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Gordon Michael Strode
Gordon Michael Strode, 49, of Independence, MO, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 11-1pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Gordon was born on June 20, 1970 to Chilton and Patsy (Pyle) Strode in Independence, MO. He grew up and graduated high...
Rose Marie "Rody" Dendish
Rose Marie “Rody” Dendish, 80, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10am on Monday, November 25, 2019, with a Mass to follow at 10am, both at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rody was born on December 1, 1938 to Steve and Anna Dendish in...
John And Lottie Cianciolo
John Anthony Cianciolo, Jr., age 94, and Lottie Lou (Mulligan) Cianciolo, age 90, died at home within days of each other, just as they wanted. Dad passed away February 21, surrounded by his loving family. Mom passed away in her sleep February 25. Dad was born November 25, 1926 to John Anthony and Pearl (DeMarea) Cianciolo, Sr., in St. Joseph...
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