Michael E. Patrick, 63, Independence, MO, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at his home. Services will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 18, at the LaMonte Methodist Church, LaMonte, MO; burial in Knob Noster Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Wednesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. The family will also receive friends prior to the service in LaMonte on Thursday. Mr. Patrick was born September 23, 1944, in Sedalia, MO, to Edwin “Jerry” and Marianna (Knight) Patrick. He married April (Miller) in 1975 in LaMonte and they made their home in Independence. He worked for Butler Manufacturing for 43 years. Michael was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his wife, April, of the home; two children, Wendy and Jason Patrick, both of the home; his mother, Marianna Patrick, Sedalia, MO; his sister Nancy Biscan, Columbia, IL; and many other loving relatives and friends. Condolences may be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com. (Arr: Speaks Suburban Chapel. 816-373-3600).