Obituaries
Charles Yaeger Jr
Apr 12, 2013
Charles (Charlie) Yaeger, 85, of Bucker, Missouri, passed away quietly on April 12, 2013 at the Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Sue Hill Yaeger, and his children, Scott and Patty Faye Yaeger of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Zach and Sonia Yaeger of Pharr, Texas. He is...
Michael Ladue
Apr 11, 2013
Michael E. LaDue, 75, of Lee’s Summit, MO died April 11, 2013 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. A graveside inurnment will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Mike was born in Bloomington, IL and traveled considerably in the U.S. as a youngster and son of an Army officer....
Merle Mika
Apr 11, 2013
Merle M. Mika, 82, Sugar Creek, MO passed away April 11, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, April 16 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052, followed by visitation until 8:30 pm. Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Omega Hospice, 3171 N.E. Carnegie Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO...
Leroy Brungardt
Apr 10, 2013
LeRoy Francis Brungardt, 76, of Independence passed away on April 10, 2013. Born October 4, 1936, in Gorham, Kansas, he grew up in Victoria, Kansas with three sisters and two brothers who have remained extremely close despite living in three states. He was a valued employee for several companies, working as a driver for Pepsi, Hardees, Anheuser Busch, Centropolis, and...
Frances Mcdole
Apr 10, 2013
Frances Jane McDole, 89 of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away, Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Wilshire Long Term Care. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the...
Pauline Whitehead
Apr 10, 2013
Pauline Whitehead, 96, of Independence, MO passed away April 10, 2013. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Graveside service to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Pauline was born April 11, 1916 in Puryear, TN to Joseph Clinton and Ada Bell (Seaton) Alexander. On...
Valerie Epling
Apr 10, 2013
Valerie Elaine Epling, 62, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs. Valerie was born July 24, 1950 in Winter Haven, FL the daughter of Don and Wanda (Conley) Scudder. She...
Margie Prine
Apr 9, 2013
Margie Prine, 78, of Lowry City, MO passed away Tuesday, April 9th 2013. A visitation will be held Friday, April 12th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13th at the chapel. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Margie was born March 18th 1935...
Geneva Thompson
Apr 8, 2013
Geneva Thompson, 88, Bentonville, AR, formerly of Independence, MO, died April 9, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, April 12 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. Geneva was born Jan. 13, 1925 in Paris, AR. She lived in Independence...
Helen Jones
Apr 7, 2013
Helen G. Jones, 79, Independence, MO, passed away April 7, 2013. Services will be at 7 pm, Wed. April 10 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052, The service will be preceded by visitation starting at 5:30 pm. Graveside services will be at 11 am, Thursday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Lincoln, MO. Helen was born July 31,...
Janet Sheffield
Apr 7, 2013
Janet L. (Hedges) Sheffield, 61 of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Lee’s Summit Hospital. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening....
Hans Schulze
Apr 7, 2013
Hans Gunther Schulze, 87 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2013 surrounded by family. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church 17200 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. The family will greet friends from...
Donald Elliott
Apr 5, 2013
Donald Ralph Elliott, 78 of Greenwood, MO passed away, Friday, April 5, 2013 at Benchmark Healthcare in Harrisonville, MO. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Don was born August 10, 1934 in Independence, MO to Ralph D. and Dollie (Humphrey) Elliott and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a car...
Andrea Garrison Murillo
Apr 4, 2013
Andrea “Andy” Lynn Garrison Murillo, 68, Belton, MO passed away April 4, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, April 8 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice. Andy was...
Genieve Lanphear
Apr 4, 2013
Genevieve Lanphear, 100 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m., until service time...
Reva Van Cleave
Apr 3, 2013
Reva Van Cleave, 86, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, April 3rd 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 8th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street, Independence. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9th at the chapel. Burial will be at Six Mile Cemetery. Reva was born August 14th 1926 to...
Dallas Wagner
Apr 3, 2013
Dallas Claude Wagner, Sr., 84, Buckner, MO passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Speaks Buckner Chapel; 300 Adams St. Buckner, MO 64016. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Dallas was born December 15, 1928...
Richard "Dick" Arand
Apr 3, 2013
Richard “Dick” H. Arand, 88, passed away on April 3, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be Monday, April 8, 2013 at 10:00 am followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 am at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 South Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. There will be a meal immediately afterwards at the church for family and...
Cathy Howerton
Apr 2, 2013
Cathy L. Howerton, 60, died peacefully at home, holding the hands of her family early Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2013. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m, Sat., April 6 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, Missouri 64055; cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Wayside Waifs (www.waysidewaifs.org). Cathy was born March 2,...
Wilma Roseman
Apr 2, 2013
Wilma Jean Roseman, 80, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Jean was born May 25, 1932 in...
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