Aug 19, 2020

Bobbie Jahliel (Bob) Nossaman, 86, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed peacefully from this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. Bob was born March 25, 1934, to Roy and Ethel (Yarberry) Nossaman in Cunningham, KS. Bob graduated high school in 1951 in Isabel, KS., then went on to marry Betty Berry in 1954. From this union,...

Aug 19, 2020

Ronald Dean Detwiler, 84, died August 19, 2020 at St Mary's Village with his loving wife and daughters by his side. Ronald was born July 25, 1936 to Victor and Mable Detwiler. He was a dedicated Husband, Dad, Granddad, Honey and Great Grandad. He was preceded in Death by his Mother, Step Mother, Father, Sisters, Brother, Mother in law and...

Aug 19, 2020

Jackie Dewayne Clinton, 78, passed away on August 19, 2020. Jackie was born on March 5, 1942 in Howell County, Missouri, to Lester and Naomi Clinton. He graduated from Willow Springs High School in the class of 1959, where he was the president of the FFA. He then went on to the United States Air Force, where he proudly served...

Aug 19, 2020

Steven J. Pace, 59, of Independence, MO, passed away on Wednesday August 19th, 2020. A Celebration of Life honoring Steve will take place at a later date. Steve was born on September 17, 1960 in Waverly, IA to Maurice and Bernita (Volk) Pace. Steve Pace loved college wrestling. He considered himself one of the biggest fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Aug 18, 2020

Johnny Pat Sims, 86, passed away on August 18, 2020, in Independence, MO. Johnny was born November 23, 1933 in Sturgeon, Missouri to Elbert Jackson “Jack” Sims and Carrie D. (Voorhees) Sims. He attended the first three grades in Sturgeon, MO and then the family moved to Centralia, MO where he graduated from Centralia Public Schools.He attended Moberly Junior College...

Aug 18, 2020

Mildred “Dorine” Spears, 97, passed away on August 18, 2020. Dorine was born on June 5, 1923 in Bates County Missouri, to Robert and Amy Evans. She married Lester R. Spears on July 5, 1946. Four children were born to this union: Linda, Bill, Kathy and Brenda. Dorine was a loving wife, mother and very able homemaker, who enjoyed fishing...

Aug 17, 2020

Andrew James Colletti, 85, of Independence, MO passed away August 17, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be privately held for the family with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Andrew was born June 7, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Sebastian...

Aug 17, 2020

FRED LEON BIBLER (March 20, 1944 – August 17, 2020) Fred was born the second of two boys in Kansas City, Missouri to Fern and Minnie (Wessley) Bibler. He grew up working for his parents at Spruce Garage, and graduated from East High School in 1962. He married Patricia Cockrell in August 1963, and they celebrated 56 years of life...

Aug 17, 2020

Lisa Marie Allwin, 57, passed away on August 17, 2020. Lisa was born on November 21, 1962 in Kansas City Missouri, to Vernon and Joan Allwin. She attended Lakewood State School and was a loving daughter and sister. She had a passion for playing games and puzzles, as well as socializing in the community. Lisa loved playing records and listening...

Aug 15, 2020

Alfred “Dub” Gist, 87, of Independence, MO passed away August 15, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal’s Best Friends. Dub was born November 3, 1932 in Latham, MO, one of ten...

Aug 15, 2020

Betty S. Karnaze, 83 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Betty was born November 12, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK and spent her early life in Pittsburg, KS. She later received a Bachelor of Art in education from MU. She was an art and elementary classroom teacher who cherished working with children. She...

Aug 14, 2020

Gretchen Ann Dugan, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Gretchen was born May 23, 1942 in Michigan and had worked for a number of years for the Internal Revenue Service...

Aug 14, 2020

Frances Louise Emberton, 95 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 2200 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO 64058 with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There...

Aug 14, 2020

Timothy (Tim) Zucca of Independence, MO passed peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020. Tim was born December 25, 1951 to Herb & Opal Zucca of Independence, MO. Tim leaves behind two sons, Larry and Jay (wife Jenn), grandchildren Madison, Katelin, Landon, Haley, Eli, and Toby. Mother Opal Zucca, brother Wyatt Zucca, sisters Marta Zucca, Colette Kingston (husband Chuck) and Keisha...

Aug 13, 2020

Warren S. West, 96, of Independence, MO passed away August 13, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be private, with burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Warren was born May 16, 1924 in Independence, MO to Everett J. and Erma...

Aug 13, 2020

Aug 12, 2020

Don Bartley Reimal was born in Olathe, Kansas on September 16, 1941. When Don was six months old the family moved to Independence where his father worked at Lake City Arsenal during the war. The Reimals, which included not only Don, but his three brothers, lived in a typical post war neighborhood near Hill Park. He attended Bristol Elementary School...

Aug 11, 2020

JoAnn Hedrick, 72, passed away on August 11, 2020, after a courageous nine-year battle with stage four breast cancer. A lifelong resident of the Independence area, JoAnn was born on December 17, 1947, the daughter of Rashia Cleveland Webb and Florence Henningsen Webb. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in the class of 1965. She became a stay-at-home mom...

Aug 11, 2020

Beulah Mae Phillips, 91, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A service may be held at a later date. Beulah was born August 5, 1929 in Francisco, IN to Clarence and Irma (Lytle) Bruce. She graduated from Oakland City High School in Oakland City, IN in 1946 before meeting her husband, Earl D. Phillips. They made...

Aug 10, 2020

“I have taken my flight and changed my address” Adah Marie May Meng, 100, passed away peacefully in her home of 75 years on Monday August 10th, 2020. She was born in Warrensburg, Missouri, September 8, 1919. She moved to Independence, Missouri with her mother Christine Hall and father James Hall when she was 6 years old. Adah attended Bryant...