Obituaries
Kathleen Louise Dowden (Drake)
Nov 7, 2019
Kathleen Dowden, 71, of Independence, MO passed away November 7, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Friday, November 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Kathleen was born November 21,...
Wilma "Jean" Swihart (Campbell)
Nov 5, 2019
Jean Swihart, 91, of Independence, MO passed away November 5, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Tuesday, November 12, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial at Longview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. Jean...
Beverly Joyce Rooks (Garrett)
Nov 5, 2019
Beverly Joyce Rooks, 74, of Sibley, MO, passed away on November 5, 2019. Beverly was born on July 25, 1945, in North Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Paul and Eileen (Cochel) Garrett. She graduated from Park Hill High School in the class of 1963 and married Leslie Vance Rooks the following year. Beverly and Leslie were the proud parents...
Barbara Phillips Ellis (Phillips)
Nov 4, 2019
Barbara Phillips Ellis, 87, of Greeley, Colorado, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 4, 2019. She was born on January 16, 1932, in Larned, Kansas, to Warren Purslow and Eloise (Heaton) Phillips. Barbara graduated from Larned High School in 1950, along with twelve other graduates who had started Kindergarten together and graduated together. She began playing piano at the...
Lori Ann Borgman-Griffis
Nov 3, 2019
Lori Ann Borgman-Griffis, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away Nov. 3, 2019. A memorial visitation will be held 1-2:30pm, Sat., Nov. 16 at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO 64016.Private burial will take place later. Lori was born Jan. 28, 1965 in Topeka, KS and attended Kearney High School in the Class of 1983....
Terry Neil Greenwood
Nov 3, 2019
Terry Greenwood, 72, of Independence, MO passed away November 3, 2019. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, at Ulmer Funeral Home, 1208 S. Garrison, Carthage, MO, and burial will take place at...
Paul Kenneth Palmer
Nov 3, 2019
Paul Kenneth Palmer, 91 years, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. Paul was born on July 20, 1928, to Fred and Norine Palmer. He grew up in Cheyenne, WY. He joined the Navy towards the end of WW II, serving from 1945-1947. Paul served on the USS Dyess, a battleship...
Dolores Ann Rondomanski (Gouldsmith)
Nov 3, 2019
Dolores Rondomanski, 86, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019. A Celebration of Life will take place from 1-3 pm Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the family home. In lieu of flowers or memorial contributions the family asked that you share a favorite memory of Dolores. Dolores was born on November 17, 1933 in Independence, MO to...
Frances Virginia Mundy (Painter)
Nov 2, 2019
Frances Virginia Mundy, 85, Independence passed Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Lakewood Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Services will be 2 pm, Sat., Nov. 9 at Buckner Restoration Branch, 2607 N. Twyman Rd., Independence, MO 64058; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055....
Roy And Barbara Nelson
Nov 2, 2019
A son, daughter, father, mother, grandpa, grandma, papa and nana- they were both dearly loved by their three children- Darryl and wife Jo; Sheryl and boyfriend Gary; Roger and wife Susan; four grandchildren- Jenny and husband Zach, Emily, Philip and Olivia; and two great-grandchildren- Asher and Beckett. They both came from simple beginnings, they worked their way through college and...
Elizabeth Ann Dietrich (Thielen)
Nov 2, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Theresa (Thielen) Dietrich went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. She was 96 years old. Elizabeth Ann was born September 25, 1923, daughter to Fred and Hattie Thielen, and sister to Robert Fredrick and Mary Josephine. She was born in Chanute, Kansas and attended 1st grade...
Denita Lynn Hawley (Hensley)
Nov 1, 2019
Denita Lynn Hawley, age 63, passed away from complications related to dementia peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born February 26, 1956 in Independence, Missouri to Duane and Edith Hensley. She was a 1974 graduate of Jefferson City High School. During her marriage to John Hawley they had two children Clinton and Phillip in 1981 and 1986 respectfully....
Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Walker
Nov 1, 2019
Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Walker, 51, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. Jeff was born on Nov. 29, 1967, in Independence, MO, the son of James Truman Walker Jr. and Sandra Lee Brasel Walker. Growing up, he excelled at football and track. He graduated from Truman High School in the class of 1986, and later graduated from...
Marjorie Fay "Margie" Carl
Nov 1, 2019
Marjorie “Margie” Fay Carl, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Friday, November 15, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N Pleasant St, Independence, MO...
Ruby Lee Lyman
Oct 31, 2019
Ruby Lee Lyman, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Liberty, MO. Ruby was born on September 17, 1927, the daughter of Henry Cleveland and Golda Pearl (McMurtrey) Amos. She grew up in Mountain Grove, MO, and in 1947, she married Bill Hamer – to this union were born three children. In 1962, she relocated to the Independence...
Zola L. Browning (Snider)
Oct 30, 2019
Zola Browning, 99, a lifetime resident of Independence, loved the song "I'll Fly Away." On October 30, she lived that song and "flew away" to heaven. Her life story does not record a series of awards and recognitions, but if you were one of those blessed to enjoy her love and loyalty, there's no doubt of her greatness. Every one...
Michael Dean "Mike" Barber
Oct 30, 2019
Michael Dean “Mike” Barber, 64, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 30, 2019. Cremation; private inurnment at a later date. The family requests contributions to Independence Animal Services, 21001 MO-78, Independence, MO 64057. Mike was born Dec. 16, 1954 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Van Horn High School in the Class of 1973. He served as an officer on...
Raymond Carlyle Meadows
Oct 30, 2019
Raymond C. Meadows, 84 of Independence, MO passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2019 at Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 E. Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Monday...
Verona L. Buck (Beadles)
Oct 30, 2019
Verona Buck, 79, of Independence, MO passed away October 30, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. memorial service on Monday, November 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Verona was born January 25, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to James and Bessie (Carver) Beadles. She graduated from...
Tena Louise Epperson
Oct 29, 2019
Tena Louise Epperson, 59, of Nevada, MO passed away on October 29, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1960 to James Oliver and Lonia Louise (Smothers) Epperson. She is survived by her sister Vickie Clark of Independence. A graveside inurnment will be 3pm Monday, November 11, 2019 in Brooking Cemetery where she will be laid to ret with her...
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