Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Devin Walker
Nov 1, 2012
DEVIN MICHAEL WALKER Devin Walker, 9 days, of Katherine Kessler and Dayle Walker, passed away on November 1st, 2012. A private memorial service will be held be at a later time.
Ray G. Gross
Oct 31, 2012
Ray G. Gross, 77, of Buckner, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at home, surrounded by the love of his family. A time of gathering will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday,...
Mardell Olson
Oct 30, 2012
Mardell Avon Olson, 90 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Independence, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 5, 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 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday at...
Teresa Cooper
Oct 30, 2012
Teresa Paulette (Morlan) Cooper, 57 of Oak Grove, MO passed away, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the chapel. Teresa...
Eula Coil
Oct 30, 2012
Eula Barrett Coil, 91, formerly of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Eula...
Lawrence Cook
Oct 30, 2012
Larry Cook, 74, of Independence, MO passed away on October 30, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center in Independence, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. A visitation will take place from 12:30- 2:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. service on Saturday, November 3, 2012, at First Baptist Lee’s Summit; 2 NE Douglas St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Burial...
Gladys Straub
Oct 30, 2012
GLADYS L. (BAHLERT) STRAUB Gladys Straub, 101, of Lee’s Summit, passed away Tuesday, October 30th, 2012. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later time. Gladys was born March 8th, 1911 in Brooklyn New York to Frederick and Lily Anna (Stucky) Bahlert. As a child she was school in New York. Her best known childhood...
Kathleen Leach
Oct 28, 2012
Kathleen Marie Leach, 66, Independence, MO, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away Oct. 28, 2012. No services are scheduled at this time. Kathleen was born Sept. 16, 1946 in Clinton, IA to Richard and Elizabeth (Gordon) Leach. She earned her Masters in Nursing from the University of Texas – San Antonio. She served as the Assistant Director of Nursing at...
Gustave Camerlynck
Oct 28, 2012
Gustave J. Camerlynck, 86, of Independence, MO passed away October 28, 2012 at his home. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A procession and graveside will then take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Gustave was born November 2, 1925 in Independence, MO to Phillip and...
Margaret Taylor-Dreher
Oct 27, 2012
Margaret F. Taylor-Dreher, 66, of Independence, MO passed away October 27, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Margaret was born September 30, 1946 in Butler, MO to Raymond and Clara (Ammann)...
Minnie Fryatt
Oct 26, 2012
Minnie Ellen Fryatt, 89, of Independence, MO passed away October 26, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 29, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Minnie Ellen was born...
Walter Hall
Oct 26, 2012
Walter “Don” Hall, 79, of Independence, MO died October 26, 2012. He was born June 14, 1933. Raised in St. Louis, Missouri Don graduated from Beaumont High School in St. Louis. His love of music was present early in life when he played first chair violin and was considered a prodigy. But more than music Don loved sports. He was...
Robert Lee Massey
Oct 26, 2012
Robert Lee Massey, 73, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 26, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Wed. Oct. 31 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Full Gospel Assembly,...
Jerry Bean
Oct 26, 2012
Jerry Ray Bean, 56 of Wellington. MO passed away, Friday, October 26, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be 3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m., until...
Daniel Gaylord
Oct 26, 2012
Daniel E. Gaylord, 42, of Blue Springs, MO passed away October 26, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 31, 1970 in Independence, MO to Daniel W. and Judy Gaylord. Danny attended Holy Family and St. John LaLande School, where he played basketball and was a boy scout. Dan graduated from Arch Bishop O’Hara High School,...
George Gebhart
Oct 26, 2012
George O. Gebhart, 66, of Kansas City, MO, went to be with the Lord on October 26th, 2012. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 at Blue Springs Baptist Temple; 4101 SW Sate Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64053. Visitation will be from 1:00-2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. George...
Margaret Yeager
Oct 26, 2012
Margaret “Maggie” Yeager, 69, of Independence, MO, passed away in her home Friday October 26, 2012. Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd. Independence, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8pm Thursday, Nov. 1 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO. Maggie was...
Barbara Kimbrell
Oct 26, 2012
Barbara L. Kimbrell, 62, Independence, MO, passed away Oct. 26, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Sat., Nov. 10 at the Atherton Restoration Church, 4919 N. Main, Atherton, MO 64058. Barbara was born Dec. 30, 1949 in Independence, MO, but grew up in North Augusta, SC. She moved back to Independence in 1988. She was a...
"Ron" Larson
Oct 26, 2012
Ron Larson, 56, of Independence, passed away in his father’s home, Friday October 26th, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2nd, 2012 at the chapel. Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday November 3rd, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street, Independence MO. Private inurnment will be held at...
Brian Ostrander
Oct 24, 2012
Brian David Ostrander, 18 of Oak Grove, MO passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from injuries received in a car accident. Services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m., until service time Sunday at the...
Speaks Chapels Obituaries
Browse our collection of obituaries in Missouri and surrounding areas. Updated regularly, our obituary listings help you stay connected, celebrate memories, and honor the lives and legacies of your loved ones.
Sign Up for Obituary Notifications
Stay informed with gentle updates—delivered only when needed, never more.

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.



