Obituaries

M.A. Thompson

M.A. Thompson

Nov 25, 2006

Tommy was born in Hendricks, MN, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson. He was united in marriage to Joyce Hexum on January 14, 1953. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, and in 1956, he and his wife moved to Independence, MO. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and retired after 30 years. Tommy enjoyed...

Margaret Irene Spendal

Margaret Irene Spendal

Nov 24, 2006

Margaret "Irene� Spendal Margaret "Irene� Spendal, 88, of Cassville, Missouri died November 23, 2006 at her home. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Irene was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 7, 1918 the daughter of...

Hazel Laverne Willis

Hazel Laverne Willis

Nov 23, 2006

Hazel LaVerne Willis, 82 of Independence passed away Thu. Nov. 23, 2006 at her home. Graveside services will be 10:30 am Mon. Nov. 27, 2006 in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm Sunday at the Carson- Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Indep. MO. Mrs. Willis was born on Jun 17, 1924 to Sadie...

Mary Ann Bowman

Mary Ann Bowman

Nov 23, 2006

Mary Ann Bowman, 83 of Lee�s Summit, MO passed away Thursday, November 23, 2006 at the Village Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at the Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church in Lee�s Summit. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until service...

Jeri Lynn Dunn

Jeri Lynn Dunn

Nov 23, 2006

Jeri Lynn Dunn, 57, of Independence, MO, passed from this life on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Regency Care Center. Private graveside services. Interment in Lee�s Summit Historical Cemetery. Jeri Lynn was born November 7, 1949 in Independence, MO to Gerald and Millicent (Drummond) Daugherty. She was a Christian who loved life, the arts, her family and many...

Florence Marie Belcher

Florence Marie Belcher

Nov 22, 2006

Florence Marie Burgess Belcher of The Groves Retirement Community died on November 22nd at the facility. She was 86. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9th, at 2:00 pm at the Raytown Community of Christ Church, 6231 Manning St., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Raytown Congregation. Mrs. Belcher was a...

Charles W. Hedges

Charles W. Hedges

Nov 22, 2006

Charles W. "Chuck� Hedges, 77, Kansas City, MO passed away Nov. 22, 2006. Services will be 10 am, Monday, Nov. 27, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Raytown Congregation Community of Christ, 6231 Manning, Raytown, MO 64133. Chuck was born...

Catherine Leonard

Catherine Leonard

Nov 22, 2006

Catherine Leonard, Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at the Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at the St. John LaLande Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens. The family will greet...

James Votipka

James Votipka

Nov 20, 2006

James A. Votipka, 69, Independence, MO passed away Nov. 20, 2006. Services will be 10 am, Sat., Nov. 25, 2006 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2406 S. 291 Hwy, Independence; cremation. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund. Jim was born Oct. 15,...

(G.W.) Morris, Jr.

(G.W.) Morris, Jr.

Nov 20, 2006

George W. Morris, 69, of Sunrise Beach, MO passed away November 20, 2006 in Jefferson City, MO. Services will be Saturday at 3:00 pm, November 25, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Interment in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service time. George was born in Independence, MO on June 26, 1937, the youngest son...

John Lee Goetz

John Lee Goetz

Nov 20, 2006

John Lee Goetz, 72, of Independence, Mo, passed away Monday November 20, 2006 at St. Mary�s Hospital of Blue Springs due to complications with emphysema and lymphoma. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2006 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. Friday evening...

Laura Madalyn Caskey

Laura Madalyn Caskey

Nov 19, 2006

Laura "Madalyn� Caskey Laura Madalyn Caskey, 92, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away at St. Mary�s Manor on Sunday, November 19, 2006 surrounded by loving family. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 21, from 6-8 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, Mo. Funeral Services will be held at Carson-Speaks Chapel on Wednesday, November 22, at 10:00 am. Interment...

Kenneth E. Solomon

Kenneth E. Solomon

Nov 19, 2006

Kenneth E. Solomon, 79 of Englewood, FL, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2006 at his residence. Graveside inurnment services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Kenneth was born June 7, 1927 in Chillicothe, MO to Arthur James and Ethel Mary (Charlesworth) Solomon. He had worked as a manager for Federal Government and had later...

Rollin D. Patterson

Rollin D. Patterson

Nov 18, 2006

Rollin D. Patterson, 54, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006 at St. Luke�s Hospital East. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Rollin was born August 14, 1952...

Martha M. Moser

Martha M. Moser

Nov 18, 2006

Martha M. Moser, 88, Blue Springs, MO died Sat., Nov. 18, 2006 at home with her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am, Wed., Nov. 22, 2006 at St. John LaLande Catholic Church in Blue Springs; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family suggests contributions to...

Flora G. Dehoney

Flora G. Dehoney

Nov 17, 2006

Flora G. Dehoney, 81, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at Bishop Spencer Place. Visitation will be 10-12:00, Monday, November 20, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Private burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude�s Children�s Hospital or to St. Luke�s Hospital Foundation. Flora was born March 19, 1925...

Russell Dean Harpham

Russell Dean Harpham

Nov 17, 2006

Russell Dean Harpham Russell Dean Harpham went to a Reunion in Heaven with JOY in his heart on November 17, 2006. He had fought the good fight and gave a valiant effort, but in the end the devastating disease of ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) won out. He passed away at his home in Independence, MO surrounded by his loved ones....

Janet Angelene Coel

Janet Angelene Coel

Nov 16, 2006

Janet Angelene Coel, 84, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the Medical Center of Independence. Angelene was born April 20, 1922 in Laredo, MO to Claude and Dixie D. (Johnson) Cox. She was a graduate of Laredo High School in 1940. Mrs. Coel was an Accountant with Montgomery Ward & Co. She married Gerald Halsey Coel...

Johnnie L. Sullivant

Johnnie L. Sullivant

Nov 16, 2006

Johnnie L. Sullivant, 101, of Independence, died November 15, 2006 at Rosewood Health Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18th from 1-2 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Interment will follow at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee�s Summit, Mo. Johnnie was born in Camp, Arkansas on February...

Wilburn E. "Mac" Mcconnell

Wilburn E. "Mac" Mcconnell

Nov 15, 2006

Wilburn E. "Mac� McConnell, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Monterey Park Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Friday. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Mac was born September 9, 1923 in Independence, MO to Harland A. and Faye (Filson) McConnell. Mr....