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...

Aug 8, 2020

Verona Sue (Boomgaarden) Roberts, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Lee’s Summit, MO, on August 8, 2020. The daughter of Rev. Neelo and Vera Boomgaarden, Verona was born on November 22, 1949, in Rock Rapids, IA. She graduated from Fullerton High School of Fullerton, NE, in 1968, and went on to attend Hastings College where she met her...

Aug 7, 2020

Martha Jeanne Richert, 80, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020. Martha was born on September 11, 1939 in Glendale California, to Charles and Ruby Haylock. She graduated from high school in Southern California in the class of 1957. Later, three sons were born: Mike, Jim and Charles. Martha was an LPN for many years. She also worked in cafeteria...

Aug 7, 2020

Nancy Lou Spencer, 90, passed away on August 7, 2020 in Raymore, MO. Nancy was born on June 28, 1930, in Carrollton, MO, the daughter of Sherman W. Brockmeier and Ruth Rhea Brockmeier. She graduated from Chillicothe High School in the class of 1948, and shortly thereafter married Wilbur Wayne Spencer. To their union were born four children. Nancy was...

Aug 6, 2020

Louis “Corky” Holloway, 95, passed away on August 6, 2020. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 11th from 4:30-6:30pm with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 7:00pm, both at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Entombment will take place Wednesday, August 12th at 10:00am at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum in Raytown....

Aug 6, 2020

Clara Olga Yahnig Halfhill VanBiber went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 6th, 2020 at 94 ½ years young. She was born February 6th 1926 at Wilburton, Oklahoma to Henry and Florence Yahnig. She was preceded in death by her two parents, two beloved husbands, Tranville H. Halfhill in 1978, and James T. VanBiber Sr. in 2000,...

Aug 6, 2020

Marsha Lynne Williams, 76, of Osceola, MO (formerly of Independence, MO) passed away August 6, 2020. A private inurnment will take place for the family at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Marsha was born December 6, 1943 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Kansas City, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Irene Pope; son, Wallace...

Aug 6, 2020

Barbara “Joann” Raddy, 84, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. Joann was born on February 24, 1936 in Marshfield Missouri, to John and Elizabeth Raddy. She lived in the Independence area for over 50 years. There she worked in various restaurants, including Jerry’s in Fairmont. Joann was a loving sister, aunt and daughter, who loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2020

Thelma Lucille Ecord, 91 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 11. 2020 at Blue Springs Cemetery. Thelma was born April 4, 1929 in Branch, MO to Albert and Urania (Carnahan) Jamison. She spent her early life in Branch and graduated from Mack’s Creek High School where she played on...

Aug 5, 2020

Katherine “Kathy” Joyce McMullen, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9-10 am on Monday, August 10th with funeral services to begin at 10 am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Graveside service will follow at Mt Washington Cemetery. Kathy was born June 6th, 1937 in Lexington,...

Aug 4, 2020

Aug 4, 2020

Susan ‘Sue’ Louise (Barlow) Mannen, 84, passed away on August 4, 2020 at Rosewood Health and Rehab-The Groves with family at her side. Sue was born to Walter and Laura Barlow, their only child, on June 6, 1936 and grew up in St Louis, MO. She had a lifelong friend since kindergarten, who in her mind was a sister, Nancy...

Aug 3, 2020

Samuel Jennings Chappelow, 88, passed away on August 3, 2020. Sam was born on June 4, 1932 in Independence Missouri, to Edwin and Eva Chappelow. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1951. In November of 1952, he was drafted by the Army and was stationed in Austria. He attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA, graduating with an Associate...

Aug 3, 2020

Elsie Ruth Gasser, 79, passed away on August 3, 2020 in Independence, MO. Ruth, as she was known, was born on August 27, 1940 in Orlando, Florida to Lee and Halcyone Mahoney. As a young girl, she grew up in the Madison, Florida area. She was raised in the Catholic faith and loved to ride horses and play with her...

Aug 1, 2020

Judith Rathbun Beard, 79, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on August 1, 2020. A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, at Mt. Washington...

Jul 31, 2020

Gary Lewis Mullendore, 78, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm Thursday, August 6th with a funeral service at 10am, Friday, August 7th, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Six Mile Cemetery. Gary was born June 27, 1942, in Atherton MO to...