Obituaries
Betty Dunham
Jul 1, 2017
Betty Dunham, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at her home, peacefully in her sleep. A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A service will follow at 11am. Graveside services will be at Mound Grove Cemetery. Betty was born on February...
Susan T. Laitner (Trefz)
Jun 29, 2017
Susan Trefz Laitner, 66, Independence, MO passed away June 29, 2017. Funeral Mass will be 10 am, Thursday, July 6 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055 Graveside services will follow at 2 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery, Carrollton, MO. The Rosary will be said at 6 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020...
Beverly "Lover" C. Metzger
Jun 29, 2017
Beverly Metzger, 57, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on June 29, 2017. A visitation will be held from 12-2:00 p.m., followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, July 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beverly...
Robert A. "Bob" Mcmenemy
Jun 29, 2017
Robert A. “Bob” McMenemy, 75, Independence, MO passed away June 29, 2017. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, July 6 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to St. Luke’s Hospice, 3516 Summit St,...
Frank Geier
Jun 29, 2017
Francis (Frank) Xavier Geier Frank Geier died June 29, 2017 after a brief struggle with brain cancer, surrounded by those he loved. A first-generation German-American, he was born on January 27, 1929 to Joseph and Aloysia (Haag) Geier in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a life-long area resident. A talented and creative carpenter, he worked in some of Kansas City’s...
Alwyn Cato
Jun 28, 2017
Alwyn Jerrold “A.J.” Cato, 95, passed away peacefully at home on June 28th, 2017. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 30, from 6-8pm, with funeral service at 10am Saturday, July 1, both at LDS Stake Center, 705 W. Walnut St. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Crossroads...
David Edgman
Jun 27, 2017
David Edgman, 54, of Independence, MO passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his home. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. David was born on September 26, 1962 in Kansas City, MO to Lewis and Viola (Hansen) Edgman. His family...
Ruby Louise Kolar (Meek)
Jun 27, 2017
Ruby Louise Kolar, 92, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 27, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. The family will greet fiends after the service until 4pm at the chapel. Ruby was born, raised, and lived her entire life in Missouri, mostly Independence. She was...
Linda Armstrong (Colbert)
Jun 26, 2017
Linda Armstrong, 66, of Lee’s Summit MO passed away June 26, 2017. A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 6-8pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Linda was born on October 1, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to John and Shirley (Kelly) Colbert. Linda was a very loving, caring, giving person. She placed everyone before herself....
Inis May Hitchcock
Jun 25, 2017
Inis Hitchcock, 90, of Independence, MO passed away June 25, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00-9:45 am Friday, June 30, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 10am at Mound Grove Cemetery. Inis was born on December 18, 1926 in Independence, Mo to Clarence and Birdie (Reine) Redfield. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School....
Mary L. Parks (Osenbaugh)
Jun 25, 2017
Mary L. (Osenbaugh) Parks, 72, Independence, MO passed away on June 25, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, June 30 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Journeyman Class at Christ...
Christopher Michael Murray
Jun 24, 2017
Christopher Michael Murray, 24 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Chris was born December 29, 1992 in Kansas City, MO. Chris enjoyed writing music...
Marcia Joy German
Jun 24, 2017
Marcia J. German, 68, Independence, MO passed away June 24, 2017.Committal Services will be 11 am, Friday, July 7 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginville, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, July 6 at the chapel. Marcia was born April 25, 1949 in Independence and was a life-long resident other than her service time. She was a U.S....
Edmond Gough
Jun 21, 2017
Edmond Daniel (Dan) Gough passed away on June 21, 2017 in Independence, MO. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 11:00am, with visitation one hour prior, both at Remnant Church, 2820 M-291 Frontage Road. Inurnment will take place at MO State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville at a later date. Contributions may be made to the church...
Scherrie Adams
Jun 21, 2017
Scherrie Adams, 74, of Lees Summit, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Mount Washington Cemetery. Scherrie was born on February 18, 1943 in Independence, MO to William and Peggy (Butler) Braden. She enjoyed crafts, having her own business called “Scherrie’s Creations”. She taught painting...
Melba Louise Brim (Hatley)
Jun 21, 2017
Melba Brim, 68, of KCMO passed away June 21, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Services will be 10am Wednesday June 28, 2017 at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Melba was born on February 14, 1949 in Leachville, Arkansas to William and Mary (Felton) Hatley. She attended William...
Larry Lee Johns
Jun 21, 2017
Larry Johns, 72, of Independence, MO passed away June 21, 2017. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
David Lee White
Jun 19, 2017
David Lee White, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date. He was born to Kenneth Rae White and Mary Grace (White) Slama on January 29, 1966, in Independence, Missouri, and lived in the Kansas City area for most of...
Sharron Lea Whisler (Simpson)
Jun 19, 2017
Sharron Whisler, 73, passed away June 19, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 6-8pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Sharron was born on September 12, 1943 in Lowell, Arkansas to Garland and Bertha (Sims) Simpson. She had worked as a manager of many retail clothing stores including Osh Kosh and most recently with Christopher...
Nicholas Anthony "Nick" Robinson
Jun 18, 2017
Nick Robinson, 27, of Buckner, MO. Passed away on June 18, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Carson Speaks Chapel. A Celebration of Nick’s life will be held at 10am Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Nick was born on March 21, 1990 in Kansas City, MO. He was a graduate of William...
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