Obituaries

John Ganley

John Ganley

Feb 3, 2013

JOHN T. GANLEY. John T. 70, passed away on February 3rd. He was born in Everett, MA and was a long-time resident of Del Mar, CA and Fairfax, VA. Survivors include his children, Monica Ganley, of Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Brendan Ganley, of Independence, MO; his sister, Eileen Ganley, of Holbrook, MA; and his former wife Joni Ann Ganley of...

Lucille Twente

Lucille Twente

Feb 2, 2013

Lucille L. Twente, 83, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 2nd 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6th at East 39th Community of Christ; 15006 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Lucille was...

Edward Apruzzese

Edward Apruzzese

Feb 2, 2013

Edward A. “Eddie” Apruzzese, 58 of Richmond, MO, passed away, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday night at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society. Eddie was...

Patricia Truman

Patricia Truman

Feb 1, 2013

Patricia E. “Pat” Truman, 64, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 1, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, Feb. 4 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Sunday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to NorthCare Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116....

Paul Hodges

Paul Hodges

Jan 31, 2013

Paul D. Hodges, 39, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 31, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Paul was born May 1, 1973...

Constance "Connie" Arand

Constance "Connie" Arand

Jan 31, 2013

Constance “Connie” E. (Trevier) Arand, 87, passed away on January 31, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 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...

Dale Williams

Dale Williams

Jan 30, 2013

Dale G. Williams, 76, of Blue Springs, MO passed away January 30, 2013. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. followed by a service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House....

David Stone

David Stone

Jan 30, 2013

David A. Stone, 58, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 30th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 6th 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. David was born July 5th 1954 in Independence, MO to Clyde W. and Mary Ann (Bradley) Stone. He attended Truman High School and proudly served in...

Martha Rhodelander

Martha Rhodelander

Jan 29, 2013

Martha Ann Rhodelander, 60, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 29, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Sat., Feb. 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 611 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed at 6 pm, Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052, followed by visitation...

Dale Minnis

Dale Minnis

Jan 29, 2013

Dale Porter Minnis, 81, of Independence, went home to heaven on January 29th 2013. A visitation will be held from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Friday, February 1st 2013 at Sycamore Hills Baptist Church; 15200 E 39th Street S, Independence, MO 64055. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the church. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday February...

Bob Behen

Bob Behen

Jan 29, 2013

Bob Behen, 64, of Sugar Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 29th 2013. A visitation will be held at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30th at St. Ann’s Catholic Church; 10113 E Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64053. Family will also be receiving friends from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday, Janauary 31st before the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at the...

Jeremy Ferguson

Jeremy Ferguson

Jan 28, 2013

Jeremy P. Ferguson, 26, Blue Springs, MO passed away Jan. 28, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Feb. 1 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Charlotte Rose Ferguson Educational Fund. Jeremy...

William King

William King

Jan 28, 2013

William “Bill” Wayne King, 84, of Blue Springs, MO went to be with the Lord January 28, 2013. He was born August 5, 1928 in Montrose, MO to John William and Pearl Marie King. He was a Korean War Veteran, member of the American Legion, a Deacon at Beverly Hills Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He...

Addie Allen

Addie Allen

Jan 28, 2013

Addie Mae Allen, 94 of Blue Springs, MO passed away, Monday, January 28, 2013 at Shangri La Care Center in Blue Springs, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service...

Patrice Williams

Patrice Williams

Jan 27, 2013

Patrice Van Liew Williams of Overland Park, Kansas and Independence, Missouri, passed away Jan. 27, 2013. A visitation will be held at Carson- Speaks Funeral Home at 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, Missouri from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, at The...

Donna Halastik

Donna Halastik

Jan 27, 2013

Donna Gail Halastik, 78, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away peacefully with her children and grandchildren at her side on January 27, 2013. She was born December 2, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to Otto and Lois Young. She attended William Chrisman High School. Donna and Edwin Halastik were married in 1951 and settled in Sugar Creek, MO to raise...

Gloria Conway

Gloria Conway

Jan 26, 2013

Gloria J. (Loomis) Conway, 79 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, January 26, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Independence, MO. Cremation is planned with a celebration of her life to be held at a later date in Wisconsin. Gloria was born January 29, 1933 in Eau Claire, WI to Paul William and Ethel Irene (Stankey) Loomis and grew up...

Karen Fisher

Karen Fisher

Jan 26, 2013

Karen Sue Fisher, 56, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 26, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, Jan. 31, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105. Karen was born April 1, 1956 in Sugar Creek, MO...

Katherine Wells

Katherine Wells

Jan 25, 2013

Katherine B. Smith Newton Wells, 90, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, January 25, 2013. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the John Knox Village Chapel; 400 NW Murray (Murray & O’Brien), Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. at the John Knox Village Chapel. Entombment will follow at Mt. Washington...

Irene Shelton

Irene Shelton

Jan 25, 2013

Irene Louise Shelton, 87, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, January 25, 2013. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s...