Obituaries

Dale Alex Potts

Dale Alex Potts

Aug 29, 2016

Dale A. Potts, 62, Independence, MO passed away August 29, 2016. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 West Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Dale was born December 1, 1953 and graduated from Fayette High School. He was an electrician for the Certainteed Corporation until his retirement in 2015. He enjoyed fishing,...

Juanita P. Barclay (Lutz)

Juanita P. Barclay (Lutz)

Aug 29, 2016

Juanita Barclay, 82, of Indep., MO passed away August 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services will be 10am Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Atchison, KS. Juanita was born on July 1, 1934 in Donavon County, KS...

Connie Katowitz

Connie Katowitz

Aug 28, 2016

Cornelia (Connie) A. Katowitz, 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all was peacefully called to her eternal resting place on August 28, 2016. She entered this world on July 31, 1936 in Independence, MO, born to Chester and Vaughny Burnham. On June 3, 1956, she married Harry Katowitz, who preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived...

John Vonderahe

John Vonderahe

Aug 28, 2016

John B. Vonderahe, 72, Grain Valley, MO passed away unexpectedly Aug. 28, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, Sept. 1 at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 N.W. RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO, 64015; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence,...

Fred  A. Lyons

Fred  A. Lyons

Aug 28, 2016

Fred A. Lyons, 91, passed away on Aug. 28, 2016. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, with a graveside service following at Mt. Washington at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3846 W....

Ronald James Bryant

Ronald James Bryant

Aug 28, 2016

Ronald James Bryant, 83, of Independence, MO passed away August 28, 2016. Visitation will be Thursday September 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 125 S. Pleasant, Independence, MO, 64050 followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Ron was born on July 29, 1933 in Laredo, MO to Floyd West Bryant and Dorothy (Gallatin) Bryant. He grew...

Clinton Gillespie

Clinton Gillespie

Aug 26, 2016

Clinton Joseph Gillespie, 58, passed away on August 26, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., both to be held on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence. Clint was born on April 10, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, to Clinton Harvie and Mary...

Betty Jean Kirk (Wolf)

Betty Jean Kirk (Wolf)

Aug 24, 2016

Betty J. Kirk, 69, of Raymore, MO passed away August 24, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, at South Haven Baptist Church, Belton, MO. Betty was born September 16, 1946 in Adrian, MN to Raymond and Bernice Wolf. She will be remembered as a tender caregiver at heart, who loved taking care...

Kevin Logan Sr

Kevin Logan Sr

Aug 24, 2016

Kevin Logan, 40, of Kansas City, MO was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The family will greet friends and family from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Monday, August 29, 2016...

Peggie Feltrop

Peggie Feltrop

Aug 22, 2016

Peggie J. (Bond) Feltrop, 81, passed away on Aug. 22, 2016. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5-7 p.m., at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m., at Eldon City Cemetery, Eldon, MO. Peggie was born on Aug. 14, 1935, in Eldon, MO,...

Larry Clinton Stogsdill

Larry Clinton Stogsdill

Aug 22, 2016

Larry Clinton Stogsdill, 74, passed away on August 22, 2016. A private memorial service will be held at a later date, and inurnment with full military honors will take place at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Contributions may be made to the SPCA, Shriners Children’s Hospital, or to Boy Scouts of America in his honor. Larry was born...

Lisa Hageman

Lisa Hageman

Aug 22, 2016

Lisa Hageman, 54, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Aug. 22, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation. Lisa Margaret Hageman was born July 28, 1962 in Independence, MO to Carl and Eileen (Sabin) Taylor. She was an Administrative...

Grover L. Cooper

Grover L. Cooper

Aug 21, 2016

Grover L. Cooper, 84, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Jonesboro, AR, passed away August 21, 2016 at the John Knox Village Care Center. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. service on Friday, August 26, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Graveside services will be held at Mound Grove...

Patricia Hargrove

Patricia Hargrove

Aug 20, 2016

Patty Hargrove, 82, of Buckner, MO passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Buckner 131 S. Hudson...

Alanda Thomas

Alanda Thomas

Aug 20, 2016

Alanda Thomas, 43, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. She had been battling multiple sclerosis for 10 years. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. Alanda was born on January 15, 1973 in Independence, MO...

Betty Jean Page (Kelly)

Betty Jean Page (Kelly)

Aug 20, 2016

Betty Jean Page, 89, of Indep., Mo passed away Aug 20, 2016. Visitation from 12-1pm Wed, Aug 24, at Mt. Washington United Methodist Church. Funeral services to follow at 1pm. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery.

Troy Dunne

Troy Dunne

Aug 20, 2016

Troy Dunne, 48, of Buckner, MO passed away August 20, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at First Baptist Church of Buckner. On March 21, 1968 in Kansas City, MO, God blessed Charles E. and Shirley (Grass) Dunne, with a wonderful and loving son. Troy graduated from Fort Osage High School in...

George John Barbosa

George John Barbosa

Aug 20, 2016

George John Barbosa, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2016 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A rosary to be recited at 5:30 p.m.,...

Brenda Avis Harrod

Brenda Avis Harrod

Aug 19, 2016

Brenda Harrod, 52, of Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2016. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Memorial follow will at 4pm at the chapel. Brenda was born on January 24, 1962 in Laramie, WY to Don and Marie (Trujillo) Harrod. Brenda was a free spirit that loved people, she can best be...

Ana Victoria Alvarez

Ana Victoria Alvarez

Aug 19, 2016

Alvarez 55, of Indep., MO passed away Aug 19, 2016. Visitation is 8:30-10 am, Tues, Aug 23, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Indep. Mass will follow at 10am.