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John Henry Kolsem

1946 - 2026

BORN

1946

DIED

2026

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FUNERAL HOME

Speaks Suburban Chapel

18020 E. 39th St. S

Independence, Missouri

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Apr. 6, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene

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John Henry Kolsem Obituary

Mar 28, 2026

John Henry Kolsem, age 79 years, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Independence, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, MO.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Examiner from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2026.

Memorial Events
for John Henry Kolsem

Apr

6

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene

19333 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64056

Apr

7

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene

19333 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64056

Apr

7

Interment

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Blue Springs Cemetery

2800 SW Walnut St, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Funeral services provided by:

Speaks Suburban Chapel

18020 E. 39th St. S, Independence, MO 64055

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