Obituaries
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...
Raymond Andrew "Dusty" Harmon
Mar 31, 2018
Raymond “Dusty” Harmon, of Independence, Mo. passed away March 31, 2018. Services will be Saturday, April 7th at 11:00 AM at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, Independence Mo; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation begins prior to the service at 10 AM. The family suggests contributions to Unity Village, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, Mo. 64065 or...
Paul Irwin Fender
Mar 30, 2018
Paul I. Fender, 71, beloved Son, Brother, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on March 30, 2018. He was born to Lawrence Irwin Fender and Marcella Fender on October 30, 1946. He is survived by his mother Marcella; his 3 siblings David, Christian, and Lorna Fender. He is also survived by his 3 children and 4...
Beth Margarert Schrik (Sallee)
Mar 30, 2018
Devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Beth M. Schrik, 100, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2018. Betty, as she was known to friends and family, was born in a northeast Kansas City duplex to Harry and Jessie Sallee. Her father was a streetcar motorman on the interurban railway and her mother was a housewife whose illnesses often...
Linda Jeanette Schwatken (Clark)
Mar 30, 2018
Linda Jeanette Schwatken, 73 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time...
Mary Thompson
Mar 30, 2018
Mary Alice Thompson, age 83, passed away Friday March 30, 2018 peacefully at her home in Independence, Missouri after a long struggle with cancer. She was a devoted member of the Kansas City community and had lived here since 1952. She is a mother of two, grandmother to four, great grandma to two, and dog mom to Dudley, her best...
Jimmetta Wylene "Jimmie" Detillier
Mar 29, 2018
Jimmetta Wylene Detillier, 74, of Blue Springs, passed away peacefully with family on March 29, 2018. Jimmie, as known to friends and family, was born in O’Keene, OK on June 27, 1943 to James Edward and Lula (Strain) Albright as one of six children. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1961. On July 6, 1968, she married David...
Donna Jean Pence (Brant)
Mar 29, 2018
Donna Jean Pence, 83, of Independence, MO passed away March 29, 2018 at Centerpoint Hospital. Donna was born March 1, 1935 in Montserrat, MO the daughter of Ray and Evalena (Haller) Brant. After graduation form Warrensburg Public High School in 1953 she moved to KCMO and was employed by Hallmark Cards for several years. Donna retired from Richards & Conover...
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