Jan 20, 2018

John “Jack” Podraza, Jr. 73, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 20, 2018. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Jan. 25 at Speaks Suburban Chapel.18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. The family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3846 W. 75th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Jack was born Oct. 8, 1944 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from...

Jan 20, 2018

Samuel Joseph Gianino Jr., 74, of Lee's Summit, Mo. passed away at his home in Lee’s Summit, Mo. on Saturday, Jan. 20th. Born in St. Louis in the Italian community known as “The Hill” and a golden gloves boxing champion in his late teens, he opened his first restaurant, named after his mother (Angelina Ma Ma Mia’s), in his late...

Jan 20, 2018

Claudine Herbert, 90, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Her memorial service will be 2pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the ALS Association or Saint Luke’s Hospice....

Jan 19, 2018

Jan 19, 2018

Michelle Johnston, 47, of Independence, MO passed away January 19, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, January 26, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Michelle was born December 9, 1970 in Independence, MO to Lynn and Beverly (Simpson) Hixon. She is survived by her...

Jan 19, 2018

Dorothy I. Hanaway, 90, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 19, 2018. Funeral Mass will be at 10 am, Sat., Jan. 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 611 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050; inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the church. The family requests contributions to the St. Mary’s Social Services program....

Jan 19, 2018

Nick Van Fossen, “Bubba” 13, of Independence, MO passed away January 19, 2018. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be 10 am Thursday January 25, 2018 at the chapel. Burial will take place at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Nick was born on October 9, 2004 in Independence. He attended Bingham Middle School...

Jan 18, 2018

VIRGINIA “KATIE” HUGHES Virginia Catherine “Katie” Hughes, 88, of Independence, passed away January 18, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at The Groves in Independence, MO.

Jan 18, 2018

Rose Mary Kavanaugh, 84, of Liberty, MO passed away January 18, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday, January 26, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Saturday, January 27, 2018. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Burial will take place in Longview Cemetery. Rose Mary was born on August 3, 1933 in...

Jan 18, 2018

Andrew Marshall, 26, of Lake Lotawana, MO passed away January 18, 2018. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3 pm at the chapel. Andrew was born on July 9, 1991 in Blue Springs, MO to Kenny and Renee (Rhodes) Marshall. He was a graduate of Blue Springs...

Jan 18, 2018

Glen Williams, 73, of Buckner, MO passed away January 18, 2018. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. service on Wednesday, January 24, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Glen was born October 19, 1944 in Jackson County, MO to Charles Miller Williams and Edna Ann (Peck) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jan 18, 2018

Diane Gail Gaston, 60, of Independence, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm, Thursday, February 1st, 2018 with a memorial service following at 2:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Diane is survived by three daughters, Ami Bustos (Devin), Michele Timmons (Jason), and Dena Sheehan (Rich); six grandchildren,...

Jan 18, 2018

BERNICE ALLEN Bernice Allen, 91, of Independence passed on January 18, 2018. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 22nd from 1:30-2:00pm followed by a 2:00pm funeral service, both at Carson Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Bernice went to be with her late husband, Bobbie. She leaves behind 4 children: Barbara (Ron) Boyd, Beverly (Ron)...

Jan 17, 2018

Aaron Matthew Bethany, 38 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2018 at the chapel. Donations...

Jan 17, 2018

Robert A. Price, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on January 17, 2018. A visitation will be held Monday, January 22nd from 9-11am with a funeral service following at 11:00am, both at Pleasant View Christian Church, 19114 E. Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO 64056. He entered this world on August 29, 1938 in Centerview, MO, born to Chester...

Jan 17, 2018

Harry “Joe” Windhausen, 90, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his home. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 2pm on Monday, January 22 at the chapel. Interment will follow at New Salem Cemetery....

Jan 17, 2018

Psalm 118:24, “This is the day which the Lord hath made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” The Lord chose Wednesday, January 17, 2018, for Archie Fred Hughes to be in paradise with his Master for all eternity. Mr. Hughes, born December 17, 1933, was a resident of Independence, MO since 1964. He was the son of the...

Jan 17, 2018

Charles Ray Miller, 79 of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence. Cremation is planned with private family inurnment to be held at a later date. Charles was born May 21, 1938 in Boonville, MO to Benjamin and Roxie Marie (Hodges) Miller and has been a longtime area resident. He was a truck driver and...

Jan 16, 2018

Jessie Ruth McDowell, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Cremation is planned with an inurnment in Madisonville later this spring. Jessie was born on August 23, 1926 in Madisonville to Ted and Pearl Wright. After graduating high school she married James Curtis “J.C.” McDowell, Sr. Together they...

Jan 16, 2018

Sam Michael Doherty, 21 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday morning at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Donations may be made...