Jun 6, 2012

Richard Van Hoet, 92 of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at home. Richard was born May 29, 1920 in Shawnee, KS to parents Adolph and Germaine (Van Den Broucke) Van Hoet. He worked in various occupations, including truck gardening; as well as owning and operating Van Hoet’s Hardware Store, and Van Hoet’s Greenhouse along with his...

Jun 5, 2012

Clifford “Chris” Carpenter, 48, of Independence, MO passed suddenly on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Chris was born on January 9, 1964 in Boulder, CO. He leaves behind son, Clifford (Topher) Christopher Carpenter IV; and Topher’s brothers, James and Casey Calhoun; father, Clifford “Kip” Christopher Carpenter Jr.; mother, Sally Anne Carpenter; sisters Cindy McClain and Cathy Carpenter...

Jun 5, 2012

Donna M. Ballantyne, 76, Independence, MO passed away June 5, 2012. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, June 11 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Sunday at the chapel. Donna was born in Lexington, NE. She was a registered nurse who graduated from the nursing program...

Jun 3, 2012

Marian Tripp, 87, Raytown, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away June 3, 2012. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., June 6 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to K.C. Hospice, 9221 Ward Pkwy.,...

Jun 3, 2012

Charles S. “Chuck” “Bud” Lauffer, 75 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday morning at North Care Hospice. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 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 7 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel....

Jun 2, 2012

Vincent Allen Cervas, 62, of Blue Springs, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012. He was a sales manager in the railroad industry his entire career, including Harmon Industries (1984-2006), Safetran, and Global Rail Systems. Survivors include Chris Cervas (son), Scott Cervas (son), Megan Cervas (daughter), Mia Cervas-Williams (granddaughter), Eileen Adams (sister), and Robert Cervas (brother). A memorial service will be...

Jun 2, 2012

Betty Lou Gordon left this earthly life on June 2, 2012 to be with her parents, brother, husband and son. Betty was born in Peculiar, Missouri on March 11, 1923. Her parents were Lisle R Wills and Hilda P (Conn) Wills. She lived in Independence, MO for over 80 years. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1941. She...

Jun 1, 2012

George Francis McCarthy, Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 1, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 7, 2012 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E....

Jun 1, 2012

Dorothy Catherine Romines, 83, of Independence, MO passed away Friday June 1st, 2012 at "The Groves" in Independence. Dorothy was born in Bendena, Kansas on Feb. 16th 1929 to Albert and Alba (Clark) Heater. Later that year the Heater Family moved to Independence, MO to find work and raise their 12 children. Dorothy attended school in Independence and Graduated in...

Jun 1, 2012

Gerhard Henry Schulze, 88 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Messiah Lutheran Church 613 S. Main St., Independence, MO 64050. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Concordia, MO. The family will greet friends...

Jun 1, 2012

Mary Rose McMullen, 83 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th S., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Thursday at...

May 30, 2012

John E. Allen, 73, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Carmel Hills Living Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Cremation with inurnment in Mt....

May 29, 2012

Guy R. Papetti, 82, Lake Lotawana, MO, passed away suddenly May 29, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Monday, June 4 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Sunday at the chapel. Guy was born April 26, 1930 in Dayton, OH. He was a U.S. Air...

May 29, 2012

Carol Lynn Whittle, 63, Buckner, MO passed away Tuesday May 29, 2012 at her home. Carol was born August 8, 1948 in Raytown, MO to Lester and Mildred Craddock. She graduated from Raytown High School. On March 6 1965, she married Terry Gene Whittle of Independence, MO. They were married on his 18th birthday at Calvary Baptist Church, Independence, MO,...

May 28, 2012

May 27, 2012

Wayne Bland, 80, of Independence, MO passed May 27, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the chapel with burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Wayne was born December 31, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Richard...

May 27, 2012

Ramona R. Stewart, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away May 27, 2012 in her own home. A visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 1st at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial at Mound Grove...

May 26, 2012

Charles Edwin “Ed” Adams, 70, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Maywood Baptist Church; 10505 E. Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Optimist Special Olympics. Ed was born July...

May 25, 2012

Davey Lee Matthias, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, May 25, 2012. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 112 W. 23rd St., Independence, MO 64055. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-1242. Davey was born...

May 25, 2012

Lindsey, Shenayah and Jazmine Money, passed away May 25, 2012 at their home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the chapel, with burial at Lobb Cemetery to follow. Lindsey was a loving mother of Shenayah (4) and Jazmine (2). She loved life, was...