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Dorothy Nauman

Dorothy Nauman

Mar 28, 2018

Dorothy Nauman, of Independence, at age 100½ years old passed away on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center of Independence. She is survived by 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Nauman of 69 years of marriage; 1 child, 1 grandchild, her parents, 1 sister and 1 brother. A...

Marvin Deckert

Marvin Deckert

Mar 27, 2018

Marvin Deckert, 86, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Marvin was born on February 7, 1932 in Montazuma, KS to Albun and Mabel (Miller) Deckert. He grew up on a farm near Burdett, Kansas. After graduating high school he attended Garden City Junior College where he was named All-American Basketball Player; he then was recruited...

Gerald Lee Boyle

Gerald Lee Boyle

Mar 27, 2018

Gerald Boyle, 63, of Independence, MO passed away March 27, 2018. Gerald was born February 28, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Kenneth Lee and Eleanor V. (Jolliffe) Boyle. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kenna Jean Carpita, niece, Ashley Rebecca Davidson; and nephew, Tony Carpita. Gerald is survived by his brother, James Michael Boyle; sister, Karen...

Aaron Curtis Heilig

Aaron Curtis Heilig

Mar 25, 2018

Aaron Heilig, 77, of Independence, MO passed away March 25, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Aaron was born June 25, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to Harold and Corrine (Hester) Heilig. He received...

Patricia Sagehorn

Patricia Sagehorn

Mar 25, 2018

Patricia Ann (McInturff) Sagehorn, 70, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away March 25, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Monday, April 2, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Mass will be prayed at 11 am Tuesday, April, 3, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church 10113 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64053. Patricia was born on December...

Ardyth Sue Lauderback (Young)

Ardyth Sue Lauderback (Young)

Mar 24, 2018

Ardyth Lauderback, 77, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4pm on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Ardyth was born on August 5, 1940 in Independence, MO. She graduated from Raytown High School and...

Dolores Catherine Smith (Weber)

Dolores Catherine Smith (Weber)

Mar 23, 2018

Dolores Catherine Smith, 80, of Independence, MO passed away March 23, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Dolores was born September 21, 1937 in Pittsburg, PA to Andrew...

Raymond Kennedy

Raymond Kennedy

Mar 23, 2018

Raymond Kennedy, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Cremation will follow. Raymond was born on March 6, 1938 in Kansas City, MO. He worked and retired from General Motors. On November 4, 1961...

Anna Elizabeth "Beth" Wikoff (Gunzel)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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...

Vera J. Clark (Davidson)

Vera J. Clark (Davidson)

Mar 19, 2018

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Mary Lou Porter

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)

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...

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