Obituaries

Dr. George T. Hackleman passed away on June 8, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born on December 12, 1932, in Wellington, Mo. He joined the Navy, became a Naval Corpsman, and served in the Korean War. Following his military service, he graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1969. He started his own chiropractic office in Blue Springs, Mo. and grew it into a successful practice for more than 30 years. He served many years on the MSCA District 2 board including serving as past president of the board. He and his wife Dolores moved to Lamar in 2010 to retire. He loved chiropractic medicine and helping improve the health of his patients. He is preceded in death by his wife Dolores Hackleman. He is survived by his daughter Dr. Elizabeth Hackleman (Dr. Dana Mercer), his son Dr. Brian Hackleman (Mindy Hackleman) grandchildren Abigail, Madalynn, Grace and his nephew Jason Whiting (Gina Mannino) daughter Gracie Gunter. He touched many lives and is greatly missed. In lieu of flowers please send memorials in his honor and memory to MSCA District 2 PO Box 104446 Jefferson, MO 65110-4446. Online condolences maybe left at www. charliemarshallfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements entrusted to: Charlie Marshall Funeral Home and Crematory 815 E. Main St. - Rockport, Texas 78382 - 361-758-3221 www.charliemarshallfuneralhomes.com.

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 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 October 24, 1953 in Kansas City, Mo. to Olaf Frank and Alberta Fern (Hibbs) Reilley and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Van Horn High School in 1971. She had worked for a number of years from St. Luke’s Health Systems as a medical transcriptionist before she retired in September of 2020. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery and spending time with her family. She devoted these last several years to helping take care of her grandchildren who she loved dearly. She found her true love, Rickey Ray Cary, in 2007 and enjoyed their time together until his passing in 2012. She is survived by; her daughter, Jennifer Talato and husband John of Independence; four grandchildren, Noah, Mahlea, Aryana and Israel all of the home and many extended family and friends. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)