Obituaries

The Reverend James Bradberry

The Reverend James Bradberry

Apr 9, 2010

The Reverend James D. Bradberry, 78, Independence, MO passed April 9, 2010. Visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Services at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Greater Life Outreach Assembly of God Church, 18703 Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO. Burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. James is survived by his wife,...

Eleaner Stuart

Eleaner Stuart

Apr 9, 2010

Eleaner Stuart, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24 at the E 39th Street Community of Christ Church. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Donations may be made in her name to...

Dorothy Stamper

Dorothy Stamper

Apr 9, 2010

Dorothy H. Stamper, 84, of Kansas City, MO, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2010 at Research Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 12, 2010 at the St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Sunday evening followed by a visitation...

Alfred Mchenry

Alfred Mchenry

Apr 9, 2010

Mr. McHenry passed away Friday, April 9 at his home in Peoria, Arizona. Funeral service for Alfred Earl McHenry will be 10:00 am Wednesday, April 14 at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence. He was born July 18, 1907 in Potter, Kansas to Grover O. and Clemma (Claxton) McHenry. Earl was reared in Independence and resided there until his retirement...

Steven Copenhaver

Steven Copenhaver

Apr 9, 2010

Steven Ray Copenhaver, 53, of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday morning, April 9, 2010 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street S. Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at...

Carol Seaver

Carol Seaver

Apr 8, 2010

Carol Mae Seaver, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away, Thursday, April 8, 2010 at her residence. The family will greet friends 9:00 to10:00 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel followed by a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mt. Washington Cemetery.

Havey Kralicek

Havey Kralicek

Apr 7, 2010

Harvey Kralicek, 92, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at the Fountains at Greenbriar. A Celebration of Harvey’s Life will be 10:00 AM Monday, April 12, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 AM Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions...

Lola Peters

Lola Peters

Apr 6, 2010

Lola Marie Peters, 77, Independence, MO. Passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Independence Manor Care Center. A Celebration of Lola’s life will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 9, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorial...

Glenn Brainard, Sr.

Glenn Brainard, Sr.

Apr 6, 2010

Glenn Harvey Brainard, Sr. USAF Ret. passed away Tue, April 6, 2010 at Independence Manor Care Center. He was born Sept. 27, 1928 in Painesville, OH the son of Glenn and Marie (Starliper) Brainard. Glenn retired from the United States Air Force in 1970. He later worked as a business manager for Reddin Medical Group for ten years. Glenn enjoyed...

Houston Glass

Houston Glass

Apr 4, 2010

Houston Bruce Glass, 90, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at his home. Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 9-10:00 a.m. Cremation with inurnment in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist...

Sue Young

Sue Young

Apr 4, 2010

Sue E. Young, 60, Independence, MO passed away April 4, 2010. Services will be 10 am, Sat., April 10, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Friday at the funeral home. Sue was born Dec. 5, 1949 in Kansas City, MO. She graduated...

Joe Ann Barton

Joe Ann Barton

Apr 3, 2010

Joe Ann Barton, 77, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 after a long battle with lung disease. Joe Ann was born September 19, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Independence, MO. She graduated from Longview Community College with an Associates of Applied Science Degree and retired from Western Auto Corporation after a long career. Joe Ann...

Velma Marr

Velma Marr

Apr 2, 2010

Velma Fern (Bartlett) Marr, 88, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Carson-Speaks. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Velma was born March 14, 1922 in Emporia, KS and was...

Thomas Torbert

Thomas Torbert

Apr 2, 2010

Thomas “Tom” Torbert, 68, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at Menorah Medical Center. Services will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church. Visitation will be prior to the service from 6-7:30 p.m. Tom was born September 29, 1941 in Spencer, IA to Orville and Docia (Blount) Torbert. He was...

Tyler Rivera

Tyler Rivera

Apr 2, 2010

Tyler Rose Rivera, infant daughter of Liz Rivera and Dave Cox of Independence, MO died unexpectedly April 2, 2010. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Wed. at the funeral home Tyler was born March...

Steven Flewelling

Steven Flewelling

Apr 1, 2010

Steven Scott Flewelling, 39, Sibley, MO passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza after a long battle with heart failure. Funeral services will be 5:00 PM Friday at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Burial to follow at Buckner Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-5:00 Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Catharine Bozarth

Catharine Bozarth

Apr 1, 2010

Catharine E. Bozarth, 88, Independence, passed away Thurs, April 01, 2010 at Rosewood Heath Center. A Celebration of Catharine’s life will be at 12:00 noon, Friday, April 9, 2010 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3601 S. Sterling, Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00-12:00 Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be...

Rowena Brown

Rowena Brown

Apr 1, 2010

Rowena Mabell Brown was born January 16, 1928 to Lawrence B Fonck and Louella Lackey Fonck. She passed from life April 1, 2010. Rowena was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Several years ago she moved her membership to the Restored Church of Jesus Christ. On June 7, 1948 she married Emerson Owen...

Randy Stone

Randy Stone

Mar 31, 2010

Randy Stone, 42, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Monday at Speaks in the chapel. Burial in New Salem Cemetery. Randy was born June 14, 1967 in Kansas City, MO to Leonard and Clara (Bonine) Stone. He proudly served...

Lewis Landsberg

Lewis Landsberg

Mar 31, 2010

Lewis E. Landsberg, 93, Independence, MO, passed March 31, 2010 following a long illness. Visitation from 6-8pm Thurs., April 8, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services 10:00am Friday at the chapel Burial to follow at Md Grove Cemetery. Contributions to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Born in Independence and raised on a farm in Bonner Springs, KS. During the 1930’s Lewis briefly attended...