Mona Waunene Markle
Dec 10, 2020
Mona Waunene Markle, 93, passed away on December 10, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Mona was born on Christmas Eve, 1926 in Maysville, AR. She grew up in the Southwestern MO area and was a graduate of Jay High School. She then moved to the Kansas City area and was employed with Western Union for...
Ray Edward Dennis
Dec 9, 2020
Ray Edward Dennis, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away on December 9, 2020. Ray was born on December 31, 1921 in Independence, Missouri, to Oscar and Birdie (Rudd) Dennis. He married Beulah Thomas on December 18, 1943, and of that union two children were born: Richard and Janet. On June 13, 1981, Ray married Edith Hirions. He worked as a...
Francis "Ray" Cain
Dec 9, 2020
A Tribute to Dad: Ray Cain, of Independence, MO (our dad) passed away peacefully in his home December 9, 2020. Dad was born in Key West, Florida to Madora and John Cain on December 23, 1924. John was a career navy officer, so dad grew up on Navy bases all over the country. We believe that this contributed to his...
Hazel Marie Sundell (Bridgeman)
Dec 9, 2020
Hazel Marie Sundell, 93, passed away on December 9, 2020, under the care of Kansas City Hospice House. Hazel was born on July 8, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Brown) Bridgeman. She attended the local public schools and met US Navy veteran Doyle Elmer Sundell while at a roller-skating rink. They married on May 21,...
Christian Lane Harris
Dec 9, 2020
Christian Lane Harris, born September 18, 1996 in Muncie, IN, passed away on December 9, 2020, in Olathe, KS at the age of 24. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1-3pm at Ft. Osage Church of the Nazarene in Independence, MO with a funeral service to follow. The service will also be livestreamed on Speaks...
Donna Faye Sedge
Dec 7, 2020
Donna Faye Sedge, a beautiful soul, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. She was 91. Donna was born on October 6, 1929 to Paul and Flossie Miller in Liberal, Kansas. After graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1947 Donna married her high school sweetheart Wayne and spent 68 blissful years together raising a family....
Judith Ann Dorsey (Polski)
Dec 7, 2020
Judith Ann Dorsey, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at her residence. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday ending at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The visitation will be held under current Covid-19 restrictions and masks are required. A private service with burial in Oak...
Jan Marie Justice
Dec 7, 2020
Jan Lappine Falco Justice of Blue Springs, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 75 years old. Jan was born August 10, 1945 to RB and Jeanette Lappine in Kansas City, MO. She worked for many years as a Contact Lens Manager at Discover Vision Centers where she eventually retired. Jan loved planting flowers, watching...
Howard Leon Doctor
Dec 7, 2020
HOWARD LEON DOCTOR Howard Leon Doctor, a man of many trades, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was 81. Howard was born on December 28, 1938 to Gladys and Ermine Doctor in Shelbina, Missouri. Howard was a passionate man. While attending William Chrisman High School he found his first true love. A 1941...
Steven Michael Mccoil
Dec 7, 2020
Steven Michael McCoil passed away on December 7th, 2020, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was 28 years old. Steven was born on February 3, 1992 in Farmington, New Mexico. He graduated from Blue Springs High School in the class of 2010. He was a huge fan of the KC Chiefs and the KC Mavericks, and instilled that sense of hometown...
Donna Maurine Sisk (Fulton)
Dec 6, 2020
Donna Maurine (Fulton) Sisk, 91 of Lenexa, KS passed from complications of Covid-19 on December 6, 2020. The family will greet friends from 10-11:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055 followed by a private graveside service at Floral Hills Cemetery. Donna was born in Fairfax, MO, and graduated...
Peggy Milburn
Dec 6, 2020
Peggy Lou Milburn, 84, of Lee’s Summit, MO, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister left this earth for her heavenly home on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Peggy Lou Milburn was born on February 1, 1936 in Amber, OK to Ted and Margaret Kennedy. She was a graduate of Amber High School in...
Kenneth Albert "Ken" Machamer
Dec 5, 2020
Kenneth Albert “Ken” Machamer, of Independence, MO, a family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren, passed away on December 5, 2020. He was 82 years old. Ken was born on July 22, 1938 in Davenport, Iowa, to Herbert and Myrtle (Oldenburg) Machamer. He graduated from Davenport High School in the class of 1956, then went on to the...
Aurora Sara "Brodie" Gorbet (Polina)
Dec 5, 2020
Aurora Sara “Brodie” Gorbet, 80, passed away on December 5, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. Brodie was born on April 2, 1940 in Topeka, KS to Paul J. Polina, Sr. and Edith (Marquez) Polina. She was a student at St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from William Chrisman in the class of 1958. She went straight to work for Percy...
Kent Jeffrey "Bo" Mcintosh
Dec 5, 2020
Kent Jeffrey “Bo” McIntosh, 50 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The visitation will be held under current Covid-19 restrictions of 50 people maximum at one time in our facility and...
John Patrick Fitzgearlds
Dec 5, 2020
John Patrick Fitzgearlds, a kind, loving man, passed away at North Kansas City Hospital on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. He was 53. John was born on August 8th, 1967 to James and Laura Fitzgearlds in North Kansas City, Missouri. While growing up John was an athlete. Football and Basketball were just a few activities he took part in as a...
Curtis Joe Martin
Dec 4, 2020
Curtis Joe Martin, age 60, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. Curtis was born on January 2, 1960, in Carrollton, Missouri. Curtis graduated from Carrollton High School (‘78) and then attended Graceland University (‘82). He became a kicker for the GU football team, and it was there he earned the nickname “The Toe.” Curtis was a member and riverboat captain...
