Obituaries
David Walter Johnson
Apr 11, 2018
David W. Johnson, 82, of Independence MO, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018. A visitation will be held Monday, April 16th from 10-11:30am at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence MO, 64055. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 12pm at Mt. Washington Mausoleum, 614 Brookside Ave., Independence MO, 64053. David was born February...
William Charles "Bill" Ryburn Jr.
Apr 10, 2018
William Ryburn (Bill), 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. A Visitation will be on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel from 4-6:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery with graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Monday April, 23, 2018. After service in the Army, he and his family moved to Independence in 1957 and resided...
Eddie "Ed" Lee Butler
Apr 9, 2018
Eddie “Ed” L. Butler, 62, of Independence, passed away on April 9th, 2018. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 14th from 9:00-10:00am with a funeral service following at 10:00am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Ed was born to Homer Sr. and Francis “Blanche” (Hutsell) Butler on November 20, 1955, in Lexington, MO....
Irene Hallagin (Evans)
Apr 7, 2018
Irene Hallagin, 87, Independence, MO passed away April 7, 2018. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 12 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64053; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am, before the service at church. The family requests contributions to St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Irene was born...
Thomas John "Tom" Pallo
Apr 7, 2018
Thomas “Tom” Pallo, 60, Sugar Creek, MO died April 7, 2018. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, April 12 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. Tom was born June 4, 1957 in Independence, MO and graduated from Van Horn High...
John W. Hix
Apr 5, 2018
John W. Hix, 90. Sugar Creek, MO passed away April 5, 2018. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, April 10 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at the chapel. The family requests contributions to Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 415 N. Sterling Ave, Sugar Creek,...
Willard "Gene" Harber
Apr 5, 2018
Willard E. Harber, father, son, grandfather and brother, 81, formerly of Independence, MO went to be with Jesus, surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Saturday, April 7, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Willard “Gene” was born February 26,...
Lewis "Bud" Martin
Apr 5, 2018
Lewis “Bud’ Martin, 98, of Independence, MO passed away April 5, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Bud was born...
James Root
Apr 4, 2018
Jim Root had a bowl of vanilla ice cream and went to bed. He died peacefully in his sleep, at home, as he wished on April 4, 2018. Jim was the first born of Charles Root and Lilly Swenson in 1923. When Jim was a toddler, his family left Independence, MO for California. He had many happy memories of his...
Juanita "Toots" Miller
Apr 4, 2018
JUANITA “TOOTS” MILLER Juanita B. Creager Miller, fondly known by friends and family as “Toots” departed this life on April 4, 2018. Juanita was born July 31, 1933 in Lee’s Summit, MO., one of six children born to Sarah Violet (Fann) and Luther Linus Arnold. She graduated from Peculiar High School in 1951 and later attended Central Business College, Kansas...
Bea Greenway
Apr 4, 2018
Bea Greenway, 101, of Odessa, MO passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Mount Washington Cemetery. Bea was born on March 23, 1917 in Columbus, MO to George and Maude (Gann) Smith. Bea will be remembered by her four grandchildren: James Michael Amer (Shelly), Kathy Knaus, Anita...
Scott Bronfman
Apr 4, 2018
Scott Bronfman age 42 of Kansas City Missouri passed away on April 4 in his home. He is survived by his father Bruce Bronfman, his sister Heather Bronfman,his nieces and nephew Anthony Sapp and Sophia and Giana Morris and his partner Max Garcia. His death was preceded by his mother Kim Bronfman. Scott was loved by many for his fun,...
Carol Lynn Santee (Nichols)
Apr 3, 2018
Carol Santee, 75, of Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2018. Mom loved talking, doing her puzzles, painting her pictures, crocheting and gardening. She is survived by daughters, Mone’t Parker, Ren’e Dresnick and husband Robert; grandkids, Zachary Dresnick, Nathan Dresnick and Gabriella Boone. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
John Parker
Apr 2, 2018
John William Parker passed away on April 2, 2018, at the age of 93. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. John was born in Pleasant Hill, MO on March 27, 1925 the only child of Allen and Edna May Parker. He joined...
Pamela Jean Smith (Barlow)
Apr 2, 2018
Pamela Jean Smith, 65, of Independence, MO passed away April 2, 2018. A visitation will take place from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Thursday, April 5, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be at Floral Hills East, Lee’s Summit, MO. Pamela was born July 30, 1952 in Independence, MO...
William L. "Bill" Gardner
Apr 1, 2018
William Lloyd Gardner, 57 of Raytown, MO passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. William was a dedicated worker at the Independence Examiner and the KC Star for 40 plus...
Brenda Sue Mcconnell
Apr 1, 2018
Brenda Sue McConnell, 65 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at the chapel....
Donald Dean Brammer
Apr 1, 2018
Donald Dean Brammer, 87 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, April 4, 2018 at the chapel. Private burial...
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