Obituaries
Barbara Burlingame
Jun 16, 2013
Barbara J. Burlingame, 85, Independence, MO passed away June 16, 2013. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and buried with her husband during a committal service at 10 am, Sat., June 29 at Blue Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City MO 64137. Barbara was...
Andrew Hansen
Jun 16, 2013
Andrew Jeffrey Hansen, age 32, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Independence, Missouri at the home of Vicki Digby and his father Kraig Hansen. Andrew (Drew) attended Colorado State, UNR, was manager for Verizon, a skier, boarder, golfer, and dive master. He was currently a business manager for MeraVic. He leaves behind his father Kraig, his mother Jeanne Hansen...
Edward Juliff
Jun 15, 2013
Edward James Percival Juliff, 98, Lenexa, KS formerly of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013. Ed was born May 30, 1915 in London, Ontario, Canada the son of Percival James and Ethel May (Hardey) Juliff. He was a graduate of William Chrisman High School and Kansas University with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Ed was a U.S. Army...
Clarence Stowell
Jun 15, 2013
Clarence E. “Clancy” Stowell, 89 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Woods Chapel Congregation of the Community of Christ 500 NE Woods Chapel Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064.. A private graveside services will be held prior. In lieu...
William Alderson
Jun 15, 2013
William Troy “Bill” Alderson, 62, Buckner, MO passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center after successfully battling leukemia. Bill was born December 22, 1950 in Independence, MO, the son of James and Wilma (Boosinger) Alderson. He was enthusiastic about all that he would do whether it was work, collecting or spending time with family....
Judith Beckett
Jun 15, 2013
Judith Anne Beckett, 69 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, June 15, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Donations may be made in...
M. Kessler
Jun 14, 2013
M. Wayne Kessler, 78 of Blue Springs, MO passed away, Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Park Lawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel....
Joseph Walker
Jun 14, 2013
CSM, Retired Joseph Michael Walker, 72 of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene 19333 US Highway 24 Independence, MO 64056. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday...
Robert Thorpe
Jun 13, 2013
Robert Joe Thorpe, 70, Buckner, MO passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2013. A celebration gathering to remember Bob will be from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, June, 21, 2013 at the Heart of God Fellowship Church; 3720 N. Buckner Tarsney Rd, Buckner, MO 64016. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of God Church. Bob...
Harry T. Keith Reynolds
Jun 12, 2013
Harry T. Keith Reynolds, 89, of Raytown, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Keith was born on December 9, 1923 at Roscoe, MO the son of Chelcie Oval and Dorothy Mae (Rhoades) Reynolds. He was married to Wanda D. Smith in November, 1942....
Harry Ivy
Jun 11, 2013
Harry Eugene “Gene” Ivy, 86 of Independence, MO passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Ashton Court Care and Rehabilitation Center in Liberty, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet...
Monica Smith
Jun 11, 2013
Monica Elaine Smith, 57, Lee’s Summit, MO entered the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Monica was born January 27, 1956 in Middletown, OH the daughter of Troy and Maryanna (Mokry) Gilley. She worked for St. Luke’s Health Systems for over 28 years, serving most recently as the administrative assistant to the CEO since St. Luke’s East opened....
James Williams Sr
Jun 10, 2013
James “Jim” Ira Williams, 86, Independence, MO died June 10, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Sat., June 15 at Speaks Buckner Chapel; interment at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. Jim was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Clearwater, FL. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He worked at Missouri Public...
Doris Heilig
Jun 9, 2013
Doris Ann Heilig, 73, of Independence, MO passed away June 9, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the chapel. Doris was born November 7, 1939 in Kremling, CO. She is survived by...
Edwin Ragan Jr
Jun 8, 2013
Edwin “Ed” Ragan, retired Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT USAF), passed away on June 8th, 2013 at the home from congestive heart failure. Visitation will be from 12:30-2 pm, Wed. June 12 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, followed by a graveside service with Full Military Honors at 2:30 pm at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest...
John Abreo
Jun 8, 2013
John Jacob Abreo, 88, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully June 8, 2013 in Kansas City, MO. John was born April 17, 1925 in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from East High School, John served in the United States Navy as a pilot at the end of WWII. Upon discharge from the Navy, he worked as an adjuster for...
George Macdonald
Jun 7, 2013
George F. MacDonald, 92, of Independence, MO passed away June 7, 2013. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. George was born October 19, 1920 in Kansas City, MO to James and Maude MacDonald. He worked for many years in the cable and...
May Fangmann
Jun 6, 2013
May Fangmann, 81, of Oak Grove, MO passed away Thursday, June 6th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street, Independence. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10th at Messiah Lutheran Church; 613 S Main Street, Independence. Interment will be 3:00 p.m. at...
Richard Dixon
Jun 6, 2013
Richard Dean Dixon, 85, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. Richard was born June 18, 1927 in Kansas City, KS the son of Charles E. and Ida Mae (Cobb) Dixon. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. Richard retired in 1990 after 25 years as a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He...
Gerald "Jerry" Henke
Jun 6, 2013
Gerald H. “Jerry” Henke, 50, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. Jerry was born October 15, 1962 in Kansas City, MO the son of Fred and Bonnie (Snell) Henke. He was a 1981 graduate of Olathe High School and was working for Wabtec. Jerry enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs football and was an avid fisherman and mushroom...
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