Obituaries

Richard Ohden

Richard Ohden

Aug 31, 2011

Richard E. Ohden, 82, of Blue Springs, MO was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. Burial in...

Terry Colston

Terry Colston

Aug 30, 2011

Terry Lee Colston, 62, Raytown, MO passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Benchmark of Raytown. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2011at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Benchmark of Raytown. Terry was born April 24, 1949 in Independence, MO the son of Boyd Lee and Helen Marcine (Steffens) Colston. He was...

Verda Bryant

Verda Bryant

Aug 30, 2011

Verda Evelyn Ruby (Bilger) Bryant, 101, returned to her Maker on August 30, 2011. She died after a prolonged illness at Rosewood assisted-care facility in Independence, MO. She was born in Norfolk, NE on January 28, 1910 and lived in Omaha, NE area through her high school and early married years. The family briefly lived in Athens, OH and Pressman’s...

Mildred Rhodelander

Mildred Rhodelander

Aug 30, 2011

Mildred Ann Rhodelander, 79, of Independence, MO passed away August 30, 2011. The rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church....

Robert Hacker

Robert Hacker

Aug 30, 2011

Robert L. Hacker, 94, of Belton, MO passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 700 Quick Trip Way, Belton, MO 64012. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 9-10:00 a.m. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Robert was born September 10, 1916 in Big Cabin,...

Joseph Marek

Joseph Marek

Aug 29, 2011

Joseph Michael Marek passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2011. He was born August 31, 1949 to Mary and Michael Marek of Sugar Creek, MO. He was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity at CMSU. Joe lived in Connecticut for 28 years, and returned to Missouri to enjoy his retirement years with family and friends. He had...

Mark Clark

Mark Clark

Aug 28, 2011

Mark Sessel Clark, 48, Oak Grove, MO passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. A celebration of Mark’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Lobb Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral...

Bernardine Shutt

Bernardine Shutt

Aug 28, 2011

Bernardine L. Shutt, 76, passed away from cancer, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 4, 1934 in Mt. Pulaski, Ill. The daughter of John & Louise (Rentmeister) Bertsche. She attended MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Ill. She married Donald W. Shutt Aug.16, 1958. They were the proud parents of three sons. They raised their children in...

Bruce Harvey

Bruce Harvey

Aug 28, 2011

Bruce R. Harvey, 85, of Hamilton, MO and formerly of Independence, MO passed away August 28, 2011. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. service to follow on Friday, September 2, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. He was born January 13, 1926 in Grand Haven,...

Preston Dean

Preston Dean

Aug 27, 2011

K. Preston Dean, II, 64, of Kansas City, MO, former Jackson County Circuit Judge, died Saturday, August 27, 2011. Preston was born in Mexico, MO and graduated from Mexico Senior High School. Following high school, he attended the University of Missouri receiving his Bachelor degree in 1968 and his Law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law in...

Obert Anderson

Obert Anderson

Aug 26, 2011

Obert Lee Anderson, 85, Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at his home with his family at his side. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday at...

Marie Vance

Marie Vance

Aug 25, 2011

Marie M. Vance, 88 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, August 25, 2011. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made in her name to the St....

Roland "Rick" Foster

Roland "Rick" Foster

Aug 25, 2011

Roland Frederick “Rick” Foster, 78, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Paulette Banks

Paulette Banks

Aug 24, 2011

Mrs. Paulette Marguerite Banks, 91, longtime resident of the Kansas City, MO area died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial...

Paula Feller

Paula Feller

Aug 24, 2011

Paula (Hatch) Feller passed away Aug. 24, 2011 in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 1 pm, Monday, Aug. 29 at the United Church of Christ, 226 E. Main, Vermillion, SD; cremation. Paula was born April 1, 1949 to Ardell and Rula Hatch in Wakonda, SD. Paula attended grade school in Wakonda and graduated high school in...

Geraldine Dillee

Geraldine Dillee

Aug 24, 2011

Geraldine Dillee, 78, Edgerton, MO passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Inurnment to follow at Swan Lake Cemetery. Geraldine was born December 28, 1932 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Benjamin and Verna L. (Blacketer) Stroud. She retired...

Zeke Clem

Zeke Clem

Aug 24, 2011

Zeke Clem, 81, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at New Salem Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may...

Marguerite Zumwalt

Marguerite Zumwalt

Aug 23, 2011

Marguerite Zumwalt, 88, of Independence, MO passed away August 23, 2011 at her home at the Fountains of Greenbriar, where she’d spent the last four years. Marguerite was born October 18, 1922 in Independence, MO to Russell and Vina (Tippins) Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald E. Zumwalt; and one daughter, Nancy Werremeyer....

Scottie Banks

Scottie Banks

Aug 23, 2011

Scottie Eugene Banks, 73 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the...

Judith Lalla

Judith Lalla

Aug 22, 2011

Judith Ann Lalla, 73, Grain Valley, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Aug. 22, 2011. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 am, Wed. Aug. 24 at St. Mark‘s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Tuesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th...