Obituaries
Edward Chandler
Dec 28, 2011
Edward S. Chandler, Sr, 95, was born in 1916 and died December 28, 2011. Ed was born to Thomas and Virgie Chandler in Independence, Missouri where he lived his entire life. Ed’s father, Tom, was a good friend of Harry S. Truman and Ed would row their fishing boat many time. Ed graduated from William Chrisman High School on Maple...
Judith Fisher
Dec 28, 2011
Judith L. Fisher, 62, of Lowry City, MO, died peacefully December 28, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Judy was born November 21, 1949 in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Independence, MO, graduating from Van Horn High School in 1967. Choosing education as a career, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State College...
Essie Perkins
Dec 27, 2011
Essie “Mickey” Perkins, 99, of Kansas City, MO passed away December 27, 2011. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m., followed by an 11:00 a.m. service on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, KS. In...
Fern Willard
Dec 27, 2011
Fern L. Willard, 87, of Independence, MO passed away December 27, 2011 at her home. A viewing will take place from 9-10:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. service to be held on Saturday, December 31, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...
Eleanor Hershey
Dec 26, 2011
Eleanor Jean Hershey, 89, Independence, MO died on Dec. 26, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 am, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at the chapel of the White Oak Living Center, 1515 W. White Oak, Independence, MO. Private interment will be at a later date. In...
Darrell Ashby
Dec 25, 2011
Darrell Eldon Ashby, Jr., 60 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial with full military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service...
Richard Harkins
Dec 25, 2011
Richard “Scott” Harkins, 52 of Harrisonville, MO passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Research Belton Hospital. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the...
Mary Porter
Dec 24, 2011
Mary Ellen Porter, 90, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kansas City Chapter of the ALS Association, 6950 Squibb Rd, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202. Mary Ellen was...
Melissa Jennings
Dec 22, 2011
Melissa “Missy” Jennings, 40, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Dec. 22, 2011. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Dec. 30 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. Missy was born June 27, 1971 in Independence, MO and was a life...
David Becker
Dec 22, 2011
David Franklin Becker, 88, of Independence, MO passed away of heart failure on December 22, 2011 at Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg, MO. David was born October 23, 1923 at home in Alma, MO to Frank G. Becker and Beulah Kelso (Garrard) Becker. He graduated from Alma High School in 1942 and received a B.S. in Industrial Arts Education...
Gerald Cordon
Dec 22, 2011
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Cordon, 72, Independence, MO passed away Dec. 22, 2011. A memorial service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; cremation. Visitation will begin at 5:30 pm before the service. Jerry was born Dec. 5, 1939 in Nebraska and grew up in Corder, MO....
Bruna Mynatt
Dec 21, 2011
Bruna Mynatt, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. A visitation will be held from 9:00- 10:00 a.m. with a service to follow on Wednesday December 28, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be at Floral Hills Cemetery. Bruna was born on March 11, 1932 in Trieste, Italy to...
Larry Mcconnell
Dec 21, 2011
Larry “Mac” McConnell, 63, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Larry was born to the late Charles McConnell and Mary Belle Pasely on August 26, 1948 in Carthage, MO. He attended Missouri Southern State University after graduating from Carthage High School in 1967. He moved to Kansas City, MO in 1970 to work for Standard Havens/BHA. During...
Louis Howell
Dec 21, 2011
Louis Dale Howell, 87, of Lee’s Summit, MO peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11:00 a.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Village House...
Vernon Garrison
Dec 20, 2011
Vernon Lee Garrison, 82 of Malta Bend, MO passed away, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday December 29, 2011 at the Bethel Campground Cemetery in Edwards, MO. Visitation from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Vernon was born October 16,...
Lee Conger
Dec 19, 2011
Lee R. Conger, 94, died on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 pm until service time Thursday at the chapel. Lee was born February 3, 1917 in...
Dorothy Magers
Dec 19, 2011
Dorothy L. Magers, 90, Liberty, MO, formerly of Independence, MO passed away Dec. 19, 2011. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Dec. 23 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service. Dorothy was born April 8, 1921 in Dearborn, MI. She was a born...
Victor Pickett
Dec 18, 2011
Victor N. Pickett, 87, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Dec. 18, 2011. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, Dec. 22 at Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 N.W. RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015, followed by a graveside service with Full Military Honors at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E....
Dorothea Johnson
Dec 17, 2011
Dorothea Wilhelmina Johnson passed away quietly December 17, 2011 at home. She was born September 11, 1918 in Wellington, MO to Siegfried T. and Meta (Koenig) Sehrt. She attended Harris, a rural school for 7 years and was a graduate of Wellington High School in 1935. She was employed by Nadler Style and Gift Shop and Schaberg Grocery in Wellington....
Sadie Lundy
Dec 17, 2011
Sadie Ellen Lundy, 93 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her residence. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel....
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