John Garber
Sep 27, 2012
John M. Garber, 96, formerly of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed peacefully on Sept. 27, 2012 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO. Visitation will be from 1–2 pm, Monday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055 followed by a graveside service at 2:30 pm with Military Honors at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. In lieu of...
Helen Burke
Sep 27, 2012
Helen Marie Burke, 90, of Kansas City, MO passed away on September 27, 2012. Graveside services will be 11 am on Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Lee’s Summit Cemetery. Helen Marie Burke was born on March 9, 1922 in Hannibal, MO. She was the daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Miller) Davis. She married L. Charles Burke on October 7,...
Arletta Fawver
Sep 27, 2012
Arletta Fawver, 39, passed away September 27, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday October 4th 2012, at Central Assembly of God; 1009 W. 23rd Street Independence, MO. Visitation will be 6:00-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 3rd 2012 at Carson- Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave Independence, MO. Cremation to follow. Arletta was born December 8,1972 to Thomas and...
Mary Carpenter
Sep 26, 2012
Mary Carpenter, 89, of Independence, passed away peacefully at Lee Summit Hospital, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church; 611 N. Liberty St. Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39 St. Independence. Burial...
Hjalmar "Sonny" Jorgensen Jr
Sep 25, 2012
Hjalmar “Sonny” Jorgensen, 80, Lee’s Summit, MO, died peacefully at Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care on September 25, 2012. Sonny was born October 15, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Hjalmar and Lilly (Johanessen) Jorgensen. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. Sonny married Judy Swortwood on September 13, 1953, additional survivors include his...
Jennifer Shuman
Sep 24, 2012
Jennifer Ann Dorton-Shuman of Independence, MO was born Aug. 26, 1978 and died Sept. 24, 2012. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1996. She was a fighter from day one, as she was born with heart complications that gave her little chance to see her first birthday. But this didn’t stop her from enjoying life, singing, dancing and...
Inamay Allison
Sep 23, 2012
InaMay Allison, 71 of Oak Grove, MO passed away, Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made to Vitas Hospice. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m.,...
Billy Dowell
Sep 22, 2012
Billy Dowell, 72, of Iola, KS passed away September 22, 2012 at his home. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Billy was born August 10, 1940 in Ethel, MO. He is survived by his wife, Alice Dowell; three children, Donald Dowell, Dean...
Trixie Freeland
Sep 22, 2012
Trixie R. Freeland, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. There will be memorial visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., followed by a Blessing of the Ashes at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Groves White Oak Community Room; 1515 W. White Oak; Independence, MO 64050. In lieu of...
Maria Bozerocki
Sep 22, 2012
Maria C. Bozerocki, 86, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at home. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September, 26 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052; with The Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at St....
Kimberly Petterson
Sep 22, 2012
Kimberly Yvette Petterson, 40, of Independence, MO was granted her angel wings on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27 from 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will commence Friday September 28 at 2pm. Kim will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens mmediately following....
Sandra Woolridge
Sep 21, 2012
Sandra Kay (Vowells) Woolridge, 60 of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday at Research Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Donations may...
George Parks
Sep 21, 2012
George Wayne Parks, 83, Independence, MO, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation or the Burr Oaks Nature Center. George was born September 12, 1929 in Independence, MO the son of George Lawrence and Margaret Lee (McPherson) Parks. He grew up in northern Minnesota and later...
Alvin Buell
Sep 20, 2012
Alvin Buell, 81, of Independence, MO passed away at home on September 20, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Monday September 24, 2012 at Mount Washington Cemetery. Alvin was always known as an outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He will be sincerely missed by his family.
Maurice Draper
Sep 20, 2012
Maurice L. Draper, 94, a minister for the Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints (Community of Christ), passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center, Independence, MO. A time of gathering will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Services...
Wanda Michalek
Sep 20, 2012
Wanda Michalek, 87 passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday September 25, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 9:00-10 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at Snodgrass Union Cemetery, Deepwater Township, MO. Wanda was born in Lawrence, KS to James and Ruth (Norvell) Coakley Moles. She...
Suzanne Lattimer
Sep 17, 2012
Suzanne Eileen Lattimer, 60, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. Donations may be made to Wayside Waifs. Suzanne...
Anthony Rosich Jr
Sep 17, 2012
Anthony G. “Tony” Rosich, Jr. 72, Independence, MO passed away Sept. 17, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am, Friday at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation will follow Mass. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the church. Tony was born March 26, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He earned...
Lydia Beglau
Sep 17, 2012
Lydia Rose Beglau entered and departed from this earth on September 17, 2012. Her parents, Nathan and Dawn Beglau will forever hold her close to their hearts. Lydia also leaves behind grandparents; Pamela Beglau, Dwight and Karen Beglau, and Chris and Jacque Tschirhart; uncles, Adam Beglau, and Chris Tschirhart and his wife Alicia; and special great-grandparents, great aunts and uncles,...
Joan Riggins
Sep 16, 2012
Joan Rose Riggins, 80, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. Graveside services are pending at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Joan was born September 9, 1932 in Independence, Mo the daughter of Henry and Katie (Fox) Nauser. She lived in the Independence and Kansas City her entire life and was a...
