Obituaries
Virginia Nichols
Dec 2, 2009
Virginia C. Nichols, 100, of Independence, MO passed away December 2, 2009 at her home. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 7, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. She is survived by her granddaughters Sharon Cook, Becky Bryant; step-grandson Mike Nichols; step-granddaughter Patsy Petterson; five great grandchildren; five great-step-grandchildren;...
Roy Yoakum
Dec 1, 2009
Roy C. Yoakum, 84, formerly of Liberty, MO passed away December 1, 2009 at his home in Bethany, MO. Roy was born July 4, 1925, the only son of Earl and Eva Yoakum, which preceded him in death. As a boy he resided in the town of Richmond, MO, where he was born and raised. Roy also attended Richmond public...
Jimmy Holden
Dec 1, 2009
Jimmy R. Holden, 65, Blue Springs, MO passed away Dec. 1, 2009. Services will be at 2 pm, Sat., Dec. 12, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Parkinson’s Foundation....
James Mcclain
Nov 30, 2009
James “Jay” Russell McClain, 93, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, November 30, 2009, at his winter home in San Benito, TX. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2009 at Fairmount Christian Church. Visitation will precede from 10:00 a.m., until service time Friday at the church. Donations may be made to Fairmount Christian Church 641 South Ash Ave.,...
Margaret Butcher
Nov 29, 2009
Margaret Mae Butcher, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Monterey Park Care Center. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Northern Boulevard United...
Robert Clark
Nov 29, 2009
Robert E. Clark, 52, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Sunday, November 29, 2009, at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the chapel. Donations may be...
Geraldine Williams
Nov 28, 2009
Geraldine “Jerry” Catherine Williams, 87, Oak Grove, MO died peacefully Nov. 28, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am, Wed., Dec. 2, 2009 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 2001 S. Broadway, Oak Grove, MO. Visitation and Rosary will precede Mass beginning at 9:30 am. Committal services will be at 2 pm,...
Katherine Grace
Nov 26, 2009
Katherine Gregory Grace, 72, Independence, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away Nov. 26, 2009. Cremation. Services will be private. Katherine, the loving daughter of Julian and Katherine Florez, was born May 9, 1937 in Kansas City, MO. Her love of helping people led to a career of serving as a caregiver to those less fortunate than her. She...
William Smith
Nov 26, 2009
William (Bill) Howard Smith, 81, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. Bill was born June 15, 1928 in Kansas City, KS the son of Howard and Mary Lee (LeBedee) Smith. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Bill was owner and operator of Tucker Gas Station for 17 years. He was a member of the VFW. Bill...
Frederick Lauderback
Nov 25, 2009
Frederick E. “Gene” Lauderback of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Golden Living Center surrounded by his family. Memorial Visitation will be 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Gene was born January 7, 1939 in Hartford, KS to Frederick Howard and Florence Rosalee (Lillian) Lauderback. He was a simple man who loved his...
Meredith Shaw
Nov 24, 2009
Meredith Anne Shaw, 63, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at KU Medical Center surrounded by her family. Her courageous seven year battle with renal cell carcinoma was inspiring to all that knew and loved her. She fought a hard battle and gave it her all. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Speaks...
Charles Rice
Nov 23, 2009
Charles M. Rice, 87, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Monday, November 23, 2009. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to St. Luke’s Hospice. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday evening at the...
Sophie Zieber
Nov 22, 2009
Sophie Thomas Zieber, 87, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009 at home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested...
Donald Stark
Nov 22, 2009
Donald R. Stark, 64, Buckner, MO passed away Nov. 22, 2009. Services will be 3 pm, Wed., 25, 2009 at Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO 64016; cremation. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Linda Stark, Buckner, MO 64016. Donald was born Oct. 17, 1945 in Kansas...
Ashley Thomas
Nov 20, 2009
Ashley Thomas, 25, and her unborn child, Amya Thomas, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 20, 2009. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, at Bethel Baptist Church, 2406 S. 291 Hwy,...
Leona Jean Ward
Nov 18, 2009
Leona Jean (Fenn) Ward, 82, of Independence, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Groves. She was born October 28, 1927 to Weaver and Bertha (Bebensee) Fenn of Carson, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; Charles and Darrell Fenn. She is survived by 2 sisters, Myrtha Robinson, Joan Slaght, and brother, Carl...
Helen Soeteart
Nov 18, 2009
Helen Soetaert, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at her home of renal failure after three years of hospice care. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501...
Virginia Williams
Nov 17, 2009
Virginia Ann (Accurso) Williams, 83, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by her family. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 in the chapel. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...
Bonnie Mcallister
Nov 16, 2009
Bonnie Dean McAllister, 76, Independence, MO passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Golden Living Center of Independence. A Celebration of Bonnie’s life will be 1:30 PM Friday, November 20, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Bonnie was...
Ruth Maasen
Nov 15, 2009
Ruth Amelia Maasen of Raytown, MO was called by her heavenly father to be with her best friend and husband on her 85th birthday, Sunday, November 15, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009 at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138. Visitation will be one hour prior...
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