Sep 23, 2019

William Bordeno, 90, of Independence, MO passed away September 23, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. memorial service on Friday, September 27, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Legion Post 21, Independence, MO. William was born January...

Sep 23, 2019

Richard “Oz” Osterholz died peacefully at Saint Luke’s East Hospital on September 23rd, 2019 in Lees Summit, at the age of 75. He is survived by his brother Kenneth Osterholz of Norwalk, Iowa and his daughters Wenona Rhea Crutcher of Independence, and Anna Kristine Doss of Blue Springs. He is preceded in death by his wife Delpha “Dea” Osterholz of...

Sep 22, 2019

Dale Gish, 88, of Independence, MO passed away September 22, 2019. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, September 27, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville,...

Sep 21, 2019

Letha Medek, 92, of Independence, MO passed September 21, 2019. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, September 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Suburban Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Letha was born August 27, 1927 in Rushville, MO to Archie and Anna (Vance) Hammond. She was...

Sep 21, 2019

Robert E. Hawes, 81 of Kansas City, KS passed away at his residence in Independence, MO on September 21, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 28th, 2019 at Maple Hill Cemetery located at 3300 Shawnee Dr. Kansas City, KS 66106. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and services directly after. Robert...

Sep 21, 2019

Theresa Ann Monaco, age 63, was called to be with the Lord peacefully on September 21, 2019, while surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind her children Jennifer McBroom (Brent), Joe Gumminger (Amy), Robb Gumminger (Michele) and Jason Gumminger (Angela). As well as, 11 grandchildren, Kyle, McKenna, Mariah, Lane, Klowie, Anthony, Maci, Payton, Bryson, Lilly, Brody and 2 great-grandsons,...

Sep 20, 2019

Spencer Alan Moore passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 in his mother’s arms and surrounded by friends and family. Visitation will be 2-3pm Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Carson Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3pm at the chapel. Spencer got to live life to the fullest and complete many of his bucket list items. He was a...

Sep 20, 2019

E. Cleo Miller, 94, Independence, MO passed away Sept. 20, 2019. Graveside services will be 10 am, Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family requests contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 7285 W 132nd St, Overland Park, KS 66213. Cleo was born Dec. 27, 1924 in Jefferson City, MO but lived nearly all of her life in Independence,...

Sep 20, 2019

Timothy Ray Scrivener, 57, a loving husband and father , passed away on Friday , September 20, 2019 at St Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City . Timothy was born on February 15, 1962, in Kansas City , Missouri to Oliver Scrivener and Margery (Reynolds) Brown . He worked in ministry for a few years as a Sunday School teacher and...

Sep 18, 2019

Donna Marie Ochs passed away in her sleep on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at the age of 91. She was living at The Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, Missouri. Donna was born March 11, 1928 in Independence, Missouri the fourth daughter of Charles Compton Crabb and Olive LaVona (Tomlinson) Crabb. Her three sisters LaVona Coleman, Evelyn...

Sep 17, 2019

Sep 17, 2019

Mike Thompson, 69, of Sibley, MO passed away September 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Leukemia (AML). Mike never lost his optimism and sense of humor throughout his long illness, even to the last days of life. Visitation will be 2-3pm Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Six Mile Baptist Church, funeral services will follow...

Sep 17, 2019

Ellen Jane Petrie, 88, Independence, MO passed away Sept. 17, 2019. Services will be at 2 pm, Sat., Sept. 21 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 9349 E. 65th St., Raytown, MO 64133; interment at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the...

Sep 17, 2019

Judith A. “Judy” Lembcke Judith A. “Judy” Lembcke, 79, Independence, MO passed away Sept, 17, 2019. A memorial visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday Sept. 23 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Judy was born Sept, 6, 1940 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Ft. Osage High School in the Class of 1958. She...

Sep 17, 2019

Judith Anne “Judy” Niemeyer, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Research Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of life gathering from 9 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in her name to the Great Plains SPCA. Judy was born...

Sep 16, 2019

I write this with a heavy heart and from a place of deep pain and confusion. My husband, Brett, unexpectedly passed away in the early morning hours on Monday. He had a servant's heart and was the first one to offer to help anyone that needed it. He was a friend to everyone and was always starting conversations with anyone...

Sep 16, 2019

Sherman Anthony “Tony” Conn, 79. An Independence resident of 58 years, he died September 16, 2019. He passed peacefully surrounded by those who loved him and whom he loved. Services will be 3pm Friday at Bethel Baptist Church with visitation from 2pm until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Tony was born October...

Sep 15, 2019

James Earl “Jim” Collins, 85, Independence, MO., passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at his home in Villages of Jackson Creek. A visitation will be Friday, Sept. 20th from 12-1pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 followed by a graveside service with full military honors at 1:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Jim was born Oct....

Sep 15, 2019

Betty Louise Denham, 94, of Independence, passed away on September 15th, 2019 in Independence. Visitation will be at 9:00 am Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at Church of Christ Temple Lot, 200 S River Blvd. Independence, MO 64050. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at Church of Christ Temple Lot, 200 S River Blvd. Independence,...

Sep 14, 2019

Lois Carpenter, 93, passed away on September 14, 2019. Lois was born to Arthur and Gladys Welch on May 8, 1926. She lived her entire life in Independence, MO and married Kenneth E. Carpenter on February 20, 1945. After raising her family, she worked for and retired from the Mid Continent Public Library System. She enjoyed summer vacations fishing with...