Obituaries

John Farquhar

John Farquhar

Jan 30, 2010

John Farquhar, 89, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 surrounded by his family. A Celebration of John’s life will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:30 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made...

Edward Renkoski

Edward Renkoski

Jan 28, 2010

Edward Augustus Renkoski Edward Renkoski, 91, of Raytown MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Edward was born in Pioneer, MO to Andrew and Annie where he spent his childhood before moving to Kansas City as an adult. He was a WWII veteran in the Houn’Dawg unit out of Carthage MO. He worked at a car dealership while...

Victor Herrera

Victor Herrera

Jan 28, 2010

Victor G. Herrera, 56, of Sugar Creek, passed away, Thursday, January 28, 2010. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will be in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation from noon until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Victor was born June 8, 1953 in Kansas City, MO...

William "Bim" Anderson, Iii

William "Bim" Anderson, Iii

Jan 27, 2010

William (Bim) Anderson, III, 58, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at his home after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Bim was born February 27, 1951, the son of William F. and Opal M. Anderson, Jr. He graduated from Truman High School. Bim owned and operated Anderson Heating and Cooling in Independence. Bim was preceded in death...

Joseph Hughes

Joseph Hughes

Jan 25, 2010

Joseph Michael “Joe” Hughes, 40 of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3726 Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010 at the church where the rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Burial...

Lawrence Boyd

Lawrence Boyd

Jan 25, 2010

Lawrence “Larry” Boyd, 71, Independence, MO, died Jan 25, 2010 at Centerpoint Hospital. Services will be 10:00 am, Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Rolling Acres Pet Cemetery or Animal’s Best Friends....

Craig Swenson

Craig Swenson

Jan 25, 2010

Craig B. Swenson, 73, Lee’s Summit, MO died Jan. 25, 2010. A memorial service will be held at noon, Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Lee’s Summit Christian Church. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Lee’s Summit Christian Church Fund for Medical Assistance, 800 NE...

Tony Aga

Tony Aga

Jan 24, 2010

Faresa Tony Aga, 44, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010 peacefully with his family by his side. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Friday, January 29, 2010 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 AM Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Tony was born May 3, 1965 in West Covina, CA the son...

Florence Cole

Florence Cole

Jan 24, 2010

Florence G. Cole, Independence, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 at Rosewood Health Center at The Groves. Services will be at 10:30 am, Wed., Jan. 27 at the First Baptist Church of Independence, 500 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am, Wed. prior to the service at the church. In...

Joy Browne

Joy Browne

Jan 24, 2010

Joy Harder Browne died gently and peacefully at the Shangri-La Rehab Center, Blue Springs, MO Sunday, January 24, 2010. She was surrounded by her children, her hand held by Edwin, the love of her life and husband of 66 years. A celebration of Joy’s life will be held at 2 pm, Saturday March 27th, at the Stone Church, 1012 W....

Arlene Thompson

Arlene Thompson

Jan 22, 2010

Arlene Verna Thompson Arlene Verna Thompson, 74, of Grain Valley, MO passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Grain Valley. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 PM on Monday, January 25 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence. The service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the chapel with burial at Mt. Washington...

Marlene Williams

Marlene Williams

Jan 21, 2010

Marlene F. Williams Whither shall I go from thy spirit, or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand leadeth me. Marlene, Independence, Missouri, never lost sight of His presence. She passed away January 21, 2010. Born December 18,...

Michael Salter

Michael Salter

Jan 20, 2010

Michael W. “Mike” Salter, 66 of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2010 at the South Crysler Restoration Branch. Private burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Mike was born February 27, 1943 in Kennett, MO to Percy and Hilda (Tinker) Salter. His interest included muscle cars,...

Isaiah Locke

Isaiah Locke

Jan 20, 2010

Isaiah Jacole Locke, stillborn, was delivered on January 20, 2010. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM, Monday, January 25, 2010 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Nichole Locke; father; Anthony Wilkes; brother, Xavier Locke; grandmother, Candi Locke, all of Independence; grandfather, Michael Locke and his wife Karen of Denver, CO; great grandparents, Earl and Shirley Scharnhorst of Independence, MO;...

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...