Obituaries
Gary Pendleton
Sep 26, 2014
Gary F. Pendleton, 70, wrenched from the love of his life, Inge, too soon. Their over 50 years together was not enough to finish showing each other, and the world, what a true love and a real marriage looked like. He was a man of many parts: a philosopher who understood life deeply; a Navy corpsman who lost friends during...
Jimmie Zurn Sr
Sep 26, 2014
Jimmie Dean Zurn, Sr., 79, passed away on September 26, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30am Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Rock Brook Church, 1715 E 173rd St, Belton, MO 64012. A funeral service will begin at 10:30am Thursday at the church. Burial with military honors will follow at Bryant Cemetery. Jimmie was born on August 5, 1935,...
Dorothy Erickson
Sep 26, 2014
Dorothy M. “Penny Pincher” Erickson, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 30th at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh and love for helping others. She was preceded in death by her...
Dwight Boin
Sep 25, 2014
Dwight Wade Boin, 71, Independence, MO. passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Wade was born March 27, 1943 in Iberia, MO the son of Leslie Andrew and Bernice (Evans) Boin. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Wade retired from Armco Steel after 38 years. He enjoyed country music, fishing, hunting, but most of...
David Edward "Bud" Stevens
Sep 24, 2014
David E. “Bud” Stevens, 78, Centerview, MO passed away Sept. 24. 2014. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, Sept. 29 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery, MO. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City,...
Robena Foster (Craig)
Sep 21, 2014
Robena Foster, 87, Blue Springs, MO passed away Sept. 21, 2014. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Sunday, Sept. 28 at Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014; cremation. Kindly omit flowers, the family requests contributions to Timothy Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. Robena was born Jan. 31, 1927 in Sedalia,...
Lorna Simmons
Sep 21, 2014
Lorna Ethelyn Simmons, 93, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. Lorna was born August 18, 1921 in Ft. Collins, CO the daughter of Clifford C. and Ethel Edna (Brolliar) Cable. She received her Associates Degree from Graceland College and her B.A. in Education from Central Missouri State University. Lorna taught elementary education for over 25 years, retiring from...
Maurene Martha Bartlett (Chalfant)
Sep 20, 2014
Maurene Martha Bartlett, 103, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the home of her daughter. Maurene, known as ‘Peg” to many of her friends, was born December 31, 1910, to Earl Guy and Vera Pearl (Evans) Chalfant in Meadville, Missouri. As birthdays passed, she always reminded everyone that “If I was born a day...
Evelyn Austin
Sep 20, 2014
Evelyn “Lorraine Austin, RN BSN, 83 of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Research Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held October 16th, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the South Crysler Community of Christ, 3100 S. Crysler, Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in her name to South Crysler Community of Christ...
Shirley Bellew
Sep 18, 2014
Shirley Lee Bellew, 72, passed away on September 18, 2014. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014, from 10:00-11:00am, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A graveside service will directly follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Shirley was born on December 11, 1941, to Herbert and Minnie (Burton) Pitney. She graduated William Chrisman...
Sherry Dawson
Sep 18, 2014
Sherry Lynn (Trudy) Dawson, 68, of Kansas City, Mo, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014. Trudy was born on April 22, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to Redell and Almeada (Kellerstrass) Dawson. Trudy, (her own chosen nickname) was a resident of Truman Medical Center-Lakewood since December 1, 1998; following the passing of her parents. She leaves two sisters, Arnetta Sue...
Richard Dreher
Sep 17, 2014
Richard B. Dreher, 88, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27th at Carson-Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, you may honor Richard with a memorial contribution to...
Eddie Peoples
Sep 17, 2014
Eddie Ray Peoples, 83, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Eddie was born February 5, 1931 in Clarksville, AR the son of Elmer and Ethel (Morelan) Peoples. For over 50 years he was an over the road truck driver for numerous companies including, M&J Trucking, Bill Star Trucking, and Mid America Trucking. Eddie owned and operated Peoples...
Margaret Orwick
Sep 14, 2014
Margaret Helen Orwick, 73, of Independence, MO passed away, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 14, 2014. A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 19, at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church; 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee's Summit, MO. A funeral service will follow at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection North Cemetery in...
Betty Volkmar
Sep 13, 2014
Betty Jo “Elizabeth” Volkmar, 90, passed away September 13, 2014. A Rosary will be held Thursday, September 18, at 7pm, at Little Sisters of the Poor. A Funeral Mass will be Friday, September 19, at 10:30 am, at Little Sisters of the Poor. Burial is planned at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis at a later date. Remit contributions...
Thelma Jane James (Carson)
Sep 13, 2014
Thelma J. James, 74, Kansas City, MO passed away Sept. 13, 2014. Services will be 10 am, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the American Kidney Assoc., 6405 Metcalf Ave., Ste. 204, Overland Park, KS...
Charles Sims
Sep 12, 2014
Charles Lee Sims, 52, of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, September 12, 2014. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2014 at the New Hope Baptist Church 18000 E. Lexington Rd., Independence, MO 64058. Burial will follow in Six Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the church. Donations...
Richard Donald Conway
Sep 12, 2014
Richard Donald Conway, 85, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on September 12, 2014. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1929 where he lived and raised his family until relocating in 1969 to Independence, Missouri. Cremation is planned with a private celebration of his life to be held by the immediate family at a later date. Richard worked...
Marlene Cornwell
Sep 10, 2014
Marlene Joyce Cornwell passed away at the age of 82 on September 10, 2014 from Alzheimer's. She was a lady of great kindness, wonderful personality, a desire to help others when in need and will be missed by her family and friends. Marlene was born in Sac City, lA and attended Graettinger Community High School. She served as Class President...
Betty Mae Kelley (Dunning)
Sep 10, 2014
Betty Mae Kelley, 89, Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Galway Homes, Kansas City, MO. She was born October 25, 1924 in Deep Water, MO to Marsh Dunning and Mabel (Padgett) Dunning. She was preceded in death by parents, her brother, James Dunning and her husband, Elwood G. Kelley. She is survived by her three children, Micheal...
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