Obituaries
Anna Elizabeth "Beth" Wikoff (Gunzel)
Mar 23, 2018
Anna Elizabeth “Beth” Wikoff, 92 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. Beth was born April 22, 1925 in Shawneetown, IL to John and Myrtle (Curtis) Gunzel. She spent her early life in Illinois before the family moved to Independence, MO. She attended Graceland College and later received her BS in Education from CMSU. She taught school...
Janet Barnett (Scott)
Mar 22, 2018
Janet Scott-Barnett, 78, of Independence, passed away March 22, 2018. It would be impossible to adequately memorialize in words a life that meant so much to so many. Janet was the ultimate giver. She gave everything of herself for those dearest to her. In a life of immense joys and tragedies, she remained spunky, steady and ever wise. “This too...
Raymond Thompson
Mar 22, 2018
Raymond Thompson, 84, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be at 2pm on Thursday, March 29th at the chapel. Raymond was born on March 6, 1934 in Macon,...
Russell Morgan
Mar 21, 2018
Russell Morgan, 83, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Cremation is planned and he will be inurned at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Russell was born on April 2, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to Virgil and Opal (Brown) Morgan. He was a welder for Amaco Oil. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and bowling....
Electa Ann Cook (Willey)
Mar 21, 2018
Electa Cook, 88, of Independence, MO passed away March 21, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Electa was born May 28, 1929 in Boston, MA to Albert and Electa Ruth Willey. She was known as the matriarch of her family, and will be fondly remembered as “Gigi” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She graduated from Wheaton College with...
Patricia Pritchard
Mar 21, 2018
Patricia Ann “Patti” Pritchard, 81, of Blue Springs, Mo passed away March 21, 2018 at home. Services will be at 10:00 am Friday, March 30th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday, March 29th at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Wanda Gibson
Mar 21, 2018
Wanda Gibson, 87, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. A visitation will be held 10-11am on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church 10017 E. 36th Terr, Independence, MO, 64052. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am. Entombment will take place at Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Wanda was born on March 3, 1931...
Linda Andes
Mar 20, 2018
Linda Andes, 72, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 10am. Interment will take place at Mound Grove Cemetery. Linda was born on August 13, 1945 in Fort Scott, KS...
Dana William Torello
Mar 20, 2018
Dana Torello, 51, beloved Partner, Son, Brother, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on March 20, 2018. He entered this world on September 13, 1966 in Raytown, MO, born to James and Mari Torello. He is survived by his Partner Kevin Mauk; Mother Mari Torello, Brother Mike Torello and Sister in- law Brenda Torello, Sister Sherry King...
Mary Lou Porter
Mar 19, 2018
Mary L. Porter, 71, of Independence, MO, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, March 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born August 14, 1946, in Hickory Hill, MO to Eugene and Lola Porter, who moved their family to Independence, MO when she was very young. Mary graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1964. She worked...
Velia Marie Tebeck (Maciel)
Mar 19, 2018
Velia Tebeck, 82, of Independence, MO passed away March 19, 2018. Velia was born December 14, 1935 in Salina, KS. She attended Redemtorist High School in Kansas City. Velia lived most of her life in Independence, MO. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Frank, watching the Royals, Chiefs and tennis, her exercise classes, and going to watch both Valentino and...
Patrick Mccaulla Sr
Mar 18, 2018
Pat McCaulla, Sr., 94, of Raytown, Mo passed away March 18, 2018. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday, March 23, 2018 at the chapel. Entombment with full Military Honors will follow in Green Lawn Mausoleum. Pat was born on September 9, 1923 in Independence, MO to Willis...
Carmella Kathleen "Digiacomo" Impellizzeri
Mar 18, 2018
Carmella Kathleen (DiGiacomo) Impellizzeri, 91 of Independence, MO formerly of Smithtown, NY passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Cremation is planned with inurnment in New York at a later date. Carmella was born July 25, 1926 in Huntington Station, NY to Francesco (Frank) and Maria Francesca (Frances) (Petrone) DiGiacomo and was a longtime New York...
Minerva Flora Pickett (Helt)
Mar 17, 2018
Minerva Flora Pickett, 88 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW RD Mize Rd. Blue Springs, MO 64014. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in Memorial...
Nadine Benn (Otis)
Mar 17, 2018
Nadine Benn, 90, of Independence, MO passed away March 17, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Nadine was born November 29, 1927 in Overland, MO to Charles and Lila (Ray) Otis. She was a master gardener and was very accomplished at china painting. Nadine was...
Judith "Judy" O'Bryan (Camerlynck)
Mar 17, 2018
Judith "Judy" O"Bryan, 70, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother was called home to her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2018. She entered this world on October 25, 1947 in Courtney, Missouri, born to Inez and William Camerlynck. She grew up in Independence, Missouri, graduating from Truman High School in 1965. From there, she began a long career with...
Donald Raymond "Donny" Austin
Mar 16, 2018
Donald R. “Donny” Austin, 58, of Independence, passed away Friday, March 16th, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday March 22nd, from 6:00-8:00pm at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Donny was born November 7, 1959, in Kansas City, MO to Richard and Laverna (Trabue) Austin. He enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing and riding...
Leota Faye Anderson (Eliason)
Mar 15, 2018
Leota Faye (Eliason) Anderson passed away on March 15, 2018 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Leota, daughter of the late Warren H. and Ida C.(Staffanson) Eliason, was born in Malad City, Idaho. She grew up and completed high school in Leon, Iowa. On June 8, 1947 in Leon, Iowa, Leota married Dennis D. Anderson. Dennis worked for the Iowa Southern Utilities...
Samuel Farnsworth
Mar 14, 2018
Sam Farnsworth, 67, of Raytown, MO passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A visitation will be held 6-8pm on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be 10am on Tuesday, March 20th at the Chapel. Interment will take place at Farnsworth Family Cemetery in Holden, MO. Sam was born...
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