Obituaries

Milton Fick

Milton Fick

Nov 5, 2007

Milton J. “Bud” Fick, 81, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be held at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Independence, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. A...

Jason Gooch

Jason Gooch

Nov 5, 2007

Jason Curtis Gooch, 23, of Independence, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Jason was born April 11, 1984, in Independence, MO to Mark and Wanda Gooch. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 383 and awarded his Eagle Scout honor on Nov. 23, 1998. He was a Warrior in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. Jason graduated high...

Alice Zumwalt

Alice Zumwalt

Nov 4, 2007

Alice A. Zumwalt, 84 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the chapel. Alice was...

Betty Pritchett

Betty Pritchett

Nov 4, 2007

Betty Pritchett, 82, of Independence, MO, departed for her heavenly home on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Carmel Hills Living Center, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Interment in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Emma Moore

Emma Moore

Nov 3, 2007

Emma Viola Moore, 87, of Belton, MO, passed away, Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Beautiful Savior Nursing Center in Belton, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the chapel. Donations may...

Daniel Schoenemann

Daniel Schoenemann

Nov 1, 2007

Daniel Schoenemann, 82, of Buckner, MO passed away on November 1, 2007 at his home. A visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, at the Buckner Restoration Branch. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 5, at the church. Burial at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Daniel was born on March 18, 1925 in...

Mary Sherrieb

Mary Sherrieb

Nov 1, 2007

Mary Sherrieb, 78, Garden City, KS passed away Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Mary was born July 29, 1929 in Wood River, NE. She worked as a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening,...

Judith Ploeger

Judith Ploeger

Oct 31, 2007

Judith Ploeger, 68, of Independence, MO passed away on October 31, 2007 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Born Judith Ann Warren, February 18, 1939 in Winfield, Ks. to Charles William and Permelia...

John Griffall

John Griffall

Oct 31, 2007

John Griffall, 61, of Independence, MO. passed away, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at his residence. Cremation is planned with an informal memorial service to be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at his home, 4805 S. Tierney Dr. Independence, MO 64055. Donations to Ozanam School for Boys. John was born October 25, 1946 in Orangeburg, SC to Peter...

Gaye Crowl

Gaye Crowl

Oct 31, 2007

Gaye Crowl, 71, of Flemmington, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Kindred Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel. Burial in Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TBN, Pinecrest-The Banner, or Daystar Ministries. Gaye was born February...

Jennie Keeler

Jennie Keeler

Oct 31, 2007

Jennie M. Weddle Keeler, daughter of William Lowe Ingram and Anna Bell Reeves Ingram was born November 15, 1914 in Smithville, Missouri and died October 31, 2007 at Kansas City Hospice House at the age of 92 years. On February 14, 1942 she was united in marriage to Roy J. Writeman. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the...

Marvin Fourt

Marvin Fourt

Oct 30, 2007

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Vivian Matteson

Vivian Matteson

Oct 30, 2007

Vivian Dorthea Matteson, 90, died Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center in Independence, MO. She was born June 9, 1917 to Tom and Mamie Brazeal in Thayer, MO, the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Sidney, Ray and John Brazeal. Vivian was married to Myrel Matteson of Abilene, KS. They celebrated fifty-two...

Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones

Oct 30, 2007

Margaret “Roberta” Jones, 93 of Independence passed away, Tue. Oct 30, 2007 at her home. Graveside services will be 1:30 pm, Fri, Nov. 2, 2007 at West Point Cemetery, near Amsterdam, MO. Contributions are suggested to Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St. Indep. MO 64055 or to Amsterdam United Methodist Church, 282 Benton, Amsterdam, MO 64723. Mrs. Jones...

Thelma Cox

Thelma Cox

Oct 27, 2007

Thelma Cox, 101 of Independence, MO passed away on October 27, 2007 at The Groves. She was a member of the RLDS, Community of Christ Church. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Earl; one daughter, Marjorie; and two sons, Dave and Ralph. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Vickie; daughter-in-law, Martha; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren;...

Robert Latimer

Robert Latimer

Oct 27, 2007

Robert Lloyd “Rob” Latimer, 44, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007. Services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 3-4:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Rob was born November 18, 1962 in Independence, MO to Charles and Georgia (Sutherland)...

William Allen

William Allen

Oct 26, 2007

William A. Allen, 89, of Independence, MO passed away on October 26, 2007 at the Research Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on...

John Clements

John Clements

Oct 26, 2007

John S. “Jack” Clements, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday, October 26, 2007 at his residence. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial with full military honors will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel....

Lydia Slay

Lydia Slay

Oct 25, 2007

Lydia B. (Branch) Slay, 78, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 25, 2007. Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at Mound Grove Cemetery

Robert Rine

Robert Rine

Oct 25, 2007

Robert R. Rine, 70, Independence, MO died Thursday, October 25 at his home. Bob loved to travel and once spent 2 years traveling in Europe. His favorite music was jazz. He loved to visit art galleries. He also loved the wilderness, animals and birds. His favorite TV channels were Animal Planet, National Geographic, and Discovery. His favorite sport was fishing....