Obituaries
Grace Morton
Sep 13, 2009
Grace Morton, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, September 13, 2009 at her home. Grace was born April 26, 1920 to Ray and Maggie Hacker Dillee. She married Ted Lee Morton on August 6, 1938. Her greatest joy was her family and many friends. She loved working in her flower garden, collecting angels and staying in touch with her...
Franklin Leonard
Sep 12, 2009
Franklin Lloyd Leonard, 57, of Clinton, MO, passed away, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will follow in the King City Cemetery in King City, MO. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel....
Frances Hentges
Sep 12, 2009
Frances E. Hentges, 69, of Sibley, MO, passed away, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Church of The Santa Fe in Buckner, MO with cremation to follow. There will be a rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel...
Barbara Nations
Sep 12, 2009
Barbara Nations, 73, of Independence, MO passed away September 12, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, at the chapel. Burial to follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Barbara was born March 16, 1936 to James...
Charlotte Stewart
Sep 11, 2009
Charlotte Rose Stewart, 83, of Independence, Missouri, passed away at The Groves in Independence on Friday, September 11, 2009. A visitation will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. with a service to follow at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery in Independence will immediately...
Hubert Leblanc
Sep 11, 2009
Hubert O. LeBlanc, 71, Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 18, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Hubert...
Ross Wyss
Sep 9, 2009
Ross B. Wyss, 86, of Independence, MO passed away September 9, 2009. He was born in rural Moniteau County, MO on July 19, 1923, and later moved to Richmond, MO. On November 23, 1941, he was married to Lorraine (Yoakum) Wyss, and they were married for 63 years. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps, during WWII and following...
Jace Weller
Sep 8, 2009
Jace Michael Weller, 9 months, of Lyndon, KS peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Community Church in Lyndon, Kansas. Jace was born November 27, 2008 in Topeka, KS the son of Ashlee Duncan and Shane Weller. He...
Robert Morrison
Sep 8, 2009
Robert R. Morrison, 54, Grandview, MO passed away Sept. 8, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sat., Sept. 12, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time. The family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice. Rob was born March 5, 1955. Rob...
Richard Yeager
Sep 8, 2009
Richard G. Yeager, 74, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Cremation with inurnment in...
Betty Brewer
Sep 7, 2009
Betty Brewer, 81, of Independence, MO went home to be with the Lord, Monday, September 7, 2009 at her home. Betty was born June 13, 1928. She worked at Cleanarama Laundry for 42 years. In 1944, Betty married Wayne Brewer, Sr. They just celebrated their 65th anniversary on Sunday, September 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by two sons,...
Michelle Sweeden
Sep 6, 2009
Michelle Lynn Sweeden, 34, Independence, MO went to join her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 6, 2009. She passed away peacefully due to natural causes at her home and will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of being part of her life. Michelle was born November 15, 1974 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Darrell A....
Betty Grammer
Sep 5, 2009
Betty Jo Grammer, 83, Independence, MO passed away Sept. 5, 2009. Services will be 2 pm, Wed. Sept. 9, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6 �" 8 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Cancer Action. Betty Jo was born...
Linda Colaw
Sep 5, 2009
Linda Rae Colaw, 69, of Independence died Sat., Sept. 5, 2009. A celebration of her life will be from 1-3:00 PM Tues., Sept. 8 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Indep. Linda was born May 29, 1940 to George Hicks and Helen Louise Ball. She had a heart of gold and cherished her family and will be missed for...
George Bilyeu
Sep 4, 2009
George Dee Bilyeu, 76, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 at Wilshire at Lakewood surrounded by family and friends. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. Entombment in Mt. Washington Mausoleum. George was born September 25, 1932 in Mountain...
Elmer Wilcox
Sep 4, 2009
Elmer David Wilcox, 60, passed away Friday September 4, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Memorial Services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Ft. Osage Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 6-7:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. David was born July 3, 1949...
Robert Wehling
Sep 2, 2009
Robert E. Wehling, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Golden Living Center. Robert was born November 30, 1928 in Long Beach, CA to Paul and Mabel (Vallier) Wehling. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial services will be at Waldo Avenue Restoration Branch at a later...
Mary Weir
Sep 2, 2009
Mary Weir, 59, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2009 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Kansas City, MO and was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. She was a beloved wife, “special mother”, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She graduated from East High School and was employed...
Lois Thrasher
Sep 1, 2009
Lois K. Thrasher, 84, Independence, MO passed away Sept. 1, 2009. Services will be 1 pm, Sat., Sept. 5, 2009 at the Nashville Christian Church, Nashville, MO; interment at Nashville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 �" 8 pm, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the...
Dora Robertson
Aug 31, 2009
Dora Lee Robertson, 82, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at Jefferson Health Care Center. A visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 PM Thursday, Sept. 3 at Grace Point Baptist Church, 10415 Chestnut Dr., Kansas City, MO with services to begin at 1:30 PM; burial at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611...
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