Obituaries
Harold Thomas "Tom" Keck
Mar 27, 2022
Harold Thomas Keck “Tom” age 79, went to be with his Lord on March 27, 2022 surrounded by his wife Darline and his loving family members. A visitation will be held Friday, April 1st at 9:30 a.m. with funeral to follow at 10:30 a.m. Following the burial service friends and family are invited to Coventry Estates Baptist church for lunch....
Sharon Louise Haley
Mar 27, 2022
SHARON LOUISE HALEY January 10, 1958 – March 27, 2022 Sharon Louise Haley, a woman of tremendous faith, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was 64. Sharon was born to William and Kathleen Haley on January 10, 1958 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Sharon was retired from a 38 year career with Toys R Us, and was now...
Steven Paul "Steve" Fritz
Mar 27, 2022
Steven Paul “Steve” Fritz, a man of faith, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was 61. Steve was born to Lloyd and Doris Fritz in Colorado Springs, Colorado on November 25, 1960. Steve was a hard worker. He spent several years on the road as a truck driver before beginning his remodeling company with his wife Susie....
Brandi Rene Kerisimasi (Mccarthy)
Mar 26, 2022
Brandi Rene McCarthy Kerisimasi, 49, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Brandi was born to Roger and Carolyn McCarthy in St. Joseph, Missouri on September 7, 1972. Brandi attended Hope Day School and recently graduated from Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. She had a zest for life that was reflected...
Mary Mae Payne
Mar 26, 2022
Mary Mae (White) Payne, 86 OF Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at NorthCare Hospice. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the New Hope Baptist Church with burial to follow in Six-Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from noon until service time Tuesday at the church. Donations may...
James Lee Brummitt
Mar 26, 2022
Surprise, Arizona - James Lee Brummitt (Jim) went to be with the Lord on March 26 at 4:15 am with his loving wife by his side. He passed away peacefully in a hospital in Surprise, Arizona from multiple organ failure. Jim was born January 18, 1948 in Erie, Kansas and was raised Baptist. Jim was born of deaf parents, making...
Freda Mary Wilcox (Renne)
Mar 25, 2022
Freda Mary Wilcox of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 25th, 2022. She was 98 years old. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, at Ascension Lutheran Church (4900 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133) at 9:00am with services beginning at 10:00am. Freda was born in Forest Green, MO on November...
Violet "Vi" Marie (Mcmillin) Crabtree
Mar 25, 2022
Violet “Vi” Marie (McMillin) Crabtree Violet “Vi” Marie (McMillin) Crabtree passed away on Friday, March 25th, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born on August 13, 1932, in Brownington, Missouri. Violet was the daughter of James William and Lillie May (Taylor) McMillin. At the age of sixteen, Violet graduated from Deepwater High School, and she then moved to...
Darleen Swails (Craven)
Mar 25, 2022
June Darleen Swails, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at John Knox Village. Darleen was born April 5, 1930, in Olathe, CO to Clarence and Lura (Wallis) Craven and spent her early life in her beloved Colorado. She attended Graceland College and met the love of her life, Norman Swails. They were married on June...
Gabriel Jordon "Gabe" Moore
Mar 25, 2022
Gabriel Jordon “Gabe” Moore Gabriel Jordon “Gabe” Moore, of Independence, Missouri passed away Friday March 25, 2022. He was 4 months old. Gabe was born on November 1, 2021, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Megan Moore, little brother of Brody. Gabe brought so much joy in the lives of all who knew him. He was so advanced for his...
Larry O'Neal
Mar 23, 2022
Larry Wayne O’Neal, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was 73 years old. Larry was born on October 4, 1948, in Bakersfield, California to William and Effie O’Neal. Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War for 6 years before being honorably discharged. Once home, he...
June Lavette Carver
Mar 23, 2022
June Lavette Carver spent her 100 years on this earth as a mother, grandma, great-grandma, and sister. Born on May 21, 1921 in Gypsum, Kansas, she was the second of four children born to Raymond and Etta Adams. June graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1939 and joined her two brothers in serving our country on December 30, 1943....
Janice Ann Hisch
Mar 23, 2022
Janice Ann Hisch, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was 80 years old. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 3rd from 12:30-1:00pm with a funeral service following at 1:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055. Interment will take place at 11am, Monday, April 4th at Mt....
Penny Sue Gilliland
Mar 23, 2022
Penny Gilliland, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away at her home on Thursday, March 24th, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, March 30th at Speaks Suburban Chapel (18020 E 39th St Independence, MO 64055). Penny was born on July 18, 1942. On June 10, 1962, Penny married the love of her life and high...
Melanie Cleta House (Pardee)
Mar 22, 2022
Melanie Cleta (Pardee) House Melanie Cleta House, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022. She was 75 years of age. Melanie was born March 8, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of James and Francis (Bradley) Pardee, the oldest of 4 children. Melanie was a lover of music, all music, a tremendous vocalist and played a mean...
Mary Alice Mayfield (Wilson)
Mar 22, 2022
Mary Alice Mayfield, 89 of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on March 22, 2022. Mary was born on April 19, 1932, to Orus Wilson and Margaret Wilson. She was a Unit Secretary at the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital, a Claims Adjustor for GEHA, and a school librarian for Elm Grove Elementary School. She was the Den Mother for Cub Scout...
Jerry Lee Mcguire
Mar 21, 2022
Jerry Lee McGuire, of Fort Scott, KS, a proud Vietnam War veteran, who never stood still and was always on the go, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was 75 years old. Jerry was born on September 9, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to George and Alice McGuire. He graduated from North East High School in Kansas, City, MO...
Christine Alice Roepke (Makinen)
Mar 19, 2022
Christine “Christy” Alice Makinen Devoted mother, compassionate big sister and loving YaYa to her grandchildren. Christine Alice Makinen, 61, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Kansas City, MO after a courageous battle with multiple health issues. She was born November 7, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Nancy Makinen. Christine graduated from Truman High School where she also...
Christopher Shane Huntington
Mar 17, 2022
Christopher Shane Huntington, a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was 43. Chris was born to Albert Huntington and Sharon Alger on May 16, 1978 in Independence, Missouri. Chris was a hard worker and has owned his own trucking company for many years. While on the road he crossed paths...
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