Obituaries
Ernest White
Aug 22, 2011
Ernest White, 74, of Independence, MO passed away August 22, 2011 at his home. Ernest was born August 24, 1936 in Peoria, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Maurine White; and one brother, Jerome White. On May 27, 1961, he married Rita M. (Leymeister) White. Ernest worked at Packaging Corp. of America for 25 years,...
Rondal Stewart
Aug 20, 2011
Rondal David “Bama” Stewart, 40 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday. August 20, 2011 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a private family memorial service to be held at a later date. Donations may be made in his name to Northcare Hospice. Rondal was born August 30, 1970 in Boaz, AL to George Randle and Barbara (Spence) Stewart. He...
Norman Kays
Aug 20, 2011
Norman Kays, 85, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2011 at Blue Springs Cemetery. Norman was born June 1, 1926 in Versailles, MO to Hugh and Lela (Bonine) Kays. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Kays was a member of Susquehanna Baptist Church and...
Beryl Bergschneider
Aug 20, 2011
Beryl D. Bergschneider, age 84, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, died at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was born on March 5, 1927, in Levasy, Missouri to Herbert Bergschneider and Gladys Ryan Bergschneider. He grew up in Buckner, MO with his brother and two sisters. Beryl graduated from Buckner High...
Kenneth Lisk
Aug 20, 2011
Kenneth A. Lisk, 92, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 20, 2011. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment with Full Military Honors at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30-8 pm, Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Disabled...
Mamie Scribner
Aug 19, 2011
Mamie Scribner, 81, of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. Services 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Visitation one hour prior to the service from 2-3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow.
Joseph Butkovich
Aug 19, 2011
Joseph R. “Joe B.” Butkovich, 54, Sugar Creek, MO died Aug. 19, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am, Thursday, Aug. 25 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Joe was born March 21, 1957 in Independence and was a life-long area resident....
Kenneth Fager
Aug 18, 2011
Kenneth Wayne “Ken” Fager, 55, of North Platte, NE, (formerly of St. Joseph, MO) passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011. Memorials will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in St Joseph MO at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2011 and at the LDS Church in North Platte, NE at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 27,...
Alice Young
Aug 18, 2011
Louise Young, 88, of Independence, MO passed away August 18, 2011. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. service to follow on Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. Louise was born October 21, 1922 in Kansas City, KS. She is survived...
Virginia Gibson
Aug 17, 2011
Virginia Gibson, 92, of Buckner, MO passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at her home. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2011, at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO 64016. Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2011, in the chapel. Burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Buckner...
Marguerite Weaver
Aug 16, 2011
Marguerite F. “Marnie” Weaver, 93, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Visitation will be 2-4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northern Boulevard United Methodist Church, 1800 S. Northern Blvd., Independence, MO 64052. Marguerite was born December 8,...
Shirley Curtis
Aug 16, 2011
Shirley O’Neil Curtis, 89, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Aug. 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-five years, Timothy Peter O’Neil; her husband of fourteen years, George Curtis and her son Timothy Brian O’Neil. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was on the Board of Directors of...
Martha Peak
Aug 13, 2011
Martha L. Peak, 92, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at The Groves. Born November 10, 1918, in Kansas City, MO, daughter of Elizabeth and William Stratemeier. Martha was a proud and loving grandmother. Whenever she was in the company of her family, she would state, "Look what I started" -- daughters, Carol (Fred), Betty, Peggy (Dale), Brenda;...
Mary Mclemore
Aug 12, 2011
Mary McLemore, 61, formerly of Oklahoma and currently of Grain Valley, MO, passed away August 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Mary wass born December 8, 1949 in Porter, OK to Roy and Anna (Wheeler) McLemore. She will be dearly missed by her two children and loving grandchildren.
Billie Joe Neil
Aug 10, 2011
Billie Joe Neil, 58, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his home after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Monday August 15, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. A celebration of Joe’s life will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2011 at the funeral home....
Faye Martin
Aug 10, 2011
Faye B. Martin, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2011 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington, Independence, MO 64053. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 where the rosary will be...
Billie Martin
Aug 10, 2011
Billie E. Martin, 82, of Independence, MO passed away at 7:17 p.m. on August 10, 2011. She was born October 29, 1928 to John and Huldah (Addison) Kiger. Billie was a member of Jehovah Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Richard G. Martin. Survivors include daughter, Gayle K. Sterrett of Livingston, TX; one son,...
Frank Meier
Aug 10, 2011
Frank Troy Meier, 77, Holden, MO, died unexpectedly on Aug. 10, 2011. Funerals services will be 10 am, Sat., Aug. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall Oak Grove Congregation Frank...
Wilma Barnhill
Aug 9, 2011
Wilma O. Dalton Barnhill, 96, of the Kansas City area, passed away August 9, 2011. A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, at the chapel with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made...
James "Jc" Silvey
Aug 9, 2011
James “JC” Silvey, 75, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at Carson-Speaks...
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