Obituaries

Frank Mooreland

Frank Mooreland

Feb 3, 2011

Frank Moreland, 75, Independence, MO passed away February 3, 2011. Memorial Services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Cremation. Veteran of U.S. Army.

Jimmie Pirtle Sr

Jimmie Pirtle Sr

Feb 3, 2011

Jimmie Lee Pirtle, Sr., 69, Holden, MO died Feb. 3, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation. A Celebration of his life will be held from 1-5 pm Sat., Feb. 12, 2011 at Meadowview Gardens. For directions, go to www.meadowview.net.. Jimmie was born Dec. 26, 1941 in Mexico, MO. He owned auto body shops over the years and most recently owned...

Martha Young

Martha Young

Feb 1, 2011

Martha Jo Young, 85, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of...

Walter Shirley

Walter Shirley

Feb 1, 2011

Walter Shirley, 97, Independence, MO; passed away February 1, 2011. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO. Walt was born July 25, 1913 to Elmer and Margaret Shirley in...

William Hensen

William Hensen

Feb 1, 2011

William Charles Hensen, 88, Grain Valley, MO passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011. A memorial service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Quest; 1278 NW Main St., Lee’s Summit, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Bill was born December 10, 1922 in St. Louis, MO the son of...

Jay Harden

Jay Harden

Jan 31, 2011

Jay R. Harden, 66 of Independence, MO passed away at home on Monday, January 31, 2011 with his family by his side after a 3-year battle with throat cancer. He fought so hard but in the end his body was so tired. He was born on February 23, 1944 to Richard Harden and Doris Depin Harden in Fall River, MA....

Virginia Newman

Virginia Newman

Jan 31, 2011

Virginia Frances Newman, 69, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. Services to be scheduled at a later date. She was born September 25, 1941 in Versailles, MO.

Ricky Warren

Ricky Warren

Jan 31, 2011

Ricky Ray Warren, 51, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. Memorial services to be scheduled at a later date. Ricky was born October 13, 1959 in Smithville, MO.

Dorothy Dold

Dorothy Dold

Jan 31, 2011

Dorothy Ann Dold, 84, of Leawood, KS peacefully passed away, Monday, January 31, 2011 surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at the Church of Nativity, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO...

Dorothy Boten-Cooper

Dorothy Boten-Cooper

Jan 31, 2011

Dorothy L. Boten-Cooper, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2011 while residing at Shangri-la Rehab Care Center in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Sat., Feb. 5, 2011 at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner MO 64016; interment at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. The...

Marian Snow

Marian Snow

Jan 29, 2011

Marian C. Snow, 89, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 29, 2011 at her home. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James...

Mary Van Hoet

Mary Van Hoet

Jan 29, 2011

Mary B. Van Hoet, 91, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 29, 2011 at Rosewood Health Center. Mary was born August 28, 1919 in Kansas City, KS. She worked in various occupations with her husband Richard, including working as truck gardeners; Van Hoet’s Hardware Store; and Van Hoet’s Greenhouse. She was also a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church....

Willa Belle Coffman

Willa Belle Coffman

Jan 29, 2011

Willa Belle Coffman, 91, of Independence, MO passed away January 29, 2011 at Wilshire at Lakewood. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. service to follow on Friday, February 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Willa Belle was born February 19,...

Robert Flowers

Robert Flowers

Jan 28, 2011

Robert (Bob) Richard Flowers, 88, passed to the next life on January 28. 2011, after a battle with renal cell carcinoma. Bob was a life long member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had been attending the South Chrysler Restoration Branch. He was an elder in the church and his ministry will be greatly...

Mabel Hankins

Mabel Hankins

Jan 28, 2011

Mabel Lillian Hankins, 94, Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at The Groves. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Mabel was born October 25, 1916...

Neatha Robinson

Neatha Robinson

Jan 28, 2011

Neatha Fern Robinson, 98 of Richmond, MO passed away, Friday, January 28, 2011. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens in Lexington, MO. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Monday at the chapel. Donations may be...

Anthony Bauhaus Sr

Anthony Bauhaus Sr

Jan 28, 2011

Anthony C. “Tony” Bauhaus, Sr., 64, of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, January 28, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2820 South Highway 291, Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in his...

Ethel Buxman

Ethel Buxman

Jan 27, 2011

Ethel Louise Buxman, 63, Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2011 at Mt. Washington Cemetery; 614 S. Brookside, Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501...

Mary Lawrence

Mary Lawrence

Jan 27, 2011

Mary Anne Lawrence (76) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27th, 2011. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren when she said her final ‘Good bye’ and peacefully left this life and entered into eternity. Mary Anne was born to Estin and Edna Snyder on May 17th, 1934 in Lowry City, Missouri. As a...