Obituaries
Shirley M. Yarkasky (Pierce)
Apr 7, 2016
Shirley Yarkasky, 84, of Independence, MO passed away April 7, 2016. Shirley was born March 9, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to Fred and Bertha (Cowell) Pierce. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Yarkasky; and five siblings. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Terri Conrow and husband John; two granddaughters, Amy Page (Jim) and Ashley Habermehl...
Mary Atwell
Apr 5, 2016
Mary L. Atwell, 92, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 5th 2016. A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00am Monday, April 11th, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 11:00am at the chapel. Burial will be at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Mary was born May 7, 1923 in Seldon, Long Island, New...
Glen Kiger
Apr 5, 2016
Glen C. Kiger, 62, of Lee’s Summit, MO lost his battle with heart disease on April 5, 2016, and died peacefully in his sleep as he had always wanted. Glen was born January 3, 1954 in Nevada, MO. He was preceded in death by both parents. Glen is survived by his brother, Jack Kiger (Tammy); sisters, Joye Fitzgerald (Arthur) and...
Herbert James Sinden
Apr 4, 2016
Herbert Sinden, 89, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A second visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church...
Patricia Miller (Myrick)
Apr 4, 2016
Patricia Miller, 67, of Independence, MO passed April 4, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, followed by a visitation to last until 7:00 p.m. Patricia was born October 11, 1948 in Wichita, KS to Paul and Alta (Belle) Myrick. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Miller;...
Roy Dewayne Mcgowan
Apr 4, 2016
Roy D. McGowan, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 pm Friday, April 8th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the chapel. Cremation will follow. Roy was born September 15, 1940 in Waynesville, MO as one of five children to Leroy and Esther...
Charles "Howard" Walthall
Apr 4, 2016
Charles “Howard” Walthall, 82 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. Donations may...
Gerald W. Betz
Apr 4, 2016
Gerald W. Betz, 78, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away April 4, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the chapel, with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Gerald was born July...
Moselle B. Morris (Bullock)
Apr 3, 2016
Moselle B. Morris, 98, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private family interment will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday...
Ryan Michael Scott
Apr 2, 2016
Ryan Michael Scott, 37, of Independence, MO passed away on April 2, 2016. Visitation will be from 1-3pm on Saturday, April 9, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, followed by a celebration of life service at 3 pm. Ryan is remembered as a generous, loving and forgiving son, grandson, brother, uncle and nephew who would willingly help...
Earnest Jason "Ernie" Lee Jr.
Apr 1, 2016
Earnest “Ernie” Lee, 75, of Independence, MO passed away April,1, 2016, at his home surrounded by the people that he loved. At his request, Memorial services will be held at a later day.
Charles "Charlie" Kormanik Sr.
Apr 1, 2016
Charles “Charlie” Kormanik, age 87, of Kansas City North, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Friday, April 01, 2016 after heart and kidney complications while recovering from a fall after feeding squirrels! Charlie was born at Mine 37, Windber, Pennsylvania, and was one of 13 children to Andrew and Elizabeth. Charlie was a gifted athlete who turned...
Kristopher Allan Boese
Mar 30, 2016
Kristopher Allan Boese, 29, of Independence, MO passed away March 30, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Special Olympics. Kris enjoyed an active social life including Comets soccer games, Special Olympics bowling,...
Harold Trabue
Mar 29, 2016
Harold Trabue, 47, of Independence passed away suddenly doing what he loved best on March 29, 2016. Visitation will be from 6-9pm, Friday, April 8, 2015 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be 10am Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Harold and with his twin brother, was born November 8, 1968...
Emma Loretta Brooks (Foskett)
Mar 29, 2016
Emma L. Brooks, 92, of Independence, Mo. died of natural causes in Kansas City, MO. on March 30, 2016 making her days on Earth 92 years, 8 months and 13 days. She was born July 17, 1923 in Dix, Neb. To George and Mary (Williams) Foskett, the second of five children. She was a member of The Church of Christ...
Dorothy Mae Neal (Siebert)
Mar 29, 2016
Dorothy Mae Neal, 86, of Blue Springs, MO passed away March 29, 2016. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 am, Monday April 4, 2016 at the chapel. Burial will take place in Gamble Cemetery in California, MO. Dorothy was born on August 20, 1929, the only daughter to...
William Edward "Bill" Rose
Mar 29, 2016
William Edward Rose, 87, of Independence, Missouri, passed away March 29, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be from 6-7pm, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Memorial service will follow, beginning at 7:00 pm at the chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date in Warrensburg. Bill was born November 25, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri. He...
Eugene Robert "Gene" Spencer Sr.
Mar 28, 2016
Eugene Spencer, of Independence, MO passed away March 28, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Eugene is survived by his wife, Sara Beth (Warren) Spencer; son, Eugene Robert Spencer, Jr. and his wife Judy; daughter, Debra Williamson and her husband Lester; sister, Beverly Wolfoski; grandchildren, Mark...
Harold Jones
Mar 27, 2016
Virgil Jones, 92, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Honoring Virgil’s wishes, there will be no services. A graveside service will take place at a later date. Virgil was born September 10, 1923 to John and Ethel Jones. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1941 – 1945....
Rose Mary Slanko (Payur)
Mar 26, 2016
Rose Mary Slanko, 87, Independence, MO passed away March 26, 2016. Mass will be at 10 am, Sat., April 2, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64053; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rosary will be said at 5:30 pm Friday followed by visitation from 6-8 pm, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO...
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