Obituaries

Venice Barr

Venice Barr

Jan 19, 2010

Venice N. Barr, 87, Independence, MO, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at The Groves on the 64th anniversary of her marriage. Services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 22, at Carson-Speaks Midtown Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence; Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm on Thursday at the Chapel. Mrs. Barr was born March 21, 1922,...

Mildred Province

Mildred Province

Jan 19, 2010

Kathy Mildred Province, 92, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to heaven on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 AM with a Rosary at 11:00 AM and a Mass honoring her life will begin at 11:30 AM, all at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 11231 Chicago, Sugar Creek, MO; burial at Mt....

John Thompson

John Thompson

Jan 19, 2010

John Thompson, 93, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Monterey Park Care Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. John was born December 2, 1916 in Independence, MO to John and Bertha...

Alford Bukaty

Alford Bukaty

Jan 18, 2010

Alford Raymond “Sach” Bukaty Alford Raymond Bukaty, age 80, died quietly on January 18, 2010 while a resident of The Groves �" Rosewood in Independence, MO. Ray was born on March 31, 1929 in Kansas City, KS to Rose (Washick) Bukaty and Stanley J. Bukaty. The family moved to Sugar Creek, MO where Ray met and married Alberta Kobe in...

Ernest Lierman

Ernest Lierman

Jan 18, 2010

Ernest “Duke” Lierman, 87, of Independence, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2010 surrounded by his family. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Graveside services 11:30 a.m. in Lexington Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads...

Shawn Hunter

Shawn Hunter

Jan 18, 2010

Shawn M. Hunter, 35, Independence, MO passed away from complications from cystic fibrosis Jan. 18, 2010 at K.U. Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Eastside Christian Church, 2629 Blue Ridge Blvd., K.C., MO 64129. Cremation. Shawn was born Nov. 28, 1974 in Independence, MO. He graduated from Van Horn High...

Earl Chinn

Earl Chinn

Jan 18, 2010

Earl E. Chinn, age 82 of Grain Valley, MO, entered Heaven's gates to spend eternity with his Lord on January 18, 2010. Earl was born March 19, 1927 to Arthur and Mary Gwendolyn (Brewer) Chinn in Kansas City, MO. He attended Manual High School. He began his printing career when he was 17 years old, working for Jack Connell Typesetting,...

George Winkinhofer

George Winkinhofer

Jan 18, 2010

George W. Winkinhofer George W. Winkinhofer, 86, Kansas City, MO passed away Jan. 18, 2010 at The Groves in Independence, MO, following a short illness. Services will be at 2 pm, Friday, Jan. 22 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will begin one hour before the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the...

Dorothy Shirley

Dorothy Shirley

Jan 17, 2010

Dorothy M. Shirley, 88, of Independence, MO, passed away, Sunday, January 17, 2010 at KU Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the...

Sue Jon Lichtenfelder

Sue Jon Lichtenfelder

Jan 17, 2010

Sue Jon Lichtenfeld, 75, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 17, 2010 at her home. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 �" 8 pm, Wed, Jan. 20 at the funeral home. Sue Jon was born Nov. 29, 1934...

Ruth Wharton

Ruth Wharton

Jan 17, 2010

Ruth N. Wharton, 78, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 17, 2010 at her home. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 �" 8 pm, Wed. at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy., Ste. 300, K.C., MO 64114. Ruth was born...

Merle Guthrie

Merle Guthrie

Jan 17, 2010

Merle P. Guthrie, 96, of Independence, MO, passed away, Sunday, January 17, 2010. Merle was born January 27, 1913 in Nebo, IL. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years, Cleona. He was an appointee for the Community of Christ Church for 32 years. In his retirement he served as a volunteer for Outreach International, the...

Maryann Clutter

Maryann Clutter

Jan 17, 2010

MaryAnn Clutter, 76, of Independence, MO passed away January 17, 2010 at her home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, at the chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of...

Madilene Waterfield

Madilene Waterfield

Jan 16, 2010

Madilene Mary Waterfield, 88, Independence, MO passed away January 16, 2010 at St. Luke’s East. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 18, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggestions...

Xavier Stow

Xavier Stow

Jan 15, 2010

Xavier Tivon Tyler Stow, age 1, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at this home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 18, 2010 at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Survivors include his mother, Jessica Stow; sister, Jaliyah Stow; maternal grandparents, Rick and Mona Stow and numerous extended family.

Robert Bose

Robert Bose

Jan 15, 2010

Robert Bose, 84, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Jan. 15, 2010 at his home. Robert was born May 25, 1925 in Kansas City, MO to John and Theresa (Weber) Bose. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII. Robert is survived by one son, John R. Bose; and two daughters, Judi Bose and Linda Ault....

Winford Payton

Winford Payton

Jan 14, 2010

Winford Dean Payton, loving husband, brother, parent, grandparent, uncle, and friend died on Jan 14 and today is home with the Lord. Services will be at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Indep, MO. Visitation on Tuesday, Jan 19 at 9:30, memorial at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Christ UMC. Born on Jan 12, 1926 in...

Daniel Fischer-Keelin

Daniel Fischer-Keelin

Jan 13, 2010

Daniel Logan Fischer-Keelin, infant son of Daniel and Stephanie (Hanson) Fischer-Keelin, passed January 13, 2010. Memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Sun., January 24, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel.

Robert Maggard

Robert Maggard

Jan 12, 2010

Robert Allen “Bob” Maggard, 53, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Friday, January 15, 2010 at Speaks. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Bob was born December 7, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Troy Raymond and Mary...

Linda Wahl

Linda Wahl

Jan 12, 2010

Linda Dianne Wahl, 59, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 surrounded by her family. Celebration of Linda’s life will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Lobb Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Linda was born March 15,...