Nathan Dudley
Apr 16, 2012
Nathan Thomas Dudley, late of Independence, Missouri, passed to his eternal rest Monday, the 16th day of April, anno Domini, 2012. Nathan was the fourth child, the third son, of John Lee Roy and Esther Carol (Keller) Dudley. He was born in the family home on the 24th day of February, a Monday, making him “…a Monday’s child is fair...
William Baker
Apr 15, 2012
William Earl “Bill” Baker, 86 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Odessa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Donations may be...
Nelda Atkins
Apr 14, 2012
Nelda Aina (Dolmanis) Atkins, 90, died April 14, 2012 at her home in Independence, MO. Services will be 10 am, Friday, April 20 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1400 W. Sheley Rd., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers,...
Carroll Ratzlaff
Apr 12, 2012
Carroll Jay “C.J.” Ratzlaff, 75, Independence, MO passed away April 12, 2012. Graveside services will be at 10 am, Tuesday, April 17 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence, MO. C.J. was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Canton, KS and graduated from McCune (KS) High School. He worked at Harding Glass for over thirty years and was a member of...
Edward Starr
Apr 12, 2012
Edward Starr, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers,...
Vernon Hall
Apr 12, 2012
Vern Hall, 74, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, April 12th, 2012 in the hospital after a short but hard fought battle following complications after surgery. A life long truck driver and member of the Teamsters Local 41, Vern retired from Yellow Freight in 1999. Vern was a Master Mason of Mount Washington Lodge #614 and a member of the...
Mary Westfall
Apr 12, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Westfall, 68, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. Mary was born May 5, 1943 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of Edward Lee and Mary (Novogradic) Williams. She had worked for Marion Lab’s, AT&T, and recently as a cashier at 7-Eleven. Mary was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and had attended St. Mark’s...
Ruth Stingl
Apr 8, 2012
Ruth E. Stingl, 89 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 at home. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church; 600 N....
Brent Hudson
Apr 8, 2012
Brent Franklin Hudson, 23, Independence, MO, died April 8, 2012. The family asks that friends and loved ones join them at 1 pm, Thursday, April 12 at Hill Park, 2201 Maywood, Independence, MO and bring a helium balloon to release in remembrance. Cremation. Brent was born March 31, 1989 in Blue Springs, MO. He worked at Advance Hood & Duct...
Mary Swihart
Apr 8, 2012
Mary Cole Swihart, age 100 and a lifelong resident of eastern Jackson County died on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 at her niece’s home in Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will be held Friday evening at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, from 6:00 to 8:00. A service will be held Saturday at 10:00 at the chapel, with burial...
David Cruz
Apr 7, 2012
David Cruz, 72 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2012 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. David...
Edna Hamilton
Apr 7, 2012
Edna May Hamilton, 83, Buckner, MO, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Brooking Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association....
Carolyn Vannoy
Apr 7, 2012
Carolyn L. VanNoy, 77, Independence, MO, passed away April 7, 2012. Memorial services will be at 3 pm, Sunday, April 15 at The Cornerstone Community of Christ, 1316 S. Osage St., Independence, MO; cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208 or NorthCare Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards...
James Mitchell Sr
Apr 6, 2012
James Everett Mitchell, Sr. 92 of Independence, Missouri was born on April 11, 1919, in Bethany, Missouri one of nine children of Thomas and Salena (Sutton) Mitchell. He quietly passed through the veil of this life on April 6, 2012 at home according to his desire. A tool & die maker by trade, James worked into his 70’s before retirement...
Keith Green
Apr 6, 2012
Keith Michael Green, 12 years old, of Raytown, MO passed away on Good Friday, April 6, 2012 at Children Mercy Hospital. Keith was born December 29, 1999 in K.C. Mo to Angela Green. Keith was a wonderful & loving child that fought to the end. Keith had a lot of special times here on earth with family, friends or anyone...
Lucile King
Apr 5, 2012
Lucile D. King, 89, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. 64052. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the City Union...
Opal Keltner
Apr 5, 2012
Opal Evelyn Keltner, 93, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, April 05, 2012 at Waterford Ladies Home from natural causes. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Opal was born September 27,...
