts Chapel Cemetery near Harrisonville, MO. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the services, at the graveside. Patricia was born...
Dorothy M. Crank
Apr 22, 2021
Dorothy M. Crank, 98, of Independence, Mo., died there April 22, 2021. The cause was cancer exacerbated by the extreme isolation of COVID 19. She had been active in the community since moving to Independence in 1947. Dorothy belonged to the Independence Young Matrons, a service organization, for 50 years. She was the group’s president in 1963-64. She led her...
Devon Joe Smith
Apr 22, 2021
Devon was fun loving always out to make a person smile. He enjoyed his friends, his trucks and anything he could collect. He's survived in death by Parents, Randy and Sarah Smith; Brother, Seven Jones; Sister, Savanah Smith; Grandparents, Bennie, Dixie Martin, Walter Smith, and Rosa Curttright along with many family and friends that will love and miss him forever....
Lawrence Howard "Larry" Fields
Apr 21, 2021
Lawrence Howard “Larry” Fields, 93, of Independence, MO passed away at home in his sleep on April 21, 2021. Larry was born and raised in Independence, Missouri on May 2, 1927 to parents Leslie and Elvie Fields. Right after graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard, where he proudly served for over a year. After his discharge, Larry went...
William Troy "Bill" Mckinney
Apr 20, 2021
William (Bill) Troy McKinney, 98, of Buckner, met his precious Savior Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bill was born on September 2, 1922 in Center Hill, AR, the son of Joseph David and Martha (Ann America Williams; Mattie) McKinney. Survivors include: son, Billy (Candy), Sibley, three daughters, Janice Christopher, Osage Beach,...
Rebecca Jane Hatley
Apr 20, 2021
Rebecca Jane Hatley, 62 of Raymore, MO passed away, Tuesday April 20, 2021 at the Belton Hospital. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Emmanuel Cemetery in...
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