Obituaries
Deacon John Thompson
Aug 6, 2012
Deacon John R. Thompson, 89, of Kansas City, peacefully slipped away on August 6, 2012 at home with Agnes, his wife of 64 years, at his side. John served as an airman in WWII, having flown on numerous combat missions, the most notable of which was D Day. His interest in planes led John, after the war and a brief...
Arlene Mccanless
Aug 5, 2012
Patricia A. McCanless, 75, of Independence, MO passed away August 5, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. Arlene was born on December 2, 1936 in Joplin, MO to W. Art Osborne and Mary (Williams) Osborne. She is survived by her husband Ronald D. McCanless of Independence, MO. They were married February 7, 1959. Arlene graduated from Richmond High School. She attended...
William Arni
Aug 4, 2012
William L. “Bill” Arni, 86, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 4, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Thursday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment with Full Military Honors at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Wed at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to The American Heart Assoc., 6800 W. 93rd St.,...
Jane Briseno
Aug 4, 2012
Jane Briseno, 69, of Independence, MO passed August 4, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, at the Suburban Chapel. Jane was the hub of...
Beulah Strohm
Aug 3, 2012
Beulah Mae Strohm, 89, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 3, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service. The family suggests contributions to Hospice Advantage Blue Springs, 1201 N.W. Jefferson Rd., #E, Blue Springs, MO 64015-6478. Beulah was born May...
Stephen Capron
Aug 3, 2012
Steve Capron, 64, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on his birthday Friday, August, 3, 2012. Steve was born in Canton, IL to Rosie and Lyle Capron. He later married his wife Karen (Latham) in 1969. Steve was a man who worked hard. He received a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri Steve worked for several banks as Chief Financial...
Ronald Turner
Aug 3, 2012
Ronald Merle Turner, 79, passed away Aug. 3, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 10 am, Sat., Aug. 4, at the South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO. Visitation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to The Bountiful Quartet, c/o Brendan Pearson, 967 Ellis St., Liberty, MO 64068 or the...
Doris Ralston
Aug 1, 2012
Doris A. Ralston, 89 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. Cremation is planned with private graveside inurnment in Mound Grove at a later date. Donations may be made in her name to Wayside Waifs. Doris was born October 19, 1922 in Cardin, OK. She graduated from public schools and attended Graceland University in...
Kason Ebrecht
Aug 1, 2012
Kason Davis Ebrecht, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Menorah Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO. Survivors include his mother, Amy Barnett; father, Blake Ebrecht; maternal grandparents, Gary and Sherry Barnett and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death...
Michelle Royal
Jul 31, 2012
Michelle Lynn Royal, 33, Raytown, MO passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. A Celebration of Michelle’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Westwood Cancer...
Robert Rhodelander
Jul 31, 2012
Robert Rhodelander, 87, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Rehab Center of Independence. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Friday, August 3, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The rosary will begin at 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday,...
Gary Ingram
Jul 31, 2012
Gary Wayne Ingram, 46 of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Celebration services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene. Private burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Gary was born May 10, 1966 in Independence, MO to James K. and Annabelle (Kidd) Ingram. Gary has been a lifelong area resident...
Norma Brents
Jul 31, 2012
Norma L. Brents, 88, passed away at her daughter’s home in Blue Springs, MO on July 31, 2012 Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August, 8 2012, at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO. Visitation will be 9:00-11 a.m. prior to the service. Norma was born in Independence, MO on June 6, 1924 to Joe...
James Dillard
Jul 30, 2012
James Ernest Dillard, 60 of Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the...
David Bryant
Jul 30, 2012
David Lee Bryant, 77, Independence, MO, passed away July 30, 2012. Visitation will be 10 – 11 am, Wed., Aug. 1 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will follow at 1 pm at Holden Cemetery, Holden, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Holden Cemetery Assoc., Holden, MO 64040....
Vicki Thompson
Jul 30, 2012
Vicki Thompson, 66, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. Vicki was born June 5, 1946 in Granite City, IL to parents William and Mary Ellen (Greenhaw) Hill. She was employed by Unitog, a uniform manufacturing company, as a manager in advertising, and was later a researcher in real-estate for Bliss Associates in...
Marilyn Rew
Jul 30, 2012
Marilyn Diane Rew, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at her residence. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. Donations may be made in her...
Renata Hader
Jul 29, 2012
Renata E. Hader, 99, Independence, Mo., died peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2012, at St. Mary’s Manor, Blue Springs, Mo. Visitation will be on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 17200 E. 39th St. South, Independence, Mo. 64055. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at...
Mark Williams
Jul 28, 2012
Mark Woodrow Williams, 64, of Kansas City, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Private services will be held at a later time. Mr. Williams was born July 8, 1948, in Independence to W. Woodrow and Jewell Adams Williams. He graduated from Williams Chrisman High School in 1966, and worked as a draftsman following graduation....
Maxine Payton
Jul 27, 2012
Maxine Mae Payton, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died on July 27. She is now home with the Lord. Memorial service on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:30 at Christ UMC, 14506 E 39th St, Independence. Visitation with family begins at 9:15. Arthur and Gwendolyn Chinn brought Maxine into the world on May 29, 1925...
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