Obituaries
Gary Epps
Jul 6, 2009
Gary Lee Epps, 66, of Theodosia, MO passed away July 6, 2009. Gary was born July 21, 1942 in Runnells, IA to Lawrence P. and Edith Wood Epps. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol; daughter Cheryl (Steven) Brison of Independence; son Brian (Heidi) Epps of Lees Summit; grandsons Gareth Brison, Logan Epps, and Jason Epps; brothers...
Doris Bodenstab
Jul 4, 2009
Doris Jean Bodenstab, 68, of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Independence, MO followed by a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Concordia, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Sue Shelton
Jul 3, 2009
Sue Ann Shelton, 71, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A visitation will be from 6-8:00 PM Tuesday, July 7 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence. Services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at the Chapel with graveside services beginning at 1:00 PM at Gilead Cemetery in Norbourne, MO. Sue...
Edith Arnold
Jul 2, 2009
Edith Leota Arnold, 81, Independence, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Olathe Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 10, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Friday at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM...
Maria Eklund
Jul 2, 2009
Maria H. Eklund, 80, of Independence, passed away at her home, July 2, 2009 at 10:45PM. She was preceded in death by husband, Raymond R. Eklund, Sr., November 23, 1995. Mother of Raymond R. Eklund, Jr. of Littleton, CO, George R. Eklund, Sr. of Independence, MO and Maria E. Eklund of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Gina M. Farish, Brooklyn, NY,...
Dorothy Fewox
Jul 1, 2009
Dorothy Fewox, 86, formerly of Independence, MO passed away July 1, 2009 at the Clinton Care and Rehab Center in Plattsburg, MO. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. Dorothy was born June 17, 1923 in Belleville, IL to William and Clara (Layne) Davis. She was preceded...
Virginia Harmon
Jun 30, 2009
Virginia A. Harmon, 91 Independence, MO, passed away June 30, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Mark’s Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd. Independence, MO. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30-12:00 PM Thursday at the church. Virginia was born February 1,...
Genevieve Francis
Jun 29, 2009
Genevieve M. Francis, 84, Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Memorial services will be 7:00 PM Thursday, July 2, 2009 at The Community Room at the Groves, 1515 W. White Oak, Independence, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM Thursday at The Community Room. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions...
Danny Whiteaker
Jun 29, 2009
Danny Ray Whiteaker, 47, of Independence, MO passed away June 29, 2009 after a short illness and courageous fight to return to his family. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and remained a true patriot through his last days. He was a strong man in every way and the Rock of the family. He was a...
Irene Janke
Jun 28, 2009
Irene Rathbun Brown Janke passed away on June 28, 2009, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo, in the company of her loving children. Services will be held Thursday, July 2 at 11:00 am at Clarks Chapel in New Franklin, MO. Memorial condolences may be posted to www.speakschapel.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be sent to...
Jacqueline Taylor
Jun 27, 2009
Jacqueline Nadine “Jackie” Taylor, 47, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 as a result of a car accident. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9-11:00 a.m. Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Jackie was born March 1, 1962 in Kansas City, MO to...
Kim Bozich
Jun 27, 2009
After a courageous battle with ovarian cancer for a little over one year Kim (Weldon) Bozich, 53, of Arlington Heights, IL, formerly of Independence, MO passed from this life on June 27, 2009. Memorial Services to celebrate Kim’s life will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service...
Christopher Morgan
Jun 26, 2009
Christopher Michael Morgan, 24, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 26, 2009 at his home. A rosary will begin at 5:30 PM Sunday June 28 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM. Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday at the Chapel with burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Chris...
Gerald Beardsley
Jun 24, 2009
Gerald Beardsley, 57, of Cameron, MO passed away at his home. Cremation is planned with services to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heartland Men’s Chorus, 4509 Walnut, Kansas City, MO 64111. Jerry was born Dec. 18, 1951 in Independence, MO to Fred and Betty Jane (Hammontree) Beardsley. He graduated...
Zella Stevenson
Jun 21, 2009
Zella Anne Stevenson, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away, Sunday, June 21, 2009 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Zella was born March 13, 1936 in Benton County, AR to Ernest and Florence (Wolf) Cantrell. She was...
Helen Hardy
Jun 20, 2009
Helen L. Hardy, 82, of Independence, MO passed June 20, 2009. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. service to follow on Tuesday, June 30, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Burial at Buckner Hill Cemetery.
William Riley
Jun 19, 2009
William C. Riley, 86, Independence, MO passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 22, 2009 at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads...
Adalyne Runion
Jun 17, 2009
Adalyne R. Runion, 90, of Independence, MO passed away June 17, 2009 at the Villages at Jackson Creek. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside service will directly follow and be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Adalyne was born June 28,...
Harvey Owings, Jr.
Jun 16, 2009
Harvey Owings, Jr. 89, Lenexa, KS, formerly of Kansas City, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Shawnee Gardens. Private graveside services will be at DeSoto Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunflower Hospice or the Heart of...
Juanita York
Jun 15, 2009
Juanita J. York, 88 Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 15, 2009 at Liberty Terrace Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 19, 2009 at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia,...
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