Dec 20, 2022

Thomas M. “Tom” Shoemaker, passed away far too soon on December 20, 2022. He was 60 years old. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Friday, January 6th with a service following at 2pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence. Tom was born on...

Dec 19, 2022

Raymond Clarence Grace, 71 of Raytown, Missouri passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel....

Dec 19, 2022

Yvette Renee Miller, 58, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday December 19th, 2022. Yvette was born to Donald Miller and Yvonne Devaul on August 6th, 1964. She was an only child and grew up in Belton, MO. She spent her childhood summers at the family lake house at the Lake of The Ozarks. Yvette always had such a lively...

Dec 19, 2022

Dec 18, 2022

Nancy Jo Bostwick, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning, December 18th, 2022. She was 84 years old. Nancy was born on January 24, 1938 in Mexico, Missouri to Charlie and Margaret Elsea. She attended and graduated from Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Nancy was a legendary cook, never met a dog she didn’t love, and was...

Dec 18, 2022

Monte Dean Scott, 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022 after a long battle with health issues. Monte was born to Billy and Mary Scott on July 30, 1956 in Warsaw, Missouri. Monte grew up in Independence, Missouri and graduated from the Missouri School of the Deaf in Fulton, Mo. Despite being hearing impaired, Monte...

Dec 18, 2022

Barbara Jo “Clime” Wheeler known to close family and friends as B.J or Beege, died on Sunday December 18th, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 53 years old. Barbara was born to John Clime and Ruth Jones on May 28th, 1969. Barbara has two siblings, sister Dawn Robeson and brother Preston Carpenter. Barbara graduated from Paris 2 Cosmetology school...

Dec 18, 2022

Kimberly Diane Terry, 63, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1959, to Donald and JoAnn (Meier) Nelson in Independence, MO. On June 23, 1984, she married the love of her life Michael Terry. Kimberly worked as a CNA, then a homemaker and grandmother, and then she went back to work...

Dec 18, 2022

James Daniel Smith, a beloved son, brother, and friend, sadly passed away on December 18, 2022, at the age of nineteen. He was born to Daniel and Suzanne Smith, and was the older brother of Nathan and Levi, who were 17 and 15 years old respectively. James was a bright and ambitious young man with a passion for all things...

Dec 17, 2022

Josephine Marie Detwiler, 79, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 17, 2022, at Maywood Terrace Living Center. Josephine was born February 26, 1943, to Phillip and Congetta Parrino. She was a dedicated wife, mom, “mommer,” sister and a friend to all. She was proceeded in death by her husband, mother, father, father-in-law and mother-in-law. She leaves behind...

Dec 17, 2022

Georgia Ola Williams 95, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center in Olathe, Kansas. A funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service will be held at 11...

Dec 17, 2022

Barbara Ann Taylor, formerly of Cedar Falls Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was 94. Barbara was born to Stanley and Violet Boyles on June 18, 1928 in Moline, Illinois. While attending Augustana College in Illinois Barbara met the love of her life, Merrill. They were married on June 9, 1951...

Dec 15, 2022

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Dec 15, 2022

Albert Paxton West of Lone Jack, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on December 15, 2022. He was 92 years old. Al was born on September 7, 1930 to Harry Albert West and Violet Virginia Paxton in Chewelah, Washington. His early years were spent in the Pacific Northwest. Enlisting at the age of 16, he...

Dec 15, 2022

William Louis Mauer, Sr., 89 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday at Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00...

Dec 14, 2022

Bettie Jeanne (Coleman) Noah, of Independence, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was 98 years of age. Bettie was born on August 14, 1924, to William and Cora (Driskell) Coleman in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City in 1941. In 1944, during WWII, Bettie enlisted in the...

Dec 14, 2022

Frederick Maples, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home in Independence. Frederick Ross Maples was born on November 20, 1937, to Fred and Lola (Ross) Maples in Kansas City, MO. Fred grew up in Versailles, MO, and graduated from Versailles High School in 1956. Following graduation Fred served his country in two different branches...

Dec 13, 2022

Larry Ross Wyss, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022 in the home he built, surrounded by his wife of 54 years, Sheila, and two children, Max and Anna. He was born in Galveston, Texas on January 15, 1945 to Ross and Lorraine Wyss. He grew up in Independence, Missouri and in 1963 he graduated...

Dec 13, 2022

Bobby Joe Knox, 58, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at KU Medical Center. Bobby Joe Knox was born on April 15, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, to Bobby and Bonnie (Lutjen) Knox. He grew up in Independence and graduated from Truman High School in 1982. Bobby worked for DST systems for a year. He than began...

Dec 13, 2022

Donald Andrew Donaldson, just one day after his 74th birthday was welcomed by his Heavenly Father into Heaven. Don was born on December 12, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. He was the son of Charles "Bud" and Shirley Donaldson. Don's family moved to Independence, MO in 1955 where he lived until his death. He attended Ott Elementary, William Chrisman Jr....