Linda Kay Hahn
Feb 16, 2019
Linda Kay Hahn, 76, of Independence, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bill of the home; son, Craig and his wife, Lori; her grandson, Joel; and her brother, Howard. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Townley and Leslie Fennel; her brothers, Craig and Mike; her sister, Margie...
Charlotte Marie Beyer (Hauptley)
Feb 15, 2019
Charlotte Marie Beyer, 77 of Warsaw, MO passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of her life to be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Buckner Town Hall, 32 South Sibley St., Buckner, MO 64016. Charlotte was born March 5, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. She spent most of...
Barbara J. Heinecke
Feb 15, 2019
Barbara Joan Heinecke, 78 of Sugar Creek, Mo. Passed away Friday evening February 15th, 2019. Visitation will be 1:00 pm and the Memorial service 2:00 pm Saturday February 23rd at Carson Speaks Memorial Chapel. Barbara was born on May l0th in Fulton Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Virgil L. Heinecke, her parents Joan...
Lindy Pete Dona
Feb 15, 2019
Lindy P. Dona died peacefully February 15, 2019, at the age of 91. Lindy was the son of Pasquale and Angeline DiDonato. Lindy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irma Mosley Dona. He is also survived by his three children: Kathleen Akiyama and her husband Dennis of Long Beach, California; Bernadette Ashcraft and her husband Scott of Kansas...
Darreld J. Alderman
Feb 14, 2019
Darreld J. Alderman 84, of Independence, Missouri passed away on February 14, 2019 in Independence, Missouri. Darreld was born on July 14, 1934 in Table Rock, NE to George and Sylvia (Sheperd) Alderman. After graduating from Pawnee City High School in 1952 Darreld went to work for General Motors, where he retired with over 30 years of service. Darreld served...
Cleo Martin "Marty" Larson
Feb 14, 2019
Cleo “Marty” Martin Larson, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. A visitation will be held from 6-7pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, service to follow at 7pm, both at Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050. Burial will follow at a later date in Berwick, IL. Marty was born December 30, 1936 in...
Timothy Eugene Harper
Feb 14, 2019
Timothy Harper, 48 loved Father Grandfather son brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place with his mother on February 14, 2019. He came into this world on September 1, 1970. He survives through his children Sydney Thomas, Kayla Harper, Darian Harper and Mason Harper. He also survives through his grandchildren Liam, Jaelyn, and Amiyah. Timmy was very...
John Willard Butler
Feb 14, 2019
John Willard Butler, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening, February 21, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 60455. Donations may be made in his name to St. Jude’s...
Ronald E. Barker
Feb 14, 2019
Ronald E. Barker, 64, of Buckner, MO passed away February 14, 2019. Visitation will begin at 11 am followed by funeral services at 12 pm Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Ronald will be laid to rest in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Ronald was born in Independence, MO to Vernon and Nellie "Darlene" Barker. He was a graduate of...
Russell Joseph Brooks
Feb 13, 2019
Russell Brooks, 72, of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away February 13, 2019 at Research Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a visitation to last until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Contributions may be made to the MO Department of Conservation or St....
Dorothy Irene Christy
Feb 11, 2019
Dorothy Christy of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was the daughter of Irene and William F. Drummond who preceded her in death as well as her infant son. Survivors include her husband, Greg, of 64 years, three sons: David (Brenda) Blue Springs, Kevin (Cathy) Lee’s Summit; and Robert (Lisa) of Springfield, MO, eight grandchildren and...
Gary Douglas "Doug" Farmer
Feb 11, 2019
Gary “Doug” Farmer, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on February 11, 2019. Visitation will be from 9:30 am Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson Buckner, MO 64016. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the church. Burial will take place in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Doug was born on November 2, 1939...
Martha "Louise" Heath (Winsor)
Feb 10, 2019
Martha “Louise” Heath, 84 of Buckner, MO, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Redwood of Blue Parkway. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016 followed immediately by a graveside service at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to the...
Connie Ruth Searcy (Tippie)
Feb 10, 2019
Connie Ruth Searcy, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. A memorial visitation will be held from 12-2 pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 with a memorial service to follow at 2 pm both at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Connie was born September 1, 1948 in Butler, MO to Keith and Elsie (James)...
Franklin C. "Frank" Kerns
Feb 9, 2019
Franklin C. Kerns, 66, Blue Springs, MO passed away Feb. 9, 2019. A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be scheduled in the Spring. The family requests contributions to the American Lung Association, 8400 W 110th St Suite 130, Overland Park, KS 66210. Frank was born Feb. 4, 1953 in Van Nuys, CA. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to...
Jackie Lee Calahan
Feb 8, 2019
Jackie Lee Calahan, 79, of Buckner, MO, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. A visitation will be held from 11-1pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Graveside service will be at 2pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Oakland Cemetery, E. Truman Road and S. Cartmill Road, Independence, MO. Jack was born...
Thelda Maxine "Katie" Hughes (Cato)
Feb 8, 2019
Thelda “Katie” Maxine Hughes, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. Cremation is planned, disposition will be private.
Dick Lujin
Feb 7, 2019
Dick Lujin, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Dick was born on March 17, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Richard...
Edna Theresa Ficke (Postel)
Feb 6, 2019
Edna (Postel) Ficke, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away Feb 6, 2019. She was born Dec 7, 1920, in Cole Camp, MO, the youngest of the six daughters of H.J. and Theresa Postel. From 1961 to 1993 Edna was the school secretary at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage District. Edna was bright, fun-loving and enjoyed people. She was...
