Obituaries
Thomas Stowell
Sep 17, 2010
Thomas N. “Tom” Stowell, 62, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 17 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services 12:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Tom was born December 3, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Nathan and Sadie (Stephenson) Stowell. He proudly served in the...
Heather Spiva
Sep 17, 2010
Heather Spiva, 56, of Grain Valley, MO peacefully passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Luke’s East. Memorial Services to be scheduled at a later date. Heather was born November 3, 1953 in Independence, MO to Stanley and Thelma (Pike) Curtis. Her grandkids were the light of her life! Ms. Spiva worked for the Little Blue Valley Sewer District...
Pauline Anderton
Sep 16, 2010
Pauline Irene Anderton, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2010 while residing at Bethany Healthplex Nursing Home in Lakewood, CO. She was formerly of Independence, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday...
Shawn Stancil
Sep 15, 2010
Shawn Lynn Mayo Stancil, 52, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2010 at Smithville Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at Carson-Speaks Funeral Home; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Shawn’s memory. Make checks payable to Lucinda...
Kenneth Swartz
Sep 15, 2010
Kenneth Swartz, 85, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Kenneth was born October 10, 1924 to Lynn and Mary (Gregory) Swartz in St. Joseph, MO. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country during World War II. He married Mary Lorene Wilks in 1944 and together raised one...
Gerald Freund
Sep 15, 2010
Gerald Allen Freund, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Graveside Services 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Gerald was born February 14, 1937 in Cole Camp, MO to...
Sarah Hamilton
Sep 15, 2010
Sarah J. Hamilton, 99, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery. Sarah was born July 26, 1911 in Mulberry, KS to Bonfiglio and Letizia (Congnalata) Dellasta. She is survived by nieces, nephews and special friends Gary and Connie Smith.
James Maloney
Sep 14, 2010
James E. “Jim “ Maloney, 86, Kansas City, MO died Sept. 14 2010. Services will be at 10 am, Sat., Sept. 18, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to...
Luella Povenmire
Sep 14, 2010
Luella May (Bahr) Povenmire, 92, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 14, 2010 at the Rosewood Health and Rehabilitation Center. A visitation will be from 1-2:00 PM Monday, September 20 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence. Services will begin at 2:00 PM with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Luella was born one of five children...
Mary Hatley
Sep 14, 2010
Mary Lynn Hatley, 21 of Raymore, MO, passed away, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Emmanuel Cemetery in Carthage, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Donations may be made...
Phyllis Butler
Sep 14, 2010
Phyllis G. Butler, 74 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services and burial will be in Benton, KY. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Phyllis was born April 4, 1936 in Benton, KY to John L. and Rosalee (Stephenson) Gaither. She had worked...
Hazel Ploeger
Sep 13, 2010
Hazel Eleanor (Buell) Ploeger, 94, of Valley View, TX, formerly of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, September 13, 2010 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Hazel was...
Margaret Besssenbacher
Sep 13, 2010
Margaret Frances (Hatfield) Bessenbacher, a long time resident of Kansas City currently residing in Warsaw, MO with the love of her life Chuck Dorrell, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 13, 2010. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Norine Hatfield. She leaves behind her sister Charlotte Laterra; sons Bill Bessenbacher, Mike...
Dorothy Lester
Sep 13, 2010
Dorothy E. Lester, 89, has joined her Savior and her sons, Keith Lester (1999) and Dan Lester (2009) following complications from surgery. She and Lyman (1971) raised their three children in the Fairmount area of Independence. Also preceding her, sister Lois Gibler, and nephews Charles Stokes, Gary Stokes, and Rodney Gibler. Dorothy leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Chip...
Opha Coombes
Sep 13, 2010
Opha P. Coombes, 90, of Independence, MO passed away September 13, 2010 at her home. Opha was born July 17, 1920 in Chandler, Oklahoma to George and Elda (Glascock) Jefferson. She was a dedicated employee for over 20 years for the Independence TG&Y store, where she was the head cashier. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving...
Jodie King
Sep 12, 2010
Jodie Anne King, 44, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd. Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence. Memorial contributions are suggested to Wayside Waifs...
Gilbert Beatty
Sep 12, 2010
Gilbert Ray Beatty, 42, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Sunday morning from injuries received in a car accident. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to the...
Mason Knox
Sep 11, 2010
Mason Thomas Knox, 1 year old son of Matt and Katie Knox of Blue Springs, MO, died unexpectedly Sept. 11, 2010. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time. Mason was born July 20, 2009 in Independence, MO. He was...
John Nichols
Sep 10, 2010
John LeRoy Nichols, 81, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, September 10, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terr., Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel where the rosary will be recited at 5:30...
Coy Bergen
Sep 9, 2010
Coy Elizabeth Bergen, 46, of Blue Springs, MO, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 9, 2010. Coy was a beautiful, loving wife, a wonderful mother, and a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and it showed through her love and compassion for everyone she met. She...
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