Obituaries

Mary Leta Gross (Mcmahan)

Mary Leta Gross (Mcmahan)

Feb 11, 2016

Mary L. Gross, 89, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 11, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, Feb. 15 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will be 10 am, Tuesday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Eastgate Christian Church, 4010 S River Blvd, Independence, MO 64055....

Linda Arlene Zimmerman (Burton)

Linda Arlene Zimmerman (Burton)

Feb 10, 2016

Linda A. Zimmerman, 69, of Holden, MO passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00am Monday, February 15th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday at Brasher Cemetery near Jerico Springs, in Cedar County, MO. Linda was born September 27th 1946 in St. Louis, MO to Lester...

James O'Connor

James O'Connor

Feb 10, 2016

James Loren “Jim” O’Connor, 75, passed away on February 10, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9-11am Saturday, with service beginning at 11am, both at 39th St. Church of Christ in Independence, MO. He will be laid to rest in Swan Lake Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Church of Christ Missions Work in his honor. Jim was born...

Evelyn Hodkins (Whittaker)

Evelyn Hodkins (Whittaker)

Feb 10, 2016

Evelyn (Whittaker) Hodkins, 98, Independence, MO, passed away Feb. 10, 2016. Funeral services will be 10 am, Sat., Feb. 20 at Carson-Speaks Midtown Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Evelyn was born June 2, 1917 in Fostoria, Ohio. Spending her childhood in...

Jacqueline Marie Page Phd

Jacqueline Marie Page Phd

Feb 9, 2016

Dr. Jacqueline Page, 83, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Feb. 9, 2016. Dr. Page was born on Jan. 27, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to William and Marie (Koepple) Page. She received her Doctorate from St. Louis University. Dr. Page worked for the Kinrick-Glennon Catholic Seminary where she was the head Librarian. After having worked at Kendrick Seminary she...

Roy L. Motley

Roy L. Motley

Feb 8, 2016

Roy passed away February 8, 2016 Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Burial in Mount Washington Cemetery.

James L. Mattheis

James L. Mattheis

Feb 8, 2016

James L. Mattheis, 48, of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, February 8, 2016 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a Memorial Mass to be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m., until service Saturday at the church....

Kent Mcclellan

Kent Mcclellan

Feb 8, 2016

Charles Kent McClellan, 57, Kansas City, MO passed away Feb. 8, 2016. Memorial services will be at 2:30 pm, Sat., Feb. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 1:30 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 East 42nd Street S., Unit 600,...

Addie Starr

Addie Starr

Feb 7, 2016

Addie Starr, 90, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00am at the chapel. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Addie was born September 10, 1925 in Granby, MO as one of thirteen...

Ruby Jean Smith (Carroll)

Ruby Jean Smith (Carroll)

Feb 5, 2016

Ruby Smith, 91, of Independence, MO passed away February 5, 2016. Visitation will be from 1-2pm Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Ruby was born on December 12, 1924 in Noel, MO to James and Daisy (Workman) Carroll. After 15 years of service,...

Junko Goto

Junko Goto

Feb 4, 2016

Junko Goto, 40, of Blue Springs, MO passed away February 4, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Friday, February 12, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 am, Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the chapel. Junko was born on November 17, 1975 in Tokyo, Japan to Shinichi and Asako Goto....

Jessie Dale Schornhorst

Jessie Dale Schornhorst

Feb 4, 2016

Jessie D. Schornhorst, 68, of KC,MO passed away Feb. 4, 2016. At Jessie’s request, cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson Speaks Chapel 816.252.7900)

Doris Lucille Caster (Eliason)

Doris Lucille Caster (Eliason)

Feb 4, 2016

Doris Lucille (Eliason) Caster of Independence, MO passed away on February 4, 2016, 2 days after her 95th birthday. Services will be at 11 am, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. Doris was a long time member of the...

Willa Dean Rountree (Curry)

Willa Dean Rountree (Curry)

Feb 3, 2016

Willa Dean Rountree, 90, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm Monday, February 8th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, February 9th at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Willa was born February 4, 1925 in Altus, OK to Elbert George and Sarah Celestine...

Robert Keith "Bob" Elder Sr.

Robert Keith "Bob" Elder Sr.

Feb 3, 2016

Robert “Bob” Elder, Sr. 67, passed away on February 3, 2016. A Memorial visitation will be from 6-8pm, Monday, February 8, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Bob was born on August 5, 1948 in Mountain Home Arkansas to Carl and Dorothy (Cockrum) Elder. Bob was employed for many years at Armco Steel until their closing. For the past 16 years he...

Gerald David Troutwine

Gerald David Troutwine

Feb 3, 2016

Gerald D. Troutwine, 86, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Feb. 3, 2016. Services will be 10 am, Monday, Feb. 8, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Gerald was born Feb. 4, 1929 in Independence, MO and graduated from William...

Jo Sue Horner

Jo Sue Horner

Feb 3, 2016

Jo Sue Horner, 80, passed away on February 3, 2016. A visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 8, from, 8:30-10:00am, at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St. A graveside service will follow at 12:30pm Monday at Robinson Cemetery in Collins, MO. Jo Sue was born on October 4, 1935, in Weaubleau, MO, to Edgar and D. Louise (Sullivan) Edwards....

Nadine "Frances" Westerfield

Nadine "Frances" Westerfield

Feb 2, 2016

Frances Nadine Westerfield, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away on Feb. 2, 2016. A visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, from 1-2pm, at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St, followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice in her memory. Frances was born on...

Tanner Rardin

Tanner Rardin

Feb 1, 2016

Tanner Rardin, 18, of Lee’s Summit, MO, tragically taken from us on February 1, 2016. A visitation will be held from 5-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Tanner was born June 19, 1997 in Overland Park, KS to Hayley Lewis and C.J. Rardin. He graduated from Lee’s Summit West...

Mary F. Necessary (Collins)

Mary F. Necessary (Collins)

Feb 1, 2016

Mary F. Necessary, 88, of Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00pm Sunday, February 7th, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Rosary will be recited at the chapel at 3:00pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00pm Monday, February 8th at Nativity of Mary; 10017 E 36th Terr. Independence, MO. Burial...