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Roy Cramer
Sep 5, 2011
Roy H. Cramer, 93 of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, Sept 5, 2011 at Village Care Hospice in Lee’s Summit. Services 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial with full military honors will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time Thursday at...
Leland Negaard
Sep 5, 2011
Leland Woodrow Negaard, 85, Lenexa, KS, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011 peacefully at his home. Leland was born December 28, 1925 in Mobridge, SD the son of Raymond O. and Myrtle (Pederson) Negaard. He grew up on the family homestead in Sisseton, S.D. After graduating from high school, he attended Graceland University, Lamoni, IA, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,...
Randall Fisher
Sep 4, 2011
Randall “Randy” Bruce Fisher, 41, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on September 4, 2011. He went quietly to God, our Father at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was anointed twice by 2 different Priests. Randy’s last heroic act was that of an organ donor. His legacy will live on through those he loved and those he helped....
Edward Thornton
Sep 4, 2011
Edward L. Thornton, 89 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 at Manor Care of Overland Park. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M., until service time Friday at the...
Opal Rogers
Sep 4, 2011
Opal P. Rogers, 79, Independence, MO passed away Sept. 4, 2011. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Sept. 9 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 pm, Thursday at the funeral home. Opal was born Sept. 15, 1931 in Greenfield, MO. She was the matriarch of her...
William Sigman
Sep 3, 2011
William L. “Bill” Sigman, 86, Independence, MO celebrated his home going Sept. 3, 2011. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; 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...
Kathryn Nance
Sep 3, 2011
Kathryn E. Nance, 83 of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Wilshire at Lakewood. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 at the Carson–Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Kathryn was born November...
John Smith
Sep 3, 2011
John Michael Smith, Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2011 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church; 10113 E. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington...
Margie Wilson
Sep 3, 2011
Margie J. Wilson, 59, Kansas City North, MO passed away Sept. 3, 2011. Private committal services will be held at a later date at Adams Cemetery in Rolla, MO. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Salvation Army of Rolla, 102 E. 4th St., Rolla, MO 65401. Margie was born May 26, 1952 in Rolla, MO and...
Charles Sisler
Sep 3, 2011
In loving memory of Charles “Chuck” Sisler, 74, of Independence, MO, the renowned architect and homebuilder went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deloris L. Sisler, his son Curtis C. Sisler and daughter-in-law Catherine of...
Garrett Jones
Sep 2, 2011
Garrett Jones, 91, of Independence, MO passed Sept. 2, 2011. Visitation 9-10:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. service Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Farview Restoration Branch, Independence, MO. Burial in Seymour, MO at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. He was born January 20, 1920 in Yakima, Washington to Irvin George Jones and Hazel Jones. Garrett is survived by his...
Donald Elliott Iii
Sep 1, 2011
Donald “Ross” Elliott, III, 3, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Children’s Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3726 Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the church....
Bernie Schoenemann
Sep 1, 2011
Bernie D. Schoenemann, 87 of Buckner, MO passed away, Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Buckner Restoration Branch. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the church. Bernie was born July 8, 1924 in...
Rhoda Hanna
Aug 31, 2011
Rhoda Florence Hanna, 87, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2011 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 10:00 a.m., until service time Tuesday at...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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