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Frances Darlene Kessel
Oct 5, 2012
Frances Darlene Kessel, 92, Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Darlene was born August 1, 1920, in Ft. Scott,...
John "Steve" Hartnett
Oct 5, 2012
John Steven Hartnett, fondly called “Steve”, 63, of Independence, MO died Friday, October 5, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Steve was born September 23, 1949, in Independence, MO to John and Corinne Hartnett. He attended Truman High School and graduated in 1967. Steve was a service worker for the City of Independence, working at the National Frontier Trails Museum and...
Rodney "Rod" Schaal
Oct 4, 2012
Rodney “Rod” Schaal, 83, of Blue Springs, MO passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. There will be a service followed by fellowship at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Longview Mansion; 1200 S.W. Longview Park Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Rod is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Velda Schaal; sons; David Schaal...
Doyle Sundell
Oct 4, 2012
Doyle Elmer Sundell, 86, Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Woods Chapel Congregation Community of Christ; 500 NE Woods Chapel Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO. Inurnment will be private at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Orphan’s Africa;...
Larry Willers
Oct 4, 2012
Larry Dwayne Willers, 65 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his home. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at the Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, MO. Larry was born Sept. 23, 1947 in Emporia, KS to Harold K. and Inez Marie (Frakes) Willers. He was a...
Gertrude Wood
Oct 4, 2012
Gertrude Gail Wood, 70 of Lee's Summit, MO passed away, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Chesterfield, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening, October 12, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the South Crysler...
Ernest "Keith" Phelps
Oct 2, 2012
Keith Phelps, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at The Villages of Jackson Creek. Visitation will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2012 in the chapel. Burial at Floral...
Pete Edmonds
Oct 1, 2012
Pete Edmonds, 94, passed away on October 1, 2012 at The Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. Services will take place on October 8, 2012 at Musick-Varner Funeral Home; 203 S. Market, Cordell, OK 73632. There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. service with interment at Sentinel Cemetery in Sentinel, Oklahoma.
Edgar Mallicoat
Oct 1, 2012
Edgar Allen Mallicoat, 88, Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 1, 2012. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Mound Grove Mausoleum. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Emma Mae Blair Scholarship Fund c/o Blue Ridge Community of Christ; 3371 Blue...
Sharon Myers
Sep 30, 2012
Sharon Myers, 68, of Independence, Mo, passed away Sunday morning, September 30th, 2012. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday October 6th, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8 p.m. Friday evening at the chapel. Burial at Mt. Washington. Sharon was born January 25, 1944 to Lester and Mildred McCormick. In...
Norman O'Quin
Sep 30, 2012
Norman E. O’Quin, 91, Independence, MO passed away Sept 30, 2012. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church., 14506 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Committal service with Full Military Honors will be at 1 pm, Friday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Christ United Methodist Church. Norman was born...
Lois Sullivan
Sep 29, 2012
Lois Marie Sullivan, 83, of Indep., MO entered Heaven Sept. 29, 2012. Born Oct. 19, 1928 to Winnie and Arlie North. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Arlene Novak; 2 brothers, Jerry and Leroy North; grandson, Terry Lynn; and son in law, Bob Clark. Survived by son, Terry Sullivan and wife Janette; daughter, Loyce Clark; 5 grandchildren; and great...
Helen Stewart
Sep 29, 2012
Helen Stewart, 89, of Independence, MO passed away September 29, 2012 at the Rosewood Health Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Mound Grove...
Norma Mangels
Sep 29, 2012
Norma V. “Val” Mangels, 88 of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Independence Manor. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Fairmount Christian Church 641 S. Ash, Independence, MO 64053. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations may be made...
John Thornton Jr
Sep 29, 2012
John Wesley Thornton, Jr., 86, Independence, MO passed away Sept. 29, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Thursday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055 followed by a committal service at 2:30 pm, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at the chapel. John was born Nov. 10, 1925 in...
Arnold Knight Jr
Sep 28, 2012
Arnold Knight, 66, of Independence, passed away in his home Friday, September 28th, 2012. Memorial visitation will be from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Thursday October 4, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 39th St. Independence, MO. Cremation to follow. Arnold was born March 24, 1946 to Maxine and Arnold Knight, Sr. in Redland, CA. He attended Van Horn High and Penn...
Naomi Pettigrew
Sep 28, 2012
Naomi Pettigrew, 80, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Sept. 28, 2012. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, Oct. 1, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House, 9221 Ward Pkwy, #100, Kansas City, MO 64114. Naomi was born...
Wilbur Bagley
Sep 28, 2012
Wilbur D. Bagley, 73, of Independence, MO passed away September 28, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Tuesday, October 2, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Wilbur Dean Bagley, 73 of Independence, MO passed away September 28, 2012 surrounded by loved ones at Centerpoint Medical Center. Wilbur was born in Mercer County,...
Nicholas Nothoff Jr
Sep 27, 2012
Nicholas “Nick” A. Nothoff, Jr., 67, resident of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away September 27, 2012. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 2pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. The family requests that you kindly omit flowers and make contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, 4801 Linwood Blvd.,...
Frank Fann
Sep 27, 2012
Frank Fann, 75, of Independence, MO passed away September 27, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A service will be held from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 1, at the Suburban Chapel, with burial to follow...
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