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Linda Louise Frerking (Loveland)
Jan 28, 2019
Linda Louise Frerking, 63 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Six Mile Baptist Church 26005 E Blue Mills Rd, Sibley, MO 64088 with visitation preceding at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made in her name...
Brian Allen Hall
Jan 28, 2019
Brian Allen Hall, 55, of Independence, MO, died at home on Monday, January 28, 2019. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 4, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St Independence, MO 64055. He was born in Independence and moved with the family in 1964 to Anchorage, AK. He graduated from S.A.V.E. High School...
Kelly Jeanne Crow (Mclaughlin)
Jan 27, 2019
Kelly Jeanne (McLaughlin) Crow, 53, of Independence, MO, passed away from this life on Sunday, January 27, 2019. A visitation will be held Friday, February 8, 2019 from 6-8pm with a service to be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11am, both at Beacon Heights Community of Christ 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 64057. Cremation is planned with a...
Earl Dean Bay
Jan 27, 2019
Earl Dean Bay, 57, of Independence, MO passed away January 27, 2019. Memorial services will be 11 am Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Independence. Dean was born on June 10, 1961 in Gooding, Idaho to Gary and Phyllis (Shoup) Bay. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dean was a spiritual man and loved the Lord...
Carla Jo Heflin (Gallagher)
Jan 27, 2019
Carla Jo Heflin, 53, Greenwood, MO died unexpectedly Jan. 27, 2019. A Celebration of Carla’s Life will begin at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Lee’s Summit First Assembly of God, 425 SW Oldham Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64081; cremation. Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm before the service at church. Kindly omit flowers. The family requests contributions to The...
Rose Marie Schorr (Wolfe)
Jan 26, 2019
Rose Marie Schorr, 77, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 10am on Friday, February 1 at the chapel. Rose was born on July 21, 1941 in Kansas City,...
Frances Mary Lipoma (Ventimiglia)
Jan 26, 2019
Frances Mary Lipoma, 79 of Olathe, KS passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Villa St. Francis in Olathe. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E 36th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name...
Charles "Pat" Herring
Jan 25, 2019
Charles “Pat” Herring, 77, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Cremation is planned with a private inurnment at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Pat was born January 31, 1941 in St. Joseph, MO and was the only child of Charles and Helen (McDermott) Herring. Pat graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1958. A few years later,...
Datha Lee Taylor
Jan 25, 2019
Datha Lee Taylor, 85, a resident of Seasons Memory Care Center, went to join her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 25, 2019. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 12-1:30pm at First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, 2 NE Douglas St. Service will be at 1:30pm. Burial to follow at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Datha was...
Barbara Lynne Martin
Jan 24, 2019
Barbara Lynne Martin, 62, of Blue Springs, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. A visitation will be held Tues. Jan. 29th from 6-8pm with funeral service on Wed. Jan 30th at 2:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. “Barb” was born December 3, 1956, in Kansas City,...
Stephen Darrell Knight
Jan 24, 2019
Stephen Knight, 72, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Per his wishes, there will no services and a private burial.
Roy Allen Gadfield
Jan 24, 2019
Roy Allen Gadfield, age 83, of Kansas City, MO went home to glory on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice following a brief heart related illness. Friends and family may call from 10:00 AM-Noon on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in the Main Sanctuary at Calvary Assembly of God in Orrville. Burial will be held at 12:30 PM at...
Joyce Kay Rose (Sartin)
Jan 23, 2019
Joyce Kay (Sartin) Rose, 79, Buckner, MO, slipped peacefully from this life into Heaven’s Glory on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Joyce was born to Frank (Pete) and Dorothy Sartin on September 23, 1939, in McCune, KS. Joyce spent her childhood on the family farm in McCune where she spent many happy days learning to cook on a wood stove and...
Dorothy L. Herman
Jan 22, 2019
Dorothy Herman, 93, of Kansas City, KS passed away January 22, 2019. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 28, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64053. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Catholic Charities. Dorothy was born August...
Pierson Dean Phillips
Jan 21, 2019
Pierson Dean Phillips, 14 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at home on January 21, 2019 surrounded by his parents, Travis and Hilaire Phillips. A visitation will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 from 6-9pm at Nativity of Mary, 10021 E 36th Terr S, Independence, MO 64052. Mass will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11am at the...
Elizabeth Ann Mccurley (Renfro)
Jan 21, 2019
Elizabeth McCurley, 75, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A service will be at 10am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the chapel. Elizabeth was born on October 27, 1943 in Joplin,...
Lisa L. Erter (Ward)
Jan 20, 2019
Lisa L. Erter, 60, Blue Springs, MO passed away Jan. 20, 2019. Memorial services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, Jan. 31 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Lisa was born April 30, 1958 in Rich Hill, MO. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in the Class of 1976. She had worked at...
Marjorie Ann Coddington (Halstead)
Jan 20, 2019
Marjorie A. Coddington, 90, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 20, 2019. Services will be private. The family requests contributions to Trinity Episcopal Church, 409 N. Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050. Marjorie was born March 28, 1928 in Port Huron, MI and graduated from Port Huron High School. She grew up as a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Port Huron...
Margaret "Louise" Leibold (Mccarty)
Jan 20, 2019
Margaret “Louise” Leibold (McCarty) March 10, 1929 - January 20, 2019 Louise Leibold, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Carmel Hills Healthcare Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St S, Independence, MO, 64055. Her service will be at 2 pm...
Marion Fleming (Blanch)
Jan 20, 2019
Marion Fleming (nee Blanch), 95, of Independence, MO, passed into God's arms after a brief illness Sunday, January 20, 2019. A visitation will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 from 1-2pm, followed by a service at 2pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave Independence, MO 64052. Burial will be private. Marion was born December 5, 1923 in Prospect Park,...
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