Obituaries
Mary Helen Johnson
Nov 30, 2016
Mary Helen Johnson, 88, of Independence, MO, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, November 30, 2016 in her home. A visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 5, from 9-10am, with funeral service at 10am, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers – donations may be made to a charity...
Winnie Ramos
Nov 29, 2016
Winnie Ramos, 55, Sibley, MO died Nov. 29, 2016. Memorial services will be 5 pm, Sat., Dec. 3 at the Sugar Creek Optimist Hall, 11600 E. 24 Hwy., Sugar Creek, MO 64054; cremation. Winnie was born Feb. 3, 1961 in Oahu, Hawaii. Winnie is survived by daughters Sula Hercules, Dazie Ramos; sisters Josephine Moore and husband Butch; Betty Jane Manning;...
George L. Mcginty
Nov 28, 2016
George L. McGinty, 89, formerly of Independence, MO passed away November 28, 2016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. George was born February 22, 1927. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. George was preceded in...
Kate C. "Catalda" Ramsey (Scavuzzo)
Nov 28, 2016
KATE C. RAMSEY Kate (Catalda) Ramsey of Independence, MO passed away on November 28, 2016. She was 80 years old. Kate was born in Italy and came to the States at 24 years old. Not long after her arrival, she married the love of her life, Louis Ramsey, who passed away in 1989. In addition to Louis, she was pre-deceased...
Karen Hayes
Nov 28, 2016
KAREN KAY HAYES Karen Hayes, 65, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Karen was born on February 2, 1951 in Lincoln, NE to Byron “Bill” and Doris Cooper. She loved music, especially listening to Elvis, but most of all loved being with...
Virginia Mcclain
Nov 28, 2016
Virginia McClain died peacefully on November 28, 2016 after a period of declining health. Virginia was born in Green Forest, Arkansas on Dec. 9, 1919, to Tom Anderson and Ethel Callen. She lived most of her life in Independence, MO as well as wintering in the Rio Grande Valley. She and her husband, Jay, traveled throughout the world and had...
Levi Michael Joseph Newlon
Nov 27, 2016
Levi Michael Joseph Newlon, 26 of Independence, Mo passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Life to be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 6:00 p.m., Thursday evening at...
Keith Alan Fitzpatrick
Nov 26, 2016
Keith Alan Fitzpatrick, 61, of Independence, MO passed away November 26, 2016. A Celebration of his life will be held on December 9, 2016 from 6-9 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Please join us in celebrating the memory of Keith, he was loved and respected by many in the community. It didn’t matter if you needed a motorcycle part, advise...
Janet Rieske
Nov 25, 2016
Janet M. Rieske, 89 of Independence, MO passed away November 25, 2016. Janet endured a 12 year battle after having mini strokes that left her unable to walk. The last several years she had been confined to bed. On November 25, 2016 at 6:05 pm Janet was able to experience freedom once again in the presence of her Lord and...
Marcia (Legg) Hubbard
Nov 24, 2016
Marcia June (Legg) Hubbard, 79, passed away on November 24, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at Village Heights Community of Christ, 1009 N. Farview Drive, Independence, MO 64056. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House in her memory. Marcia was born on August 15, 1937, in Arcadia,...
Elizabeth Wiggins (Richey)
Nov 23, 2016
Elizabeth Wiggins, 94, of Independence, MO passed away November 23, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Elizabeth was born August...
Marilyn Kaler
Nov 22, 2016
Marilyn Jean Kaler, 83, passed away on November 22, 2016. A graveside service will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. Marilyn was born on January 16, 1933, in Erie, PA, to Clarence Eugene and Beatrice (Horner) Adams. She moved to the Independence in 1953, and had been a resident of Odessa for...
Andrew Novak
Nov 22, 2016
Andrew “Andy” Novak, 90, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away November 22, 2016 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113...
Maria Ryburn
Nov 22, 2016
Maria Ryburn, 85, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Monday, November 28, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will be 10am Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Maria was born on November 10, 1931 in Austria. She became a long-time resident of Independence...
Corey Walls
Nov 22, 2016
Corey Lee Walls, 35, passed away on November 22, 2016. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Corey was born on August 30, 1981, in Wenatchee, WA, to Fred Wayne Walls and Raelynn Robin Peterson. After graduating salutatorian from Pleasant Hill High School in the class of 1999, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where...
James William Patterson
Nov 21, 2016
James Patterson, 51. Of Independence, MO passed away November 21, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be 10am, Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. James was born on October 1, 1965 in Chicago, IL. He attended Van Horn High School. James was employed for many years at Prose as an installer. James loved his family above all else and...
Cecil Eugene Sanders
Nov 21, 2016
Cecil E. Sanders, 81, of Independence, MO passed away November 21, 2016. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery. Cecil was born on November 15, 1935 to Raleigh and Mary (Elliott) Sanders. Survivors include; his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley (Abney) Sanders; daughters Diann Sanders and Deanna...
Naomi Lee Lang (Olinger)
Nov 21, 2016
Naomi Lee Lang, 57 of Independence, Missouri was called home to be with the Lord Monday November 21, 2016. She leaves behind her long time companion David Ward of the home, four daughters, Chasity Bell (Jerome), Lisa Lang (Matt Inman), Shannon Hubbard (Thomas Evans) & Sarah Hubbard all of Independence, Missouri. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Joshua and Justin...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Cook
Nov 20, 2016
Lawrence J. Cook (Larry) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 20, 2016. Larry will be remembered for his passion for life, fun loving spirit and his love for his family, his faith, his friends, his work and his Missouri Tigers. Larry was born on March 8, 1932, to Lawrence and Mary (Newland) Cook in Unionville, Missouri. He...
Linda Jane Gensler
Nov 20, 2016
Linda Jane Gensler, 69, of Blue Springs, MO passed away November 20, 2016. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, November 25th from 9-10am at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence. Linda was born in Harrison, AR to Grady and Mildred Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna Siebert and her brother, Joseph. She...
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