Obituaries
Hugh Graff
Feb 17, 2013
With gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Hugh Graff announces his passing on February 17, 2013. Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, at the First Christian Church, 125 S. Pleasant, Independence, Missouri, 64050. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Private burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...
Marcia Miller
Feb 17, 2013
Marcia Gayle Miller of Independence, Mo., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on the evening of Sunday, February 17, 2013, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Marcia is survived by her mother Maxine E. Miller of Independence, Mo., and father Roy B. Miller, Jr., of Raytown, Mo. She will be dearly missed by her son Kevin Roth,...
James Reed
Feb 16, 2013
JAMES L. REED Jim Reed, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, February 16th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 1801 E 39th Street, Independence. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mount Olivet. Jim was...
Dorothy Kuhn
Feb 15, 2013
Dorothy Ann Kuhn, 86, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 15, 2013. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Dorothy was born October 7, 1926 in Carrollton, MO to Martin...
Rose Hilden
Feb 14, 2013
Rose Hilden, 94, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, February 14th 2013. A visitation will be held from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 18th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Rose was born December 26th 1918 in Kansas City, MO to...
Jamsie "Peggy" Hall
Feb 14, 2013
Jamsie L. “Peggy” Hall, 81, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Graveside inurnment will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Independence Animal Shelter; 875 Vista Ave, Independence, MO 64056. Peggy was born May 28, 1931 in Aubrey, AR. She retired from the Meat...
Alice Ward
Feb 12, 2013
Alice Marie Ward, 84, of Independence, MO passed February 12, 2013 in Independence, MO surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Saturday, February 16, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Ward was born October 26, 1928,...
Norma Cottingham Graff
Feb 12, 2013
Norma Jean (Crosby) Cottingham Graff, 76, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 12, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Sat., Feb. 16 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. Committal services will be private at Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice,...
Helen Lents
Feb 12, 2013
Passing away quietly in her sleep on February 12, 2013, Helen Maxine Lents completed a life lived with grace and love. Born April 23, 1921 in Arma, Kansas, Helen was one of five children born to Olive and Earl Draper. Raised in Pasadena and San Bernadino, California, Helen attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa where she met Donald V. Lents,...
Chloy Howell
Feb 12, 2013
Chloy Howell, 84, of Oak Grove, passed away Tuesday, February 12th 2013. A visitation will be held 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday February 17th at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 18th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence. Chloy was born August 25th 1928 to Ralph...
John "Jack" Eskridge Sr
Feb 11, 2013
John W. “Jack” Eskridge Jack Eskridge, 89 of Valley Falls Kansas, passed away Monday, February 11th, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday February 15, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the chapel. Burial...
Fred Jensen Jr
Feb 9, 2013
Fred H. Jensen, 79, Buckner, MO passed away Feb. 9, 2013. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., Feb. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Buckner Cemetery. Visitation begins at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Pkwy.,...
Dorothy Hottman
Feb 9, 2013
Dorothy Alice Hottman, 97 of Pleasant Valley, MO passed away, Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 with inurnment to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00...
Edmond Murphy
Feb 8, 2013
Edmond Dee Murphy, 70, Independence, MO, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Richmond Memory Gardens, Richmond, MO with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northcare Hospice House....
Paul Foster
Feb 6, 2013
Paul Doak Foster, 94, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 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 Centerview Cemetery, Centerview, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairmount...
Wilmoth "Bill" Dorrell
Feb 6, 2013
Bill Dorrell, 79, of Overland Park, KS, passed away February 6, 2013. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, February 9, at Heritage United Methodist Church, 12850 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS. Burial will take place at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, KS. Bill was born August 16, 1933 in Kansas City,...
Enid Montes
Feb 6, 2013
Enid Montes, 84, of Independence, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 6th 2013. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. A Prayer Service will be following at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel. A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Enid was...
Shirley Coulas
Feb 5, 2013
Pat Coulas, 83, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, February 5th 2013. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 8th at First Baptist Church; 500 W. Truman Rd, Independence, MO. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence. Pat was born April 21st 1929, in Independence, to...
James Eddy
Feb 5, 2013
James Evans “Jim” Eddy, 87, Overland Park, KS formerly of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2013 at Christ United Methodist Church; 14506 E. 39th St. Independence. Burial...
Richard Young
Feb 5, 2013
Richard “Dick” Lee Young, 82, of Independence, MO passed February 5, 2013. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Monday, February 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Dick retired from Smith Grieves, where he had worked over 44 years as an offset...
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