Obituaries
Lawrence Vasquez
Nov 6, 2011
Lawrence “Lee” Vasquez 71 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church 600 North Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8,...
Frances Humphries
Nov 5, 2011
Frances M. Humphries, of Independence, MO died on November 5, 2011 at Monterey Park Nursing Center after a short illness. She was 101 years, 11 months and 4 days old. She was planning for her 102nd birthday. Frances was of the Methodist faith. She was born November 29, 1909 in Chilhowee, MO to John H. Best and Edith (Gladden) Best....
Pearl Davies
Nov 4, 2011
Pearl Davies, 95, Independence, MO passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Pearl was born October 28, 1916 in Imperial, NE the daughter of Charles Edward and Mary Eunice (Speer) Travis. She attended Graceland College and graduated from...
Paula Tunks
Nov 3, 2011
Paula G. Tunks, 70, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011, surrounded by her family. Paula was born July 14, 1941 in Independence, MO the second of four children to Jack and Bea Green. She was a 1960 graduate of Raytown High School. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her loving husband David Tunks...
Bobby White
Nov 3, 2011
Bobby Lee “Bob” White, 69 of Raytown, MO passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his residence after battling a series of health challenges for many years. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Sunday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020...
Joyce Brueggemann
Nov 2, 2011
Joyce Eleanor Brueggemann, 71, formerly of Independence, MO joined Jesus in Heaven Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 at Golden City United Methodist Church, 300 Main St., Golden City, MO 64748. Visitation will be 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial in...
Dale Brickner
Nov 2, 2011
Dale Brickner, 88, Independence, MO passed away November 2, 2011. Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 at East Independence Community of Christ Church, 823 S. Elizabeth St, Independence, MO 64056. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the church. Dale was born on May 21, 1923 to Ralph and Mary (Buske) Brickner. He was a...
Nadine Coombs Glasgow
Nov 2, 2011
Nadine Coombs Glasgow, 89, of Excelsior Springs, MO (formerly of the Kansas City area) passed away November 2, 2011. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, November 7, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Nadine was born October 2, 1922 in Cowgill,...
Barry Boren
Nov 1, 2011
Barry Lynn Boren, 69, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Beacon Heights Community of Christ Church; 19402 E. Holke Rd., Independence, MO. The family will greet friends from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of America Boy Scouts...
Bill Foster
Oct 31, 2011
Bill Foster unexpectantly passed away after a series overwhelming health challenges. Bill was born in Warrensburg, Missouri. He graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1956 and married Wanda in 1957 and they shared a wonderful life together for 54 years. His career included brief service in the U.S Army and he was a member of the Kansas City, Missouri...
Jeremy Neske
Oct 31, 2011
Jeremy D. Neske, 22, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away October 31, 2011. A visitation will be held from 5-8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, at the chapel. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Jeremy was...
Virgil Rinehart
Oct 31, 2011
Virgil M. Rinehart, 51 of Buckner, MO passed away Monday October 31, 2011 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Virgil was born July 15, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to Herbert and Donna (Calvin)...
Iola Mullins
Oct 31, 2011
Iola Josephine Mullins, 89, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 31, 2011. Services will be at 7 pm, Thursday, Nov. 3 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will begin before the service at 5:30 pm. Graveside services will be at 1 pm, Friday at Ionia Christian Cemetery in Ionia, MO. In lieu of flowers the...
Goldie Gilchrist
Oct 30, 2011
Goldie M. Gilchrist, 78, of Independence, MO passed away October 30, 2011. She was born March 6, 1933 in Henry County, MO to Cornelius and Laurie (Bailey) Johnson. Goldie was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Gilchrist, in 1979. She is survived by her three children, Rick Gilchrist, Kansas City, MO, Bob Gilchrist and Florence Cook, both of Independence,...
Kathy Geller
Oct 30, 2011
Kathy Lee Geller, 59, Parkville, MO passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 30, 2011. A memorial visitation will be held 6-8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery will be private. She was born Nov 25, 1951 in Kansas City, MO. She retired from a career as...
Mary Carr
Oct 28, 2011
Mary Jean Carr, 79, of Oak Grove, MO passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Blue Springs Cemetery. Mary was born June 29, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to George and Alice (Bieri) Fischbach. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1984 after 32 years of dedicated service. Mary loved...
Samuel Hewitt
Oct 28, 2011
Samuel A. Hewitt, 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow services. Samuel was born October 31, 1927 in Joplin, MO...
Neil Moran
Oct 27, 2011
Within the first few seconds you met the man everyone knew as T. Max Graham, you laughed. And immediately afterwards, you liked him. He had that amazing power to become everyone’s friend. And now we smile through our tears at the wonderful memories left by Neil Graham “T. Max” Moran, who died Thursday, Oct. 27, in a Kansas City area...
Mary Casey
Oct 27, 2011
Mary Ann Casey, 51, of Independence, MO was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 27, 2011. A Celebration of Life Service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Ft. Osage Church of the Nazarene, 19333 E. 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64056. Visitation will be 2-4:00 p.m. prior to the service....
Bill Hynds
Oct 27, 2011
Bill Hynds, 79, of Kansas City, MO went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6:55 a.m. Bill was born to James and Pearl (Leith) Hynds February 15, 1932 in Carbon Hill, AL. He retired from Livers Bronze Company after 32 years as a Union Machinist for Sheet Metal Workers Local #2. He was a member...
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