Samuel Jennings Chappelow
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...
Elsie Ruth Gasser
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...
Judith Rathbun Beard
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...
Gary Lewis Mullendore
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...
Sheilah Elizabeth Combs
Jul 29, 2020
Sheilah Elizabeth Combs, 63, passed away on July 29, 2020 in Independence, MO. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, from 4-7pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence. Sheilah was born on January 27, 1957 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Bud & Berniece (Casey) Vest. She graduated from Van Horn High School...
Helen Mabelle Tolliver
Jul 28, 2020
Helen Mabelle Tolliver, 95, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 28th, 2020. A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Wednesday, August 5th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery at 11:30am. Helen was born October 27th, 1924 in Neodesha, KS to Frank and Remo (Anderson) Bryson. She graduated...
Buddy Clayton Guinn Iii
Jul 28, 2020
Buddy C. Guinn, III, 42 of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. Cremation is planned, and private family services will be held due to Covid-19 restrictions. Buddy was born May 16, 1978 in Albuquerque, NM to Buddy C. Guinn, Jr, and Rhonda Joyce (Maddux). He has been a long-time area resident, graduating from Blue...
David Paul Smith
Jul 28, 2020
David Paul Smith, 67 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening, July 31, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Mo 645055. A graveside service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens....
Alice Cecile Page (Wunderle)
Jul 26, 2020
Alice Cecile Page (née Wunderle) lived a long, interesting, adventurous life. Alice was born in Detroit on February 4, 1924 to Alice Cecile Tschaegle, the only US citizen of her French family, and Albert Wunderle, a waiter originally from Germany. In June 1925, when Alice was 15 months old, her mom took her to live with her grandparents in Alsace,...
Christopher Allen "Chris" Whitson
Jul 26, 2020
Christopher Allen Whitson, 39 of Independence, MO passed away (unexpectedly) Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Chris was born June 23rd 1981 in Independence, MO. Chris was a Maintenance Technician by trade. He enjoyed watching baseball and football, fishing, spending time with his loved ones and his beloved dog Kush. His favorite teams were the Royals and the...
Laura Jean Yohe
Jul 26, 2020
Laura Jean Yohe, 80 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Private services will be held with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Laura was born November 15, 1939 in Independence, MO to William Chester and Elizabeth Katherine (Bunney) Matson and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Van Horn High School. She had worked...
Wilma Richards
Jul 25, 2020
Marie Wilma Richards, 98, of Independence, MO passed away on July 25, 2020. Visitation will be from 9-10am, with funeral to follow at 10am, both Friday, July 31, at Speaks Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Entombment will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice or the DAV. Wilma was born on...
Frederick F. "Fred" Striley Sr.
Jul 25, 2020
Frederick F. Striley, Sr., 86, of Independence, MO, passed away on July 25, 2020. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, from 9-10am, with funeral to follow at 10am, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. In his memory, contributions are suggested to an organization of donor’s choice. Fred was born on October 27,...
Linda Sue Solowiej (Sherman)
Jul 24, 2020
Linda Sue Solowiej, 66, passed away on July 24, 2020 after a battle with Ovarian Cancer. Linda was stubborn, honest, sincere, caring, and a great listener. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by four children, their spouses and eleven grandchildren, along with much extended family. A private inurnment with full honors will be held at Missouri State Veterans...
Leola F. Leek
Jul 24, 2020
Leola F. Leek, 99, passed away on July 24, 2020 in Kimberling City, MO. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 30, at 11:00am, at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Indep., MO. (Arr: Carson-Speaks 816-252-7900).
Michael L. Stitt
Jul 24, 2020
Michael L. Stitt, 42, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Richmond, MO. July 24, 2020. He was born October 17, 1977 in Lee’s Summit, MO; the son of Loretta Martin and Scott Martin. Michael graduated from Smithville High School, Class of 1997. Following graduation, he went on to obtain his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician....
Darlene Delores Dillee
Jul 24, 2020
Darlene Delores Dillee, 84, passed away on July 24, 2020. Darlene was born on October 26, 1935 in Kansas City Missouri, to Justice and Frances Knauff. She married Rex Dillee on May 1, 1954. Darlene was a loving wife, mother and homemaker, who had a passion for crocheting and was extremely talented at making all different types of beautiful pieces....
Frank A Perusich
Jul 23, 2020
Frank A Perusich, 87, passed away on July 23, 2020. Frank was born on November 27, 1932 in Cement City, MO to Nick and Georgia Perusich. He served in the US Army from February 2, 1953 – December 17, 1954 and was honorably discharged as a corporal. He was a pressman for Lowell Press Inc. of Kansas City MO for...
Gary Paul Carney
Jul 23, 2020
Gary Paul Carney, 84, of Independence, MO passed away July 23, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, July 27, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial service to be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, at Steele Memorial Cemetery, Hartville, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Washington...
Earl Lee Koonce
Jul 22, 2020
Earl L. Koonce, 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2020. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Stanton, Texas, to M.L.“Red” and Reva Koonce. He graduated from Stanton High School in 1951, then went to Schreiner College (‘51-52) and Graceland College (‘52-53), earning an Associate of Arts Degree. At Graceland he met the love of his...
