Obituaries
Paul Hooker Jr
Jul 2, 2011
Paul Hooker, Jr., 81, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial in Missouri State Veteran’s...
Helen Gorley
Jul 1, 2011
Helen Irene Gorley, 89, Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 01, 2011. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Helen was born August 28, 1921 in Weir, KS the...
Richard Rose
Jul 1, 2011
Richard L. Rose, 71, of East Independence passed away July 1, 2011. Richard was born May 25, 1940 in Girard, KS to Harry and Winona (Lange) Rose. He was preceded in death by one son, Darin M. Rose. He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Rose; son, Todd Rose; and his grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be held from...
Doris Wilson
Jun 30, 2011
Doris Maxine Wilson, 83, of Independence, MO left us to be with the Lord June 30, 2011. Maxine, as she preferred to be called, devoted the majority of her life to helping and caring for others. Her wit and sense of humor could light up a room, and she could always find some good in most any person or situation....
Dollie Smelser
Jun 29, 2011
Dollie D. Smelser, 90, of Independence, MO passed away June 29, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the Heritage House Congregation, 660 N. Spring St., Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community of Christ World Church Fund. Dollie was born September 14, 1920 in Hegewisch, IL...
John Winslow
Jun 29, 2011
John C. Winslow, 71, Independence, MO passed away June 29, 2011. No service will be scheduled. The family suggests contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 6811 Shawnee Mission Pky, #202, Mission, KS 66202. John was born June 6, 1940 in Houston, TX. He graduated from Van Horn High School in the Class of 1958. He was the owner of...
Norma Hutchinson
Jun 28, 2011
Norma Verleen Hutchinson, 91, Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Shangri La Rehabilitation and Living Center. Norma requested her body be donated to further medical studies. No services are scheduled at this time. Norma was born March 24, 1920 in Independence, MO the daughter of William Frank and Flora May Butler. She had worked for Imperial...
Janice Brown
Jun 26, 2011
Janice C. Brown, 63, Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly June 26, 2011. Services will be at 1 pm, Wed., June 29, 2011 at the Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson, Buckner, MO 64016; interment at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8:30 pm, Tuesday at the church. The family suggests contributions to the church. Janice was born...
Jeremy Porter
Jun 26, 2011
Jeremy Michael Nevils Porter, 19, of Independence, MO died in an auto accident on June 26, 2011 in Muskogee County, OK. Jeremy was born on June 6, 1992 in KCMO. Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, Jeremy graduated from William Chrisman High School in 2010. He was an honor student, in the marching, pep and jazz bands and a...
Hobart Welsh
Jun 26, 2011
Wayne Welsh, 91, Independence, MO passed away June 26, 2011. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment with Full Military Honors at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Wed at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions in Wayne’s...
Shniya Lapsley
Jun 25, 2011
Shniya Lorine Lapsley, was stillborn on June 25, 2011 at St. Luke’s East. Survivors include her parents; Precious Scott and Shroy Lapsley.
Jane Mittelstadt, Gutridge
Jun 25, 2011
Jane (Curtin) Mittelstadt, Gutridge, 51, of Odessa, MO, passed away in her sleep at home on Saturday, June 25, 2011. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge...
Irene Stallings
Jun 25, 2011
Irene Emily Stallings, 85, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Deafness Research Association. Irene was born on April 14, 1926 in Scarborough, North...
George Croucher
Jun 24, 2011
George R. Croucher, 88, Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 24, 2011. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in the chapel. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Summit Grove Congregation of...
Elaine Lewis
Jun 23, 2011
Elaine Lewis, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Elaine was born December 31, 1929 in Kansas City, MO. She loved her family dearly! Mrs. Lewis is survived by her children Greg Lewis, Rex Lewis and wife Kathy, Tami Shull and husband Tom,...
Michael Oswald
Jun 21, 2011
Michael Eugene Oswald, 53, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. A gathering to celebrate Mike’s life will be from 12:00-5:00 PM Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Pink Hill Park, Shelter #4; 2715 NW Park Rd. Blue Springs, MO. 64014. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Epileptic Foundation. Mike was born June 21, 1958...
Rex Dillee
Jun 21, 2011
Rex P. Dillee, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Rex was born September 25, 1930 in Independence, MO to Rex and...
Harry Netter
Jun 20, 2011
Harry Anthony Netter, 73, Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, June 24, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Outreach International. Harry was born August 11, 1937 in Independence,...
Debra Brown
Jun 20, 2011
Debra S. Brown, 56, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 in the chapel. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Debra was born July 18, 1954 in Kansas City,...
Jane Naught
Jun 20, 2011
Jane Alice Naught, 77, Independence, MO passed way Monday, June 20, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Liberty Street Community of Christ; 416 N. Liberty, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to Kansas City Hospice House. Jane was born December 8,...
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