Obituaries

Michael A. Sigloch

Michael A. Sigloch

May 29, 2007

Michael A. “Mike” Sigloch, 52, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 in the chapel. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Mike was born October 27, 1954 in Lexington, MO to George L....

Floyd R., Jr. Deal

Floyd R., Jr. Deal

May 28, 2007

Floyd R. Deal, Jr. 84 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to the Multiple...

James Buchanan Manning

James Buchanan Manning

May 28, 2007

James Buchanan Manning, 87 of Frisco, TX formerly of Independence passed away Mon, May 28, 2007 at the Centennial Medical Center in Frisco. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Mon. Jun 4, 2007 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Society. Mr. Manning was born on...

Carroll Phipps

Carroll Phipps

May 28, 2007

Carroll Phipps, 68, passed away May 28, 2007 at his home in Independence, MO. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 9:00 am �" 10:30 am before the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Carroll was born on November...

Ethel May Shull

Ethel May Shull

May 28, 2007

Ethel May Shull, 87, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at John Knox Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1625 NW O’Brien, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 9-10:00 a.m. Burial in Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO. Memorial gifts...

Albert G. Ruester

Albert G. Ruester

May 28, 2007

Albert G. Ruester, 82, Independence, MO passed away May 28, 2007. Services will be 2 pm, Friday, June 1, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the New Salem Baptist Church, Rt. 1, Box 73, Marshall, MO 65340. Albert...

Christian Lackey

Christian Lackey

May 27, 2007

Chris Lackey, 12 of Warrensburg died Sun, May 27, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident. Services will be 10:00 am, Thu. May 31, 2007 at the Carson- Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO 64052. Burial in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 �" 8:30 pm, Wednesday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested in...

Sharron Anne Trundle

Sharron Anne Trundle

May 25, 2007

Sharron A. (McCarty) Trundle, 67, Independence, MO passed away May 25, 2007. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc. Sharron was born April 25, 1940 in Jackson County,...

Richard Roy Bauman

Richard Roy Bauman

May 25, 2007

Richard Roy Bauman, 59 of Independence passed away Fri. May 25, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Pekin, IL. Mr. Bauman was born on Jun 20, 1947 to Richard and Ilah (Boyce) Bauman in East St. Louis, IL. He had been the owner of Richard’s Janitorial Service for...

Marion Bridgeford

Marion Bridgeford

May 24, 2007

Marion E. (Hedberg) Bridgeford Marion E. (Hedberg) Bridgeford Independence, MO went to her Heavenly home May 24, 2007, where she will be reunited with her husband Lars, and daughters Joyce and Jolene. Services will be at 2 pm, Wed., May 30, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the funeral...

Ula Pearl Bonebright

Ula Pearl Bonebright

May 24, 2007

Ula Pearl Bonebright, 89, of Loma Linda, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at her daughter’s home. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...

Cpl Benjamin Ashley

Cpl Benjamin Ashley

May 24, 2007

Cpl. Benjamin James-Thomas Ashley, 22, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 in Balad, Iraq. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 at Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation will be 2-5:00 p.m. Sunday June 3, 2007 at the church. Burial with full military honors at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy...

Dorothy G. Swearngin

Dorothy G. Swearngin

May 21, 2007

Dorothy G. Swearngin, 82, of Raytown, MO, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at Park Place Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Dorothy was born May 18, 1925 in Independence, MO to Samuel Willis and Essie Mae (Kelly) Brockman. Mrs....

Joseph William Hollis

Joseph William Hollis

May 21, 2007

Joseph William Hollis, 61 of Independence, MO passed away Mon. May 21, 2007 at his home. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Georgia. Mr. Hollis was born on Dec 10, 1946 to Thomas and Catherine Hollis in Muscogee County, GA. He was an All System Trainer with Sprint for the past 7 years. Joseph was...

Myradene R. Dempsey

Myradene R. Dempsey

May 20, 2007

Myradene Dempsey, of Independence, MO passed away on May 20, 2007. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-3:30 p.m., Sun. June 3, at Pleasant Heights Community of Christ. Service to follow at 3:30 p.m. at the church.

Dawn Elaine Gray

Dawn Elaine Gray

May 20, 2007

Dawn Elaine Gray, 46 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday morning at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Donations may be made to the Wayside Waifs. Dawn was...

Clair E. Weldon

Clair E. Weldon

May 18, 2007

Clair E. Weldon, 78, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007 at Rosewood Health Center at The Groves in Independence. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at The Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence,...

Evelyn Frances Powers

Evelyn Frances Powers

May 17, 2007

Evelyn Frances Powers, 97 of Independence passed away Thu. May 17, 2007 at North Kansas City Hospital. An open house tribute will be 1:00 �" 4:00 p.m and 7:00 �" 8:00 pm, Friday, May 25, 2007. Graveside inurnment will be 11:00 am, Thu. May 24, 2007 in Urich Cemetery, Urich, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Nurse's...

Donovan Lee Short

Donovan Lee Short

May 17, 2007

Donovan Lee Short, 19, went home to our Lord and Father Thursday, May 17, 2007. Graveside services will be 2:30 pm, Monday, at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-2 pm, at Speaks Buckner Chapel. He leaves behind a daughter, Katlin Marie Short, Excelsior Springs, MO; His mother Lois Marie Short, Bates City, MO; brother David Lee Vantrump and his...

V. Kathryn Stokes

V. Kathryn Stokes

May 17, 2007

V. Kathryn Stokes, 96, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Cremation with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Kathryn was born January 19, 1911 in New Sharon, IA to Henry and Loula K. (Terman) Castner. She was married to Keith B....