Obituaries
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Schumacher
Jun 26, 2022
Ken, lovingly known as Pops, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home with family beside him. Ken was born February 23, 1952 in Clinton, MO to Raymond and Selma (Ehlers) Schumacher of Cole Camp, MO. He was baptized by Pastor Henry Gerike on March 16, 1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church. His sponsors were Edwin and...
Belinda Lee (Lemaster)
Jun 26, 2022
She lived most of her life in Independence and graduated from Truman High School in 1992. Belinda loved taking trips to Lake of the Ozarks, float trips, tractor pulls, mudruns, and bonfires with her friends. Belinda was a proud army mom and grandma. Belinda is survived by her two children, Allison Deshazer of Independence, Specialist Christian Deshazer of Fort Bragg,...
Giovanni Dior Foster
Jun 26, 2022
GioVanni means “for God is gracious” G stands for greatness I stands for Intelligence O stands for optimistic V stands for valentine A stands for adventurous N stands for natural N stands for nice I stands for inventive These are my favorite footprints, so perfect, so small. These Tiny Footprints never touched the ground at all. Not one tiny footprint...
Aliyah Lynette Harris
Jun 25, 2022
Aliyah Lynette Harris Aliyah Lynette Harris, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was 10 years of age. Aliyah was born on May 25, 2012, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Stephanie Lima and Anthony Harris. Aliyah attended Sycamore Hills Elementary School and had just completed the 4th grade. Aliyah was a bubbly and energetic soul...
Virginia Mashburn
Jun 25, 2022
Virginia Mashburn, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday June 25, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2pm with a service following at 2pm on Thursday, June 30th; both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. Virginia was born on November 6, 1931, in Independence, MO to Earl Cecil and Velma Frances (Hall) Baker....
Richard Dale Pennington
Jun 25, 2022
Richard Dale Pennington, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. A visitation will be held from 9-10am with a service following at 10am on Friday, July 1, 2022, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave.; Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow with full military honors at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, MO. Richard was born...
Brian Todd Nelson
Jun 24, 2022
Brian Todd Nelson 11.06.1963 - 06.24.2022 58 Years, 6 Months, 48 Days ago, parts of this world were set up to change forever. Brian Todd Nelson was born in Emmett, Idaho to Aleta M (Davis) and Willard Nelson. It would not be long before he would steal the hearts of those around him becoming a wonderful son, brother, cousin, and...
Evelyn Louise Fifield
Jun 24, 2022
Evelyn Louise Fifield, 83, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Salem Cemetery in Independence, MO. Evelyn was born on September 25, 1938, in Independence to John W. Weeks, Sr. and Lillian E. (Chapman) Weeks. She graduated from William Chrisman High School...
Billy Joe "Bill" Evans
Jun 24, 2022
Billy Joe “Bill” Evans, 83, of Grain Valley, MO passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, June 30th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Bill was born on October 10, 1938, in Macon, MO to Clarence and Laveta (Smith) Evans. He attended Northeast High School...
Marianne Claire Fortney
Jun 23, 2022
Marianne Claire Fortney, 22 of Raytown, MO, our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in a car accident. The oldest of two children, Marianne was born on July 22, 1999, in Kansas City, MO to Marc and Claudia (Findley) Fortney. She was the first granddaughter on both sides of her family,...
Fern Louise Cary (Reilley)
Jun 23, 2022
Fern Louise Cary, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s East hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. A celebration gathering and viewing will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation will follow the visitation. Fern was born...
Bob Bridge
Jun 21, 2022
Robert “Bob” Elmer Bridge, 66, of Independence, MO went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, following injuries he received in a tragic car accident. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 24, 2022. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Bob was born on February 24, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, to his parents J.C. and Vera...
Mary Jo Cartwright
Jun 21, 2022
MARY JO CARTWRIGHT Mary Jo Cartwright, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, five days before her 79th birthday. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 9th from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Vesper Hall; 400 Northwest Vesper Street Blue Springs, Missouri 64014. Mary Jo was born on June 25, 1943 in Wichita, KS...
Richard Irving "Dick" Mccoy
Jun 19, 2022
Richard Irving “Dick” McCoy Richard Irving “Dick” McCoy, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, he was 95 years of age. Dick was born on April 6, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas. The son of Ross W. and Nancy (Cobb) McCoy, he was one of six siblings. Growing up in Southern Missouri Dick attended his primary and secondary...
Alice Marie Miller (Koger)
Jun 17, 2022
Alice (Koger) Miller, 84, of rural Sibley, was born May 30, 1938, daughter of Jesse and Grace (Woods) Koger. Surrounded by family Alice departed this life Friday June 17, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospice House. Alice was united in marriage to Virgil Miller in 1967. They enjoyed 50 years together. Alice worked at several jobs including Allis Chalmers. She...
John Anthony Deleon
Jun 17, 2022
John Anthony DeLeon, 60 of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at NorthCare Hospice. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022...
Duane Mark Hazelrigg
Jun 17, 2022
Duane Mark Hazelrigg went peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Friday, the 17th of June, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 8th, at 10:00 a.m., at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Born on the 23rd of May, 1949,...
Hazel Dempsey (Phelps)
Jun 15, 2022
Hazel Lavina Dempsey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, at the age of 73. Born to Sherman and Helen Phelps, she was the middle of 8 children. As a child her favorite things to do included helping her dad work on cars and playing baseball with her siblings. Hazel married her lifelong love, Steven Gene Dempsey on June...
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