Obituaries
Bobby M. Chard
Oct 20, 2019
Bobby M. Chard, 66, Independence, MO died unexpectedly Oct. 20, 2019. As were his wishes, he will be cremated and services will be announced at a later date. Bobby was born Nov. 27, 1952 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from East High School. He drove a dump truck all of his life and was an expert welder. He was...
Ryan Earl Linneman
Oct 19, 2019
Ryan Earl Linneman of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, joined the great gig in the sky on Saturday, October 19th, 2019, during the dawn of his 37th cycle around the sun. After succumbing to injuries suffered from a vehicular accident the week prior, he transitioned into eternity at Research Medical Center in Independence, where he was surrounded by loved ones and cradled...
Jean Carol Yelton (Cash)
Oct 19, 2019
Jean C. Cash Yelton, 80, of Independence, MO passed October 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, at Trinity Episcopal Church. Jean was born October 22, 1938 in Kentucky to Noel and Julia (Lawson) Cash. She is survived by her three children, Vickie Griffin, Peggy Sue Yelton and William Edward Yelton; along...
Lorraine Gietzen
Oct 19, 2019
Lorraine Gietzen, 91, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 19, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Friday, Oct. 25 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055; inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am before Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the...
Kaizley Renee Reynolds
Oct 18, 2019
Kaizley Renee Reynolds passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on October 18th, 2019. Kaizley Renee was born on February 21st, 2019. During her short 7 months here on earth she has touched and impacted so many people, even the ones she has yet to know. She loved to spend her time watching her Chiefs football while eating...
James Michael "Mike" Copenhaver
Oct 15, 2019
James Michael Copenhaver, 68, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 15, 2019. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. Mike was born...
Michael Mathew "Mike" Smith
Oct 15, 2019
Mike Smith, 68, of Independence, MO passed away October 15, 2019. A Memorial Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Mike was born on April 29, 1951 in Independence, MO to Herbert and Twila (Cook) Smith. He was a graduate of Truman High School, just recently attending his 50th reunion. For many years Mike played...
Betty May Hays (Highfill)
Oct 15, 2019
Betty May Hays, 90, Plattsburg, MO formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away October 15, 2019. Services will be private. The family requests contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Poplar Bluff, 500 N. Main St., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 or the American Cancer Society. Betty was born June 11, 1929 in Doniphan, MO. She graduated from Southeast Missouri...
Evelyn Virginia Wood (Wilson)
Oct 14, 2019
Virginia Wood, 87, of Independence, MO passed away October 14, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. A rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. with a visitation to be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Virginia was born November 6, 1931 on...
Shirley Ann Crawford (Gorman)
Oct 11, 2019
Shirley Ann Crawford, 89, of Kansas City MO, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4101 E 105th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64137. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am before Mass at the...
Beverly Ruth Campbell
Oct 11, 2019
Beloved mother and dear friend to many, Beverly Ruth Campbell returned to her heavenly home on October 11, 2019 at age 91. Born to Joseph and Alice “Dolsie” Patrick on September 5, 1928 in Independence, Missouri, Beverly attended Bristol Elementary and Northeast High School. She entered Missouri Valley College where the Freshman Queen was swept off her feet by returning...
Judy Kay Garza
Oct 10, 2019
Judy Kay Garza, 55, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 10th, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 19th at Calvary Temple of Kansas City; 5607 St. John Ave.; Kansas City, MO 64123. Judy was born on October 26th, 1963, in San Angelo, TX to William and Dorothy (Denyer) St. Dennis. She worked...
Christopher Keith Patton
Oct 10, 2019
Christopher Keith Patton, 26 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 from injuries in a car accident on Independence Avenue at Wilson Ave. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday...
Bettie L. Snow (Atchison)
Oct 10, 2019
Bettie L. Snow, 95, of Independence, MO passed away October 10, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Tuesday, October 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. Bettie was born July 10, 1924. She was preceded in death...
Lora D. Dailey (Soldi)
Oct 10, 2019
Lora D. Dailey, 67, Waxahachie, TX passed away Oct. 10, 2019. Memorial services will begin at 5:30 pm, Thursday, Oct. 17 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 3:30 pm before the service at the chapel. Lora was born March 14, 1952 in Kansas City, MO and attended East High School....
William Leonard "Bill" Schultz
Oct 9, 2019
William Schultz, 58, of Pilot Grove, MO passed away October 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bill was born September 7, 1961 in Holden, MO to Don and Mary (Amos) Schultz. Bill will always be remembered as a loving son, dad, brother and uncle, who would do anything for those he loved. Bill’s pastimes included riding horses, watching Nascar, telling...
Jack Allen Nichelson
Oct 8, 2019
Jack Nichelson, 75, of KCMO passed away October 8, 2019. Visitation will be 1-2pm Monday, October 14, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Memorial services will follow at 2pm at the Chapel. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Edith Nichelson, and daughter Teresa Parker. Survivors include: wife of 37 years, Sharon Nichelson, son Jack Nichelson Jr.,daughters Michelle Mitchell...
Joan M. Sharkey (Stacker)
Oct 8, 2019
Joan Marie Sharkey, 83, of Independence, MO passed suddenly Tuesday, October 8, 2019 while enjoying camping with friends at Watkins Mill State Park. A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14, at the chapel....
Leonard Gordon Monson
Oct 8, 2019
Leonard Gordon Monson, 73, of Independence, MO, passed away October 8th, 2019. A graveside inurnment will be held at 11:00am, Friday, November 15th, 2019, at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence. Leonard was born on July 31, 1946 in Rochester, MN to Gordon and Harriett Monson. He worked for Fixtures Manufacturing Company his entire adult life and was also a life-long...
Eva Marie Bardo (Klos)
Oct 7, 2019
Eva Marie Bardo, 93, Raytown, MO passed away Oct. 7, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am, Friday, Oct. 11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7099 Blue Ridge, Raytown, MO 64133; entombment at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am before Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions...
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