Obituaries
Ken Melichar
Aug 15, 2009
Ken Melichar, 60, of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, August 15, 2009. Cremation is planned with a memorial visitation from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday evening, August 22, 2009, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Ken was born July 14, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to Arnold and Doris...
Mary Palmer
Aug 13, 2009
Mary Maxine Palmer, 79, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads...
Ranzy Young
Aug 12, 2009
Ranzy L. Young, 36, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. The family will greet with friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban chapel with cremation to follow. Ranzy was born January 17, 1973 in Montgomery, AL to Edgar and Dorothy N....
Rhonda Suitor
Aug 11, 2009
Rhonda F. Suitor, 49, of Blue Springs, MO passed away August 11, 2009 at her home. Rhonda was born June 18, 1960 in Dallas, TX to William and Lila (Hicks) McPherson. She graduated from Kirby High School and El Reno Junior College in El Reno, OK, where she earned her Registered Nursing Degree. Rhonda worked at Baptist Medical Center, as...
Donald Nelson
Aug 11, 2009
Donald L. Nelson, 83, Belton, MO passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Menorah Medical Center. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Donald was born February 14, 1926 in Kansas City, MO the son of John and Monica (Cunningham) Nelson. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Donald was retired from Armco Steel as a crane operator. Survivors include his wife...
George Adkins
Aug 10, 2009
George W. Adkins, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, August 10, 2009 at Research Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will follow the service at the chapel. George was born February 10, 1927 in Boonville, MO to George T. and...
Larry Mcgeehan
Aug 10, 2009
Larry McGeehan, 49, Independence, MO passed away Monday August 10, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 17, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Francis Coogan
Aug 9, 2009
Francis Michael Coogan, 87, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away, Sunday morning at his residence. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial with full military honors will follow in Resurrection North Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday evening followed by family visitation...
Brittany Barzee
Aug 7, 2009
Brittany Lynn Barzee, 21, Blue Springs, MO. Brittany’s life here on Earth ended on August 7, 2009, and she now is with her family and friends on the other side of the veil. A celebration of Brittany’s life will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 1416 SW 19th St. Blue...
Joseph Johnson
Aug 7, 2009
Joseph Harold Johnson, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Independence Lunch Partners Program. Joe was born January 14, 1920 in Kansas City, KS to Joseph Lee and Marie (Tucker) Johnson. He was united...
Geneva Childress
Aug 7, 2009
Geneva Helen Childress, 68, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mom, nana and friend. Geneva loved spending time with family, especially with her grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will...
Mary Nowlin
Aug 7, 2009
Mary Sybil Nowlin, 84, passed away peacefully August 7, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 11 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 pm at Lamine Cemetery, Lamine, MO. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 pm Monday evening at the chapel. The family...
Lynda Cearnal
Aug 6, 2009
Robert L. Cearnal, 66, and Lynda R. Cearnal, 66, both passed away Aug. 6, 2009. Funeral service will be at 2 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at the Golden City (MO) Christian Church; interment at Dudenville Cemetery. There will be a visitation in Independence, MO from 4 �" 6 pm, Sunday at Speaks Suburban Chapel and a visitation in Golden...
James Truschke
Aug 6, 2009
Jim Truschke, 66, of Independence, MO passed away August 6, 2009 at his home. Jim was a retired attorney who practiced for many years in the Chicago area. In Kansas City, Jim enjoyed teaching law, golf, Boy Scouts, and volunteer work for Woods Chapel United Methodist Church and Hillcrest Ministries. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Truschke,...
Lillian Price
Aug 6, 2009
Lillian Price, 91, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by her family. A visitation will be from 9-10:00 AM Monday, Aug. 10 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, with services to begin at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will be at 12:00 Noon at Greenton Cemetery north of Odessa....
Robert Cearnel
Aug 6, 2009
Robert L. Cearnal, 66, and Lynda R. Cearnal, 66, both passed away Aug. 6, 2009. Funeral service will be at 2 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at the Golden City (MO) Christian Church; interment at Dudenville Cemetery. There will be a visitation in Independence, MO from 4 �" 6 pm, Sunday at Speaks Suburban Chapel and a visitation in Golden...
Lillian Maniscalco
Aug 5, 2009
Lillian M. (Byrd) Maniscalco, 81, of Buckner, MO, passed away, Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Church of Jesus Christ, Israel’s Gathering. Burial will be in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the Speaks...
Charles Hitch
Aug 4, 2009
Charles F. Hitch, 81, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Rosewood Healthcare Center. Memorial services will be 10:30 am, Sat., Aug. 15, 2009 at Pleasant Heights Community of Christ; 4341 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to Outreach International; 4341 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 6413....
Martha Milot
Aug 4, 2009
Martha Mae Milot, 65, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 4, 2009. Memorial services will be at 3 pm, Sat., Aug. 8, 2009 at Zion’s Hope Restoration Branch, 36436 E. Stoener Rd, Sibley, MO 64088. Contributions to American Cancer Society. Martha was born July 26, 1944 in Painsville, OH. She was a social worker for the U.S. Dept. of Rehabilitation. She...
Ernest Narramore
Aug 4, 2009
Ed Narramore, 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, August 4 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 PM Tues., Aug. 11 at Speaks Suburban Chapel with services beginning at 1:30 PM; entombment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Ed is survived by his step-daughter, Kathy Roady and two grandchildren: Chris Roady and Natalie Roady. American The insignias...
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