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CLYDE V. MILLER
Clyde V. Miller, 79, Lee`s Summit, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997, at John Knox Village Care Center.
Mr. Miller was born April 26, 1918, in East St. Louis, Ill. He retired from the K.C. Terminal Railway in 1975 after 26 years of service. He was a member of Pittman Road Church of God and had served on the Board of Trustees for nine years. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael.
His survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elsie M. Miller of the home; two sons, Bryan Miller, Independence, and Larry Miller, Lakewood, Colo.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pittman Road Church of God, 4700 Pittman Road. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Floral Hills Chapel.
LILLIAN S. MURPHY
Lillian Sunshine Murphy, 90, Independence, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Ms. Murphy was born Jan. 1, 1908, in Lodge Pole, Neb., and had lived in Guthrie Center, Iowa, for 30 years before moving to Independence 10 years ago. She was a school teacher for 35 years, havingtaught in the Iowa public school system. She was a member of the Metro Church of Kansas City.
Her survivors are a nephew, the Rev. Jon Wright, Kansas City;a niece, Christine Holladay, Raytown; and a sister-in-law, Helen L. Wright, Independence.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Union cemetery, Guthrie Center, Iowa. The family suggests contributions to the Metro Church of K.C., 4735 N. Brighton, Kansas City, Mo. 64117. Local arrangements are under the direction of George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel.
IRENE PARTON
Irene Parton, 76, Blue Springs, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital.
Mrs. Parton was born May 6, 1921, in Wellsville, Kan., and had lived her entire life in this area. She was a cook with the North Kansas City School District for 18 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Church on the Rock and had previously attended the Rose of Sharon Church.
Her survivors include her children, Paul Parton, Ridgeway, Mo., Carolyn Beemer, Blue Springs, Lloyd Parton, Madison, Wis., Judy Waterman, Independence, Dorothy Dillsaver, Overland Park, Kan., Kathy McManus, Independence, Kan., Dianne Fletcher, Independence, Tom Parton, Blue Springs, Lonnie Parton, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Rick Parton, Gladstone, Mo.; a sister, Ruth Parton, North Kansas City; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Rose of Sharon Church. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery, Cameron, Mo. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel.
DOROTHY A. RINACKE
Dorothy A. Rinacke, 80, Independence, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at the Medical Center of Independence.
Mrs. Rinacke was born Sept. 13, 1917, in ELdon, Mo., and had lived in Independence for most of her life. She was the owner/operator of Rinacke`s Liquor Store in Independence.She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 499.
Her survivors include her husband, Eugene Rinacke of the home; a sister, Hazel Guth, Gladstone, Mo.; and a brother, Henry Davidson, Flemington, Mo.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Washington cemetery. Friends may call from noon until service time at the chapel.
LEONARD F. SAWYER
Leonard Franklin Sawyer, 73, Sedalia, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
Mr. Sawyer was born March 23, 1924, in Warrensburg, Mo., and had lived most of his life in Warrensburg and Sedalia. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Red Cross Volunteer at the hospital, Meals on Wheels and Food Pantry. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a hand compositor for the Sedalia Democrat Newspaper until retiring in 1989. His wife, Bettie Jean Black Sawyer, died July 31, 1993.
His survivors include a son, Gene Sawyer, Scottsdale, Ariz.; a daughter, Darla Lynn Pummill, Independence; a brother, Homer Sawyer, Warrensburg; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Heckart/Gillespie Colonial Chapel. Burial with military honors will be in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.
VIRGINIA M. SHEDD
Virginia M. Dillon Shedd, 75, Overland Park, Kan., died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Mrs. Shedd was born in Newburg, Mo., and had lived in St. Louis, Columbia, Mo., Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Ga., before moving to Overland Park. She was a veteran of the Navy having served in the WAVES during World WarII. She was co-owner and office manager of the family concrete construction business. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle D. Shedd.
Her survivors include a son, Michael Shedd, Atlanta; two daughters, Diana Koehler, Warsaw, Ind., and Sara Tubbesing, Overland Park; a sister, Ava Rivas, Atlanta; a brother, Wayne Dillon, Denver; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the East 39th Street RLDS Church; cremation. Burial willbe in Newburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the RLDS Temple Fund.
GLADYS V. SHERWOOD
Gladys V. Stenerson Sherwood, 93, Independence, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, at Rosewood Health Center, where she had lived since 1993.
Mrs. Sherwood was born Dec. 18, 1903, in Black River Falls, Wis., and had lived in Lee`s Summit in 1944 and later in Independence. She had lived in Rosewood since 1993. She and her husband, Frank C. Sherwood, owned and operated Sherwood Manufacturing Co. and later Sherwood Plastics Co. until retiring and selling the business in 1965. She was an active member of the Gudgell Park Congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her husband of 64 years, Frank C. Sherwood, died in July 1987.
Her survivors include various nieces and nephews, including Vivian Burgy, Davis, Calif.; Warren Anderson, Black River Falls, Wis.; Arlene Roach, Kemp, Texas; Alice Coffin, Hopkins, Minn.; Robert Ibinger, Mt. Horeb, Wis.; John Ibinger, Blair, Wis.; Dave Ibinger, Lino Lakes, Minn.; and more than 80 great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the RLDS Gudgell Park Church. Cremation.
DOROTHY H. SIMMERMON
Dorothy Helen Simmermon, 82, Independence, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home, Kansas City.
Mrs. Simmermon was born May 17, 1915, in Lexington, Mo., and had lived in Independence most of her life. She had worked for Lake City in production until retiring in 1974. She was a member of St. Ann`s Catholic Church. Her husband, James E. Simmermon, died June 27, 1983. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy Jeanne on Dec. 1, 1976, and Barbara Lee on July 25, 1978.
Her survivors include a son, James E. Simmermon Jr., Liberty, Mo.;a daughter, Charlene Tucker, Independence; a brother, Robert L. Batchelor, Orange, Texas; a sister, Edith Ewing, Independence; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann`s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Washington cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel, with the rosary at 6:30 p.m.
MADGE J. SIMMONS
Madge J. Simmons, 69, Independence, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, at the Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Simmons was born Jan. 29, 1926, in Fairfax, Mo., and had lived in Springfield, Mo., before moving to Independence almost 40 years ago. She had worked several years as a hotel cashier prior to her retirement in 1980 and had spent the last years of her life as a homemaker.
Her survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ben D. Simmons of the home; two sons, Ben D. Simmons Jr., Blue Springs, and Steven M. Simmons, Lee`s Summit; two daughters, Gayla D. White, Independence, and Sonya L. Everett, Blue Springs; her father, William W. Bayless, Springfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the Blue Ridge RLDS Church. The body has been donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
ALFRED "SAILOR" THOMPSON
Alfred "Sailor" Thompson, 79, Independence, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, at the Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mr. Thompson was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Kansas City, and had lived in Independence for more than 60 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Steelworkers Union Local 13 and retired from Armco Steel in 1980 after 38 years in the transportation department. He was a member of the Independence Masonic Lodge 76, past Worthy Patron of Adella Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Honorary LOH in DeMolay. He was also a member of the VFW Post 9644 in Colorado and Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say from Boy Scout Troop 367.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta F. Thompson Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Delia J. Thompson, Independence; a daughter, Deanna K. Cross, Independence; two brothers, John Thompson, Kansas City, Kan., and Emery Thompson, Topeka, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Carolyn Foster Brasfield, Mark Johnson, Randy Johnson, Michael Harrelson, Leanna Atterbury, Brenda Coon, Alan Smith Jr., Robert Smith, Jeffrey Smith; four stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at D.W. Newcomer`s Noland Road Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. The family requests memorial contributions to the Shriner`s Children`s Hospital, in care of Ararat Temple, Kansas City, or to Children`s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City.
RICHARD E. FIELDS
Richard Eugene Fields, 55, Independence, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997 at Research Medical Center.
Mr. Fields was born Oct. 31, 1942 in Cowgill, Mo. and lived most of his life in the Independence area. He was a member of the Carlisle Baptist Church.
His survivors include his mother, Mildred L. Fields, Independence; two sisters, Janet F. Fields and Frances A. Fields, Independence; three brothers, Leonard A. Fields, Donald E. Fields, and John D. Fields, all of the Independence.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Braymer, Mo. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Carlisle Baptist Church, 812 S. Sterling, Independence.
ROSZETTA E. FLYNN
Roszetta E. Flynn, 52, Independence, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. FLynn was born Dec. 11, 1944 in Independence and lived her life in the area. She was a member of the RLDS Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest J. Flynn, of the home; a son, Ronald L. Flynn, West Germany; a daughter, Pamela F. Corry, Kingsville, Mo.; her parents, Ralph and Wanetta R. Payne, and two brothers, William R.Payne and John K. Payne, all of Independence; three sisters, Lorene L. Engmann, Chantilly, France, Lila Faye Read, Blue Springs and Sandra J. Perez, Independence; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Friends may call from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The body will be cremated. The family suggests no flowers and contributions may be made to the charity of the donor`s choice.
LOLA M. GARDNER
Lola M. Gardner, 86, Blue Springs, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, at her home.
Mrs. Gardner was born Oct. 6, 1911, in Taylor County, Iowa. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by two sons, Elvin Wayne Gardner and Robert Norman Gardner.
Her survivors include her husband of 68 years, Robert Gardner of the home; three daughters, Loveda Bickley, Independence, Mary Lou Taylor, Wichita, Kan., and Janet Heiple, LoneJack, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Brett Hearn, Susan Elaine Oldham, Wayne Gardner, Gene Gardner, Ed Gardner, Linda Allen and Tom Bickley; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at D.W. Newcomer`s Sons Blue Springs Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the chapel.
BILLY R. GILMORE
Billy R. Gilmore, 65, Buckner, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997 at Medical Center of Independence.
Mr. Gilmore was born July 28, 1932 in Marshall, Mo. and was a life long area resident. He was a member of the United Steel Workers and the owner/operator of Phillips Gas Station in Buckner from 1980 to 1994. He was a member of the Catholic faith and an Air Force veteran.
His survivors include his wife, Lorraine J. Gilmore, of the home; a son, Dennis Gilmore, Buckner; two daughters, Marie R. Turner, Sibley, and Sheryl A. Rudy, Kansas City; two sisters, Donna Gibson, Slater, Mo., and Nathine Ingalsbe, Napoleon, Mo.; a granddaughter and a great-grandchild.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Monday at Brown Funeral Home in Buckner, Mo. Burial will be in Buckner Hill cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Buckner.
GEORGIA W. HANSON
Georgia W. Hanson, 77, Independence, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997 at Columbia Independence Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Hanson was born Jan. 6, 1920 in Knob Noster, Mo. and lived in the area most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Independence. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford John Hanson, in 1974.
Her survivors include a daughter, Nancy Bauchman, of Independence; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday at George C. Caron & Sons Independence Chapel. The body will be cremated. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes.
CHARLES C. HEIMEL
Charles C. Heimel, 77, Independence, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997, at Columbia Independence Regional Health Center.
Mr. Heimel was born Sept. 7, 1920, in Galesburg, Ill., and had lived in Independence for 36 years. He was a retired captain with the U.S.Air Force and a veteran of World War II. Following his retirement, he worked for Beltman Van Lines and Federal Van and Storage. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Mark`s Catholic Church, Independence.
His survivors include his wife, Louise Heimel of the home; a son, Michael Charles Heimel, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Ann Louise Yehle, Kansas City, and Patty Solsberg, Blue Springs; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet cemetery, Raytown. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Speaks Suburban Chapel.
