Obituaries
Jean Meyer
Feb 2, 2012
Jean Piper Meyer, 88, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Feb. 2, 2012. A family only graveside service was held Feb. 6th. The family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., Kansas City Chapter, 3846 W. 75th St. Prairie Village, KS 66208. Jean was born April 11, 1923 in Windsor, MO and graduated from Windsor High School. She...
Darrell Durham
Feb 2, 2012
Darrell C. Durham, 84, Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Feb. 2, 2012, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born on Halloween night, 1927 in Kirksville, Missouri, to Lola and Darrell M. Durham. Darrell married Patricia Olsen on Christmas Day 1943, and the couple marked their 68th wedding anniversary last year. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...
Byrd Burcham Ii
Feb 1, 2012
Byrd Conant Burcham, II, 95, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Born January 9, 1917 in Kingston, MO and was named Paul Melbern Burcham. After he became an adult he changed his name to match his father’s. He graduated from High School in 1935. During WWII he worked for North American Aviation in Kansas City, KS where the...
Richard Odell
Feb 1, 2012
Richard D. Odell, 75, of Lee’s Summit, MO died February 1, 2012 at John Knox Village Hospice after a long battle with Leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents, William P. and Flossie Odell; and brother, Mark Odell. He is survived by his beloved son, David Odell and his wife Jill; three grandchildren, Joshua, Hayden and Kathyleen Odell,...
Donald See
Feb 1, 2012
Donald E. See, 88, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church; 14506 E. 39th St. S., Independence, MO 64055. A service for Don will be at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, immediately following the visitation. Burial at Park Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Don...
Pauline Bonjour
Feb 1, 2012
Pauline Bonjour, 86, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. A memorial visitation for Pauline will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Pauline was born on November 11, 1925 in Macon, MO to parents Cecil and Bessie Austin. She married Charles Bonjour in 1952...
Lawrence Basso Sr
Feb 1, 2012
Lawrence T. Basso, Sr., 72 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Pebble Creek Assembly of God Church 13800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be from 1:00...
Charlene Fergerson
Jan 31, 2012
Charlene A. Fergerson, born August 9, 1930, of Kansas City, Missouri, left for heaven on January 31, 2012. She was known for her love of family, positive and encouraging spirit, passion for gardening, and her enjoyment of travel. Charlene attended Kansas City University. She worked in the medical field as an X-Ray Technologist and an office manager and spent her...
Edwin Hopper Sr
Jan 30, 2012
Edwin S. Hopper, Sr., 85, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 30, 2012. Services will be 10 am, Sat., Feb. 4 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; entombment at Mt. Washington Cemetery Mausoleum with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice,...
Connie Carney
Jan 30, 2012
Connie D. Carney, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, in her own home. Memorial services for Mrs. Carney will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, at Christ United Methodist Church; 14506 E. 39th St. S., Independence, MO 64055. Family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church. Following, will be...
Linda Millstead
Jan 30, 2012
Linda Dee Millstead 73 of Riverside, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at NorthCare Hospice and Palliative Care. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Calvary Baptist Church 900 NW 22nd St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at...
Dora Hix
Jan 30, 2012
Dora Jean Hix, 72, Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St,; Independence, MO 64055. A memorial service to celebrate Dora’s life will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Dora was born...
Samuel Kidd
Jan 30, 2012
Samuel Roy Kidd, 88, Raytown, MO passed from this life on Jan. 30, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Services will be 2:30 pm, Monday, Feb. 6 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment with Full Military Honors will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will begin at 1:30 pm before the service at the chapel....
D. Huston
Jan 29, 2012
D. Lee Huston, 75 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday evening, January 29, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. The family will greet friends from 6...
Bill Irvin
Jan 29, 2012
Bill P. Irvin, 87, of Independence, MO died January 29, 2012. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Wednesday, February 1, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Bill was born December 15, 1924 in Amity, MO, the son of James and Goldie Irvin. On April...
Mildred Hedges
Jan 29, 2012
Mildred Hedges, age 76, was born August 12, 1935 in Chamois, MO, the only daughter of Clara and James Karrick. Mildred passed away January 29, 2012 after a brief stay at John Knox Village House. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandchild Christina Hedges. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John Arthur Hedges,...
Violet Gaither
Jan 29, 2012
Violet M. Gaither, 92, of Independence, MO went peacefully at home to her Heavenly Father, while surrounded by her family on Jan. 29, 2012. Violet was born March 9, 1919 in Independence, MO to Glen Cox Sr. and Pearl (Essig) Cox. Violet had worked many years as Hospital Administrator for Sears. She had been a volunteer as a Gray Lady...
Ortha Burch
Jan 28, 2012
Ortha “Blondie” Leigh Burch, 94, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested...
Patrick Kelley
Jan 27, 2012
Patrick James Kelley, 60 of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday January 27, 2012 at his home. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in his name to Holy Cross Catholic Church 5106 St....
Marvin Carnesecca
Jan 27, 2012
Marvin S. Carnesecca, 77, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 27, 2012 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012, followed by a 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Service, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Marvin was born October 5, 1934 in Mapleton,...
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