Obituaries
Ted Blank
Jan 13, 2012
Ted Blank, of Independence, MO, was born on December 24, 1925 in Topeka, Kansas to Theodore and Thelma Blank. He died on January 13, 2012 at the John Knox Village Hospice House. When he was a teenager, Ted’s family moved to Independence, Missouri where he attended William Christian High School. At age seventeen, Ted enlisted in the United States Army...
James Dumsky
Jan 13, 2012
James E. “Jim” Dumsky, 80 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church 11231 Chicago Ave., Sugar Creek, MO 64054. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. There will be a...
Hugh Brasel
Jan 13, 2012
Hugh A. Brasel, 96, of Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16, at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Hugh was born September 26, 1915 in Jasper, Arkansas to Lewis and Frances Brasel. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. Hugh’s biggest passion...
Dorothy Wolfe
Jan 13, 2012
Dorothy Jean Wolfe, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 20, 2012 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 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the chapel. Dorothy was born...
Mercy Navato
Jan 12, 2012
Mercy DeGuzman Navato, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Presentation Church. Mercy was born February...
Reta Badder
Jan 12, 2012
Reta M. Badder, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Villages of Jackson Creek. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at...
Lenore Boulware
Jan 12, 2012
Lenore E. Boulware, 87, Independence, MO passed away in the comfort of her family Thursday, January 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 followed by the funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Floral Hills Cemetery. Memorial contributions...
Virginia Patrick
Jan 11, 2012
Virginia L. Patrick, 80, of Independence, MO passed Jan. 11, 2012. Visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. on Mon. Jan. 16, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Virginia was born March 26, 1931 in Lexington, MO to Theodore and Ethel (Dennis) Martin. She was a woman who absolutely adored her...
Alfred Carlisle
Jan 11, 2012
Alfred Carlisle, 97, passed away on January 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gibby Carlisle. He is survived by his sons, Richard and Lynn Carlisle, two grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Al lived a wonderful life and, along with his wife, is viewed by his extended family as a model of how to live their lives....
Rita Gaffney
Jan 11, 2012
Rita Josephine Gaffney, 85, of Kansas City, MO, died at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, MO, early Wednesday January 11th after a short illness. She was born March 14, 1926 in Quincy, Illinois, daughter of Leonard and Veronica (Godsil) Gaffney and was a long time resident of Galesburg. She was awarded a BA in Art in 1970 by Western...
Clifford Whitson
Jan 10, 2012
Clifford Whitson, 74, of Independence, MO passed away January 10, 2012 at St. Luke’s Northland. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. service to follow on Friday, January 13, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Clifford was born June 15, 1937 in Desoto, KS to Clifford...
Ronald Myers
Jan 9, 2012
Ronald Eugene “Poppy” Myers, 73 of Buckner, MO passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Heart of God Fellowship 3720 North Buckner Tarsney Road, Buckner, MO 64016. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the church in Buckner. Donations may...
Pearl Scott
Jan 8, 2012
P. Bernice “Bunny” (Stafford) Scott, 93, Independence, MO passed away at approximately 1 am, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Services will be at 11 am, Thursday, Jan. 12 at the South Crysler Restoration Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ, 16101 E. Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO 64056. Visitation will begin at 10 am before the service. In lieu of flowers the...
Ismael Ortiz Sr
Jan 8, 2012
Ismael S. “Ish” Ortiz, Sr., 74, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, January 8, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012 at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 901 Cesar Chavez Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at...
Georgia Parker
Jan 7, 2012
Georgia Kay “Nonnie” Parker, 70 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time Thursday at the chapel....
John Stephens
Jan 7, 2012
John E. Stephens, 85, Sugar Creek, MO passed away Jan. 7, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Sat., Jan. 14 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052; interment with Full Military Honors at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc.,...
Jeptha Woods
Jan 6, 2012
Jeptha (J.B.) Woods, 90, of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, January 6, 2012, peacefully, in his own home. Memorial services for Mr. Woods will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, at Westwood Christian Church; 5050 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS. J.B. was born September 3, 1921 in Renick, MO to parents Clarence and Susan (Harris) Woods. He...
Richard Holloway
Jan 6, 2012
ichard Dean Holloway, 64, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. Mr. Holloway’s Visitation will be 11:30-1:00 p.m., followed by Memorial services on Thursday, January 12, at East Independence Community of Christ, 823 S. Elizabeth St., Independence, MO 64056. Richard was born December 23, 1947 in Pittsburg, KS to parents Norman and Ruth (Ohlhausen) Holloway. He was an...
Ray Wilson
Jan 6, 2012
Ray Kenneth Wilson, 90, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. Born in 1921, in Vale, South Dakota, Ray courageously and proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Independence and the attack transport U.S.S. Oconto. One of the proudest days of Ray’s life was visiting the World War...
Randy Bass
Jan 6, 2012
Randy Bass, 52, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. Randy was born December 8, 1959 to Norman and Betty (Bodenhofer) Bass. He will be missed more than words can describe. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Tammy (Dorland) Bass; admired sons Travis Bass, Dustin Bass, Caleb Bass and Coltin Bass; mother Betty Bass;...
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