Obituaries

Colleen Wharton

Colleen Wharton

Jul 21, 2008

Colleen “Coe” R. Wharton, 78, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away July 21, 2008 at Research Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 2 pm, Friday, July 25, 2008 at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Rushville, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Shriners’ Children’s Hospital. Coe was born May 28, 1930 in Rushville, MO and graduated...

Michael Wiseman

Michael Wiseman

Jul 20, 2008

Michael Wiseman, 55, of Raytown, MO passed away July 20, 2008 at Edgewood Manor in Raytown, MO. A visitation will be held from 3-4:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. An inurnment service will be held at Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor, MO at a...

Paul Goettel

Paul Goettel

Jul 19, 2008

Paul Emil Goettel, age 86, of Independence, MO passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 3:30 pm. His family was by his side in his room at the Villages of Jackson Creek. Mr. Goettel was the son of Karl Emil and Nettie Goettel. He was born in Alliance, Ohio and moved to Independence in 1939. He graduated from William...

Nora Kyger

Nora Kyger

Jul 19, 2008

Nora Katherine Kyger, 81, died peacefully at her home on July 19 with her children at her side. She was born in Independence on September 15, 1926, the only daughter of William and Ida Bessmer, and was raised on her parent’s dairy farm along with her three older brothers William, Robert, and Howard. She graduated from William Chrisman High School...

Alice Reneau

Alice Reneau

Jul 19, 2008

Alice Elizabeth Frederici Reneau, 106 of Independence, MO, formerly of Council Bluffs, IA passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Rosewood Health Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Council Bluffs, IA. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Alice...

Bernadine Conine

Bernadine Conine

Jul 18, 2008

Bernadine Mary (White) Conine, 91, of Blue Springs, MO peacefully passed away Friday, July 18, 2008 at Shangri La Care Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Crossroads Hospice. Burial in...

Janet Martin

Janet Martin

Jul 18, 2008

Janet M. “Jan” Martin, 76 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, July 18, 2008 at The Groves. Cremation is planned with private inurnment to be held at a later date. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the MS Society. Jan...

Duane Miller

Duane Miller

Jul 17, 2008

Duane Otto Miller, 68, of Independence, MO went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Sycamore Hills Baptist Church. Burial will be in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at...

Norma Kays

Norma Kays

Jul 16, 2008

Norma Ruth Kays, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 21 at Blue Springs Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to Crossroads Hospice. Norma was born November 16, 1926 in California, MO to Louis and Jennie (Allee) Bellamy,...

Russell Pearson

Russell Pearson

Jul 16, 2008

Russell W. Pearson, 84 of Blue Springs passed away Wed. July 16, 2008 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, July 27 Colonial Hills Community of Christ in Blue Springs. Visitation will be from 6:30 �" 8:30 pm, Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Indep. MO....

Margaret Berndt

Margaret Berndt

Jul 15, 2008

Margaret “Peggy” Berndt, 87, of Independence, MO passed away July 15, 2008 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial service, as well as the memorial inurnment at the Mound Grove Mausoleum will take place at a later date. Contributions may be made in her name to the Groves. Peggy was born February 21, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan. She was a life-long...

Frances Bissing

Frances Bissing

Jul 15, 2008

Frances C. Bissing, 96, of Kansas City, MO passed July 15, 2008 after a long life. Born, January 5, 1912 in Kansas City, Missouri, she lived her life as a selfless, kind, and loving lady. Her life will be celebrated in a Mass of Christian Burial at The Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E. 36th Terr, Independence, MO 64052...

James Andrews

James Andrews

Jul 13, 2008

James Lee Andrews, 75, of Hermitage, MO passed away July 13, 2008. Visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the chapel, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. James was born March 8, 1933 in...

Mildred Graves

Mildred Graves

Jul 12, 2008

Mildred O. Graves, 96, of Independence, MO went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Mildred was born December 12, 1911 in Kansas City,...

Albert Simpson Sr

Albert Simpson Sr

Jul 12, 2008

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Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Jul 8, 2008

Robert Vincent “Vince” Ward, 77, of Independence, MO died quietly Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after battling cancer for over 20 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 at Speaks Suburban Chapel...