Obituaries
Roger Howard Mayhew
Aug 21, 2020
Roger Howard Mayhew was born January 16, 1943, in Plainville, KS. He was the son of Howard Nathan Mayhew and Edna Marie Palmberg Mayhew. Roger went to be with his heavenly Father on August 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Stephen Howard Mayhew. Surviving are his wife of 56 years Claretta Mae Tannahill Mayhew,...
Ralph E. Keeling
Aug 20, 2020
Ralph E. Keeling, resident of Independence, MO, born August 4, 1926 passed away at the age of 94 on Thursday, August 20, 2020. The son of Ola and Nellie (Pancoast) Keeling, Ralph was born in Carrollton, MO. He married Sammie Robb on May 16, 1944. Together they moved to Independence in 1950. Ralph worked at Lake City Ammunition for a...
Marilyn Elizabeth Humm (Heying)
Aug 20, 2020
Marilyn Humm (Heying), 81, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away at the family home on August 20, 2020. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard, and 10 children: Marian (John) Maglich, Andy Humm, Theresa (Nik) Hiremath, Beth (Macy) Way, Jim (Angie) Humm, Mike (Becky) Humm, Carla (Andy Walleck) Humm, Tim Humm, T.J. Humm, and Ben (Candace) Humm....
Beverly Lorraine Miller
Aug 20, 2020
Beverly Lorraine Miller, 88, passed away at her home after a courageous battle with cancer, on August 20, 2020. Beverly was born on August 18, 1932 in Grain Valley Missouri, to Noel and Lorraine Wilkinson. During WWII, she moved with her family to Richland, Washington, where her father worked at an ammunition plant. Following the war, Beverly and her family...
Vicki Lynn Matney-Hutsell
Aug 19, 2020
Vicki Lynn Matney-Hutsell, 65, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020. Vicki was born on January 19, 1955 in Joplin, Missouri, to Leonard and Nellie Starchman. She married Edward Matney on September 19, 1970 and two children were born to this union: Nichole and Tressa. They divorced in 1977. She later met the love of her life John Hutsell, and...
Bob J. Nossaman
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,...
Ronald Dean Detwiler
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...
Jackie Dewayne Clinton
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...
Steven James Pace
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...
Johnny Pat Sims
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...
Mildred "Dorine" Spears
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...
Andrew James Colletti
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...
Fred Leon Bibler
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...
Lisa Marie Allwin
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...
Alfred "Dub" Gist
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...
Betty S. Karnaze (Self)
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...
Gretchen Ann Dugan
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...
Frances Louise Emberton (Huffaker)
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...
Timothy Lane Zucca
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...
Warren S. West
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...
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