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Harold Hayes

Harold Hayes

Jul 3, 2012

Harold Hayes passed away July 3, 2012. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday July 7, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St. Indep., MO. Visitation will be starting at 9 a.m. Graveside service to follow at 3:30 p.m. Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett, MO. Harold was born on August 7, 1925, in Eldon, Missouri, to Gertie (Hess) and...

Susan True

Susan True

Jul 2, 2012

Susan E. True, 54, Independence, MO passed away July 2, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 10 am, Sat., July 14 at Speaks Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Inurnment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to St. Jude’s...

Mary Debrine

Mary Debrine

Jul 2, 2012

Mary Jo DeBrine, 39, of Blue Springs, MO passed away July 2, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 6, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Mary...

Ora Martin

Ora Martin

Jul 1, 2012

Ora Lee Martin, 85, Independence, MO, passed away unexpectedly July 1, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church of Independence, 400 W. Maple, Independence MO 64050. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at church. Committal services will follow at 2 pm at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City,...

Mildred Allen

Mildred Allen

Jun 30, 2012

Mildred Simko Allen, 90, of Jacksonville, FL passed away in her own home. Burial and services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Mildred was born in Sugar Creek, MO to Stephen and Anna (Krudy) Simko. She was a lieutenant commander and served as a Naval Nurse during WWII, and...

Bernard Dietrich

Bernard Dietrich

Jun 30, 2012

Bernard “Bernie” Dietrich, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. A Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St.; Independence. MO 64055. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial at Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee’s Summit, MO. Bernard...

Edward Stanley

Edward Stanley

Jun 29, 2012

Edward Inzer Stanley, 77, Independence, MO went to meet his Heavenly father on Friday, June 29, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Edward was born June 10, 1935 in Calhoun County, AR the son of John O. and Mittie Grace (Inzer) Stanley. Edward was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving seven years and was aboard the U.S.S. Higbee. He loved...

Hollis Archer

Hollis Archer

Jun 29, 2012

Hollis Eugene Archer, 81, Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Hollis was born October 22,...

Darlene Brammer

Darlene Brammer

Jun 29, 2012

Darlene Adelia Brammer, 80, Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Inurnment will be at a later date at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Darlene was born January 8, 1932 near Rocky Run, IL the daughter of Earle and Merle (Lewis) Denton. Darlene enjoyed working outdoors and loved being with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold...

Roma Carr

Roma Carr

Jun 28, 2012

Roma F. Carr, 85, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at The Villages of Jackson Creek. Roma was born September 7, 1926 in Henrietta, MO to parents Earl and Bertha (Bramlett) Corum. Throughout her life, Roma was involved in VFW post #7356 and Lake Waukomis Womens Club. She also loved dogs, including her beloved “DeeDee” who preceded...

Annalee Riepe

Annalee Riepe

Jun 28, 2012

Annalee Riepe, 98, of Independence, MO passed away June 28, 2012 at The Groves. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Monday, July 2, at The Groves Community Room. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ann was born February 3, 1914 in Burlington, IA to Ralph and Minnie (Ortleb) Welday. She...

Lalovi Taula

Lalovi Taula

Jun 26, 2012

Lalovi Taula, 88 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center 705 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be from 10:30 until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge...

Charlene Wood

Charlene Wood

Jun 26, 2012

Charlene Wood, 73, Belton, MO, passed away June 26, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Sat., June 30 at Speaks Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055, followed by graveside services at 3:30 pm at Bunce Cemetery, Elmer, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. Charlene was born Oct. 30, 1938 in Kirksville, MO to Raymond...

Russell Hammett

Russell Hammett

Jun 25, 2012

Russell D. Hammett, 70, Independence, MO passed away June 25, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. Services will be 10 am, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the chapel. Committal services with Full Military Honors will be 1 pm, Sat. at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Kathleen Poore

Kathleen Poore

Jun 25, 2012

Kathleen Ann Poore, 61, of Independence, MO passed away June 25, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. On March 11, 1951, Kathleen Ann Benson was born to Byron Benson and Helen Stallbories of Independence, MO....

Clarence Kearney

Clarence Kearney

Jun 24, 2012

Clarence Harold Kearney, fondly known as Snappy or Shorty to family, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home of over 60 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 6:00...

Bryan Jones

Bryan Jones

Jun 24, 2012

Bryan L. Jones, 54, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Bryan was born in Independence on March 12, 1958 to parents Ralph and Doris (Sens) Jones who sadly preceded him in death at an early age. He and his siblings were later welcomed into the home of Homer and Nancy (Southers) Jones along...

Valeria Woods

Valeria Woods

Jun 24, 2012

Valeria Woods, 90, of Independence, MO passed away June 24, 2012 at Rosewood Health Center. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Thursday, June 28, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Valeria was born February 13, 1922 in Milton, FL...

Theresa Mcmichen

Theresa Mcmichen

Jun 23, 2012

Theresa McMichen, 46, of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at home. A visitation for Theresa will be held from 9:30- 11:00 a.m., with the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the chapel. Theresa was born...

Barbara Casey

Barbara Casey

Jun 22, 2012

Barbara M. Casey, 66, Independence, MO passed away June 22, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. The family suggests contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny...

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