Obituaries
Ralph Carl Kennedy
May 3, 2015
Ralph C. Kennedy, 82, Independence, MO passed away May 3, 2015. Memorial services will be 5:30 pm, Thursday, May 7 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 4 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Ducks Unlimited Inc., One Waterfowl Way, Memphis,...
Dorothy Ellen Hurst (Middleton)
May 3, 2015
Dorothy E. Hurst, 96, completed her earthly journey May 3, 2015 and slipped into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was united in heaven with all who had gone before her: parents, Warren and Lillie Middleton, husband Robert, and 7 siblings. She leaves behind 2 children; Robert (Maxine) Hurst, and Carol (Victor) Jodts; 4 grandchildren Cheryl...
Philip James Bergman
May 3, 2015
Philip J. Bergman, 19, Independence, MO died May 3, 2015. Services will be 10 am, Sat., May 9 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Berklee College of Music Scholarship Fund in memory of Philp Bergman, 1140...
Carl W. Williams
May 3, 2015
Carl W. Williams, 76, of Buckner, MO passed away May 3, 2015. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016. Carl was born December 1, 1938 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the only child of Lola and Winford Williams. He retired as a supervisor for Bendix,...
Barbara Lou Bollinger (Swearingen)
May 2, 2015
Barbara Bollinger, 63, of Blue Springs, MO lost her life on May 2, 2015 after a long and hard fight against breast cancer. During those 10 years she would say that the cancer doesn’t define me and I will not let it win. This strong attitude allowed her to live a very fulfilling life where she was able to be...
Judy Charlene Jack (Reiff)
May 1, 2015
Judy Charlene Jack, 73 of Blue Springs, MO passed away, Friday, May 1, 2015 at her residence. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Judy was born November 16, 1941 in Kewanee, IL to Vernon and Margaret (Burchett) Reiff. She graduated from William Chrisman in 1959 and later from Graceland University as a...
Donald Lee Lake
May 1, 2015
Donald Lee Lake, 80 of Oak Grove, MO, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2015. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 58 years, son Roger, daughter Rhonda and son-in-law Timothy Butters, and grandchildren Rebecca and Zebediah. A celebration of life for Don will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2015 with...
Margaret "June" Rice (Robb)
May 1, 2015
June Rice, 88, of Indep., MO passed away May 1, 2015. Visitation will take place beginning at 9am, Wed., May 6, 2015, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will follow at 10 am at the Chapel. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. June was born on September 19, 1926 in Pontiac, MI to Percy and Irene (Budge) Robb....
Edward Gene Cadwell
Apr 30, 2015
Edward Gene Cadwell, 79, of North Kansas City, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Lindley Creek Cemetery,...
Bonnie Forbes Antrim (Forbes)
Apr 30, 2015
Bonnie Antrim 70, of Independence passed away Thursday evening, April 30th 2015. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a resident of Independence, MO. Her parents were Rev. Marvin Forbes and Mable Ruth Forbes also of Independence. She was a Registered nurse (retired) and had worked at the VA Medical Center and Independence Regional Health Center. She is...
Rita Marie Jenkins (Collins)
Apr 29, 2015
Rita M. Jenkins, 58, Independence, MO passed away April 29, 2015. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm., Monday, May 4 at Mt Washington Cemetery. Rita was born July 26, 1956 in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her father and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Tonya Hunsucker and husband David, Independence, MO; granddaughter Heather Hunsucker;...
Jenney Marie Long (Graham)
Apr 29, 2015
Jenney Marie Long, 43, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015, beginning at 3:00 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Jenney was born on November 18, 1971 in Trenton, Missouri to Rick and Debra (Hudson) Graham. As a young child she moved...
Mary Margaret Norris (Barr)
Apr 29, 2015
Mary Norris, 74, of Buckner, MO passed away April 29, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1-2 pm, Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2 pm. Burial will take place in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Mary was born May 6, 1940 in Kansas City, MO as one of five children to...
Florence Louise Brunson (Cook)
Apr 29, 2015
Florence Louise Brunson, 92, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015. A private service is scheduled for a later time. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
Mary Pat Mcdermott (Kelly)
Apr 27, 2015
Mary Pat McDermott, 80, of Independence, MO passed away April 27, 2015. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 1, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Burial will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, MO. Mary was born September 8, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to...
Mary Margaret Campbell
Apr 26, 2015
Mary Margaret Campbell, 94, passed away at The Groves in Independence on April 26, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday April 30th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, in Independence. A private family graveside service will be held on Friday. Mary was born March 4th, 1921...
Linda Suchman
Apr 26, 2015
Linda Le Suchman, 71, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 26, 2015, after her battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 10:00am, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, in Independence, MO. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, April 29, from 6-8:00pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel,...
Charles F. Buck
Apr 26, 2015
Charles F. Buck, 88 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Centerpoint Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening, April 30, 2015, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Mt. Olive...
Dylan Michael Austin
Apr 25, 2015
Dylan Michael Austin, 26, Independence, MO died unexpectedly April 25, 2015. Memorial services will be 7 pm, Friday, May 1 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Visitation will begin at 5 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the UCM Breakers Habitat for Humanity Foundation in...
David Michael Forbis
Apr 25, 2015
David Michael Forbis, 51, Buckner, left this earth for eternal life April 25, 2015, after a very brief battle with Sarcoma. Celebration of Life will be at 4:00 pm on May 23rd. VFW 12810 E. Kentucky Ave, Independence. MO 64050. David was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and an Eagle Scout. A native of Independence, he graduated from...
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