Richard "Rich" Steven Leonard
Sep 27, 2020
Richard “Rich” Steven Leonard, of Independence, MO, a man who loved taking cruises, took his final trip on September 27, 2020. He was 57 years old. Rich was born on September 19, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Gloria Leonard. He attended Raytown High School, then went on to marry Janet Hoffman on July 23, 1983. Two children...
Neal Dean Fangmann
Sep 25, 2020
Neal Dean Fangmann, 91, of Oak Grove, MO passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at the home. The funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050. Interment with full military honors will follow at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery Higginsville,...
Robert Ray "Bob" Boyed
Sep 24, 2020
Robert Ray “Bob” Boyed whom was a friend to many, a free mason and an animal lover passed away peacefully at his home on September 24, 2020. He was 77 years old. Bob was born on April 30, 1943 to Raymond and Vera Boyed in Bozeman, Montana. Bob attended school at Central High School and quickly found his passion for...
Velma Lorene Jones
Sep 24, 2020
Velma Lorene Jones, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, September, 24th 2020. She was 97 years young.A visitation will be held 9:00 am to 10:00am with the service to follow at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October, 2nd. at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St. Independence, MO. Velma was born on October 24th 1922, to...
Charles Linville Franklin
Sep 22, 2020
Charles Linville Franklin, of Independence, MO, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was 77. Charles entered this world on July 27, 1943 in Lovington, IL, the sixth child of eventually ten to be born to Leland and Eunice (Doss) Franklin. After graduating from high school in Lovington, he married his sweetheart, Karen Crosby. Not long...
Jeffrey Brian "Jeff" Talcott
Sep 22, 2020
Jeffrey Brian Talcott, 47 of Independence, MO, passed away September 22, 2020. Jeff was born February 20, 1973 in Independence, MO. He was the second born of three children to Lynden Talcott and Susan (Sartin) Talcott. During his youth he was active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Jeff was a graduate of Truman High School...
Ronald Allen Moore
Sep 21, 2020
Ronald Allen Moore was reunited with his beloved wife in heaven on September 21, 2020. Ron was born on December 7, 1926, to Frank and Sadie (Sudduth) Moore in Kansas City MO, the youngest of 8 children. He married the love of his life, Ruth Elaine Marsh, in 1946. They bought their Independence home in 1956 where they raised a...
Alice Wake (Miller)
Sep 20, 2020
Alice Wake, a woman who was loved by all, and will be greatly missed, passed away September 20, 2020 at Midwestern Missouri Medical Center of Warrensburg. She was 73 years old, and of Independence, MO. Services will be privately held for the family. Alice was born August 24, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Martha (Kilgore) Miller. She...
Ellen Novak
Sep 20, 2020
Ellen Novak, 96, Sugar Creek, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be from 10-11am, Thursday, September 24, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Family and friends are invited to attend Mass which will begin at 11am. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks...
Betty Jo Alkire (Sharp)
Sep 19, 2020
Betty Jo Alkire, of Independence, MO, an eclectic woman who made many people smile with her painted portraits for over 50 years, passed away on September 19, 2020. She was 78 years old. Betty was born on June 20, 1942 in Independence, Missouri, to Robert E. Sharp, Sr. and Gladys C. Sharp. She married Daniel Wayne Hedrick in January of...
Ralph Edward Moore
Sep 18, 2020
Ralph Edward Moore, 88, passed away on September 18th, 2020 at his home. Ralph was born the son of James C. and Mary (Bowman) Moore on June 26th, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Frances L. (Witthar) Moore, on January 4th, 1949 at 16 years of age. Ralph and Frances were married for 67...
Judith L. Leigh (Benbrook)
Sep 18, 2020
Judith L. Leigh, 85, of Independence, MO passed away September 18, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, September 25, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Judith was born September 2, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Clarence and Leda (Johnson) Benbrook. She was preceded in death...
Martin Eugene "Marty" Pilewski
Sep 17, 2020
Martin “Marty” Eugene Pilewski, 58 Marty died peacefully in Independence, Missouri on September 17, 2020. Marty was born to parents Edward F. Pilewski and Barbara A. Pilewski (Bishop) in Copiague, New York on July 7, 1962. Marty was raised on Long Island and over the years spent time living in Corpus Christi, Texas and Alexandria, Virginia before settling in the...
Kenneth Dale Wood
Sep 17, 2020
Kenneth Dale Wood, 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2020. He was born on February 10, 1936 in Slater, Missouri, to Sylvester and Anna Wood. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1954. He then went on to the United States Army, where he proudly served for three years. Kenneth was a machinist and worked for...
Gayle Corum Kirk
Sep 17, 2020
Gayle C. Kirk, of Independence, MO, a friend to both many loved people and animals, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was 65. Gayle entered this world on September 30, 1954 in Independence, MO, the child of William and Delilah (Robinson) Corum. A few years after graduating from Truman High School in 1972, she married her beloved husband...
Anthony Joseph Strassle-Perkins
Sep 16, 2020
Anthony Joseph Strassle-Perkins "Ant" was born on August 25th 2004 to Chrisana Strassle and Anthony Perkins. Anthony was taken from this world on September 16th 2020 from a fatal gun shot going with his father to get his favorite food Mcdonalds. Anthony leaves behind his older sister Autumn Bullock and 5 year old sister Aaliyah Rigdon. His loving grandparents who...
Donald Duensing
Sep 16, 2020
Donald Duensing, a man who loved a good round of golf and playing his trumpet, played his last note on September 16, 2020. He was 73 years old. A public visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A private service will be held for the...
Walter Michael Brier
Sep 15, 2020
Walter Michael Brier, 67, a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, passed away on September 15, 2020. Walter was born on June 4, 1953 to Richard Delancy Brier, Sr. and Lucy (Duran) (Brier) Ellstrom. He graduated from Park Hill High School in the class of 1971 and joined the United States Army in 1975. After three years of service,...
Clifford Junior "Tubs" Newton
Sep 14, 2020
Clifford Junior “Tubs” Newton, 74, passed away on September 14, 2020, in Kansas City, KS. Tubs was born on November 19, 1945, in Sycamore, MO to Clifford and Edna (Carter) Newton. In 1961, he and his family moved to the Kansas City area, where he remained for the rest of his life. He attended Van Horn High School but was...
James Marvin "Jim" Hefley Jr.
Sep 14, 2020
James Marvin “Jim” Hefley, Jr., of Independence, MO passed away on September 14, 2020 at the age of 64. Jim was born on March 25, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, to James Marvin Hefley, Sr. and Virginia Carol Lackey Hefley. He graduated from Van Horn High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Lexington...
