Kathleen Elizabeth Johnson (Grimshaw)
Jan 15, 2018
Kathleen Johnson, 93, of Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2018. Visitation will be from 9-10am Friday, January 19, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10am at the chapel. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Kathleen was born on January 14, 1925 in Callao, MO to Arthur and Virginia (Morris) Grimshaw. After moving to...
Karla Lynn Casey (Skiff)
Jan 15, 2018
Karla Lynn Casey, 54, passed away peacefully at home January 15, 2018 after a long battle with breast cancer. Funeral Mass will be at 11 am, Monday, Feb. 5 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 10 am before the service at church. In lieu of flowers, Karla requested...
Jacquelyn Elizabeth "Jackie" Owens
Jan 15, 2018
Jacquelyn Elizabeth “Jackie” Owens was born September 14, 1942. She was 75 years young when she passed away from cancer, in her Independence, MO home in the early morning of January 15, 2018. Jackie retired from the IRS after a 20 year career to pursue an OTR truck driving career for 4 years, then finally retired as a medical transcriptionist...
Kathleen Marie Mcgowan (Hopper)
Jan 15, 2018
Kathleen Marie McGowan, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Friday and...
Norma Battaglia
Jan 15, 2018
Norma Battaglia, 82, of Clinton, MO, formerly of Independence, MO passed on Monday, January 15, 2018. A visitation will be 10-11am on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 11am. Norma was born on October 31, 1935 in Flint, MI to Benjamin and Lena (Lankford) Fullbright. Her...
Jobe Jude
Jan 15, 2018
Jobe Jude 83, of Mayview, MO passed away January 15, 2018. Visitation will be form 9-10 am Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10 am at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Jobe was born on October 29, 1934 in Three Forks, KY one of 16 born to Jack and...
Danny Shanks
Jan 15, 2018
Danny Shanks 70, of Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2018. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm and funeral services will follow at 2 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Christ the Rock Church, 13901 S Noland Ct., Independence, MO. Danny was born on August 25, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Elsie (Sandridge) Shanks. He loved...
John Barszczak
Jan 14, 2018
John Barszczak, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to the waiting arms of His Savior on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his residence. John was born May 15, 1925, in Piegonisko, Poland, to Stanislaw and Marianna (Leszczynska) Barszczak. John was a survivor of the work camps of Nazi occupied Poland and Germany. Eventually, working with American troops. He...
Harry Maroni Steede
Jan 13, 2018
In memory of Harry Moroni Steede (90) of Independence, MO; born December 6, 1927 and passed January 13, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the Beacon Heights Community of Christ church located at 19402 E. Holke Rd, Independence, MO 64057. Harry was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Harry Frank...
Francis M. Berryman Jr.
Jan 13, 2018
Francis Berryman, 92, of Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Francis was born July 5, 1925 in Platte, MO. He was a WWII Navy veteran, earning the Purple Heart. He then went on to a long career in retail and furniture sales,...
Alvin A. Von Seggern
Jan 12, 2018
Alvin A. von Seggern, 90, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 12, 2018. Memorial services will be 7 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Kindly omit flowers. The family requests contributions to the World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Alvin was born June 20, 1927 in...
Teri Lynn Fuller (Hopper)
Jan 12, 2018
Teri Lynn Fuller, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)
Jackie Leroy "Jack" Cowan
Jan 12, 2018
Jackie Leroy Cowan, 66, of Grain Valley passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 18 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the chapel. Jack was born May 7, 1951 to John and Katherine Cowan....
Lorraine Buckley (Narramore)
Jan 9, 2018
Shortly before his arrest, Jesus told the story of the servant who received five bags of gold and turned it into ten. “Well done, good and faithful servant,” the Master replied. Anna Lorraine Buckley joined her Master in heaven on January 9, departing from her earthly home on Waldo Avenue that she had occupied for nearly 67 years. Lorraine Buckley...
James Mcdowell Jr
Jan 8, 2018
James “Jay” McDowell, 64, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Jay was born on May 17, 1953 in Madisonville, KY to James Curtis, Sr....
Ronald Foster
Jan 8, 2018
Ronnie Foster, 71, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held from 12-2pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Ronnie was born on July 23, 1946 in Independence, MO to Delbert and Olga (Kalkbrenner) Foster. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in...
Fred Thompson Cook Jr.
Jan 7, 2018
Fred Cook, 60, of Independence, MO passed away January 7, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Life will take place from 2-4pm Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Fred was born on September 25, 1957 in Carthage, MO. For over 40 years Fred has been a custodian for VanHorn High School. Survivors include; his wife of 11 years...
Shirley Lee Gates (Barrow)
Jan 7, 2018
Shirley Lee Gates, 83, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 7, 2018. Services will be private. Interment will be at Salem Cemetery. Shirley was born Oct. 23, 1934 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from East High School. She was a supervisor at Hancock Fabric on Noland Road in Independence for twelve years before retiring in 1996. She enjoyed sewing and...
