Jul 19, 2011

Ralph “T.L.” Mydland, 94, Independence, MO, formerly of Horton, KS, passed away July 19, 2011. No services are scheduled. His cremated remains will be buried at Horton Cemetery, Horton, KS at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to John Knox Village Hospice House, 600 N.W. Pryor Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Ralph was born Aug. 1, 1916 in...

Jul 17, 2011

James R. “Bob” Bowen, 84, passed away quietly and peacefully into his Heavenly rest on July 17, 2011 with his family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Friday, July 22 at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 8001 Longview Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134; entombment at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. The Rosary will be recited at...

Jul 16, 2011

Magdalene V. Hoffman, 79, Independence, MO passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, July 22, 2011 at Bethel Baptist Church; 2406 S. 291 Hwy, Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to...

Jul 16, 2011

James David Horne, 75, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 22 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. James was born September 3, 1935 in Independence, MO the son of Frederick and...

Jul 16, 2011

Patricia A. Morris, 81, Blue Springs, MO passed away July 7, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sat., July 16 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Grain Valley Athletic Assoc. Patricia was born in Clarksburg, W.VA. on Jan. 17, 1930....

Jul 16, 2011

Joe Kennedy Rhoades, 99 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday July 16, 2011 at his residence. Services will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 5:30 until service time Tuesday at the chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July...

Jul 15, 2011

We sadly announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Patrick L. Casey on July 15, 2011. Patrick was born on November 22, 1933 to Florence Spiewak and Patrick Casey. He had a long career in Outdoor Advertising and served as Business Manager and Financial Secretary for the Local #820 IUPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades). Patrick...

Jul 15, 2011

Ronald Eugene Lentell passed away on July 15, 2011 at the age of 89. The much beloved husband, father and grandfather leaves behind his beautiful wife, Rosemary, as well as his son John and his wife plus five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sandra James. Ronald and his wife celebrated their 60th...

Jul 15, 2011

Tamara Jean Kluver, 51 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel.

Jul 15, 2011

CAROLYN SUSAN MAUCK C. Susan Mauck was called home by her beloved Jesus Christ Friday, July 15, 2011. A celebration of Susan’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011 at South Crysler Restoration Branch; 16101 E. Salisbury Rd. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Speaks...

Jul 15, 2011

Martha A. Rahe, 57, of Independence, MO passed away July 15, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Saturday, July 23, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Martha was born March 25, 1954...

Jul 14, 2011

William B. Van Fleet, 90 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Rosewood Health Center. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2011 at Mound Grove Cemetery. William was born June 20, 1921 in Rochester, CA to Nelson S. and Minnie E. (Kubitsky) Van Fleet. He Attended Graceland College and completed his MBA at Denver...

Jul 13, 2011

Ann M. (nee Schneider) Becker, 96, born October 5, 1914 in Rantoul near Chilton, WI, passed away July 13, 2011. Ann grew up on the family farm and moved to KC MO with her husband and four children in 1949 to establish the family vending machine business. Ann served 50 years on the Democratic Election Board, was a member of...

Jul 13, 2011

Jul 13, 2011

Dale Stonehocker, 73, of Independence, MO went home to Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 9-10:00 in the chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the KU...

Jul 13, 2011

Eric Schmidt, 45, of Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Private family burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, OH. Eric was born September 1, 1965 in Kansas City, MO to Albert and Jane (Miller) Schmidt....

Jul 12, 2011

Gertrude C. McIntosh Attebery Kidd, 90 of Trenton, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in the Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will...

Jul 12, 2011

Sarah Norma Ahmann, 88, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at her home. A celebration of Sarah’s life will be at 10:00 AM Friday, July 15, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, at the funeral home....

Jul 12, 2011

Billie E. Grindstaff, 64, died unexpectedly July 12, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am, Sat., July 16 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 5-8 pm, Friday with a Rosary beginning at 8 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street,...

Jul 11, 2011

Veronica Denise Manis, stillborn, returned to her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2011. She was survived by her mother, Libby Manis; brother, Brett Manis; maternal grandfather, Vernon Manis; and additional god-parents, god-sisters and god-brother. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Manis; aunt, Ruth Ann Young; and great grandmothers, Frankie Maupin and Zelma Manis