Obituaries
Evelyn Harper
Feb 5, 2013
Evelyn Brenda Harper, 84, Independence, MO formerly of Sumter, SC., passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her daughter’s home. Brenda was born June 16, 1928 in London, England the daughter of William George and Lucy (Thurlow) Willis. She retired as an administrative assistant with the U.S. Air Force, 9th Headquarters. Brenda enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by...
Randall Parker
Feb 5, 2013
Randall S. “Randy” Parker, 50, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 5, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at the chapel. Randy was born April 10, 1962 in Independence and was a lifelong resident. He graduated...
Donna Zobrist
Feb 4, 2013
Donna Anderson Zobrist died peacefully on Monday, February 4 at Bishop Spencer Place in Kansas City where she had lived since 2007. She was 86. Born Donna Mae Anderson in Moline, Illinois on February 22, 1926, she was the youngest daughter of Harry and Viola Anderson. Her older sisters Violet Johnson, Harriett Behrmann, and Merlynn Anderson predeceased her. Donna graduated...
O. C. Henson
Feb 4, 2013
O.C. “Chet” Henson, Jr., 89, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 4, 2013. A memorial service will begin at 2 pm, Sat., Feb. 9 at the Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050. Interment at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Outreach International, 129 W. Lexington Ave.,...
Brad Richardson
Feb 3, 2013
Brad M. Richardson, 33, Blue Springs, MO, died unexpectedly Feb. 3, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, Feb. 7th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence MO 64055; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. Brad was born March 20, 1979 in Kansas City, MO. He was the owner of...
Leslie Reynolds
Feb 3, 2013
Leslie Owen Reynolds, 95 of Independence, Mo passed away, Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Rosewood Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church 611 N Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m., until service time Friday at the church. Burial...
John Ganley
Feb 3, 2013
John T. Ganley, 70, passed away on February 3, 2013. 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 San...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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