Obituaries

Kenneth Anthony Samrany

Kenneth Anthony Samrany

Feb 5, 2006

Kenneth Anthony Samrany, 63, Grain Valley, MO returned to his maker Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, at St. John LaLande Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 8 at Speaks Suburban Chapel where the Rosary will be...

Rochelle L. Wilson

Rochelle L. Wilson

Feb 5, 2006

Rochelle L. Wilson, 42, of Independence, MO passed away on February 5, 2006 at her parents home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the chapel. Burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Rochelle was born on August 9, 1963 in Independence,...

Barbara A. Courtney

Barbara A. Courtney

Feb 5, 2006

Barbara A. Courtney, 53, of Independence, MO passed away on February 3, 2006 at Research Medical Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, at the Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Indep., MO. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the chapel. Barbara was born on September 23,...

Christopher Hough

Christopher Hough

Feb 5, 2006

My name is Christopher J. (CJ) Hough. I am five years old, and I went to school at Wheatley Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri. I was a preemie when I was born. I weighed in at a whole 1 pound and a few ounces. I was in the hospital until I was about 14 months old after I was...

M. Berniece Mcconnell

M. Berniece Mcconnell

Feb 4, 2006

M. Berniece McConnell, 90 of Independence, passed away Sat. Feb 4, 2006 at her home. Services will be 1:00 pm, Thu. Feb. 9, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - 7:30 pm, Wednesday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Independence Symphony or the American...

Edwin Larson

Edwin Larson

Feb 4, 2006

Edwin Powell Larson, 93 of Independence passed away Feb. 4, 2006 as a result of an automobile accident. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Mr. Larson was born Feb. 13, 1912 in Linn County, MO, to Ira Otto and Kate (Powell) Larson. He married Ruth Ellen Pulliam in 1939. She preceded him in death in 1991...

Edward A. Maglich

Edward A. Maglich

Feb 3, 2006

Edward A. Maglich, 78 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Fri. Feb 3, 2006 at Independence Regional Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Tue. Feb. 7, 2006 at St. Cyril�s Catholic Church. 11231 E. Chicago, Sugar Creek, MO. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Monday at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501...

Bryce Ari Young (Ellexson)

Bryce Ari Young (Ellexson)

Feb 2, 2006

Bryce Ari Young, infant son of Brandon Young and Shelby Ellexson of Raytown, MO, was born on November 19, 2005, and returned home on February 2, 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Monday, February 6, 2005 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions can to made to Children�s Mercy Hospital. Bryce...

Louis L. "Lou" Pennington

Louis L. "Lou" Pennington

Feb 2, 2006

Louis L. "Lou:� Pennington, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2006 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2006 at the Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers...

William L., Jr. Spahr

William L., Jr. Spahr

Feb 1, 2006

William L. Spahr, Jr., died Feb. 1, 2006. Services will be 10 am, Sat., Feb. 4, 2006 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. William was born March 18, 1918 in Bunceton, MO. He was the Maintenance Supervisor for Luzier Cosmetics, Inc. from 1939-1981 and retired after...

Alberta M. Dunfee

Alberta M. Dunfee

Feb 1, 2006

Alberta M. Dunfee, 83, of Independence, MO passed away on February 1, 2006 at the Independence Regional Health Center. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Alberta was born on May 18, 1922 in Council...

Jeffery Dale Stonehocker

Jeffery Dale Stonehocker

Jan 31, 2006

Jeffery Dale Stonehocker, 34, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Truman Medical Center West. Services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4th at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Truman Medical Center West or the National Kidney Foundation. Jeff was...

James Eli Barnes

James Eli Barnes

Jan 31, 2006

James "Barney� Barnes, 85, of Independence, MO passed away on January 31, 2006 at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, MO. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Blue...

Marylynn Elliott

Marylynn Elliott

Jan 30, 2006

Marylynn Elliott, 91 of Independence, passed away, Mon. Jan. 30, 2006 at the Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Sat. Feb. 4, 2006 in The Community Room Chapel at the Groves, 1515 W. White Oak, Independence, MO. Visitation will be 9 - 10:00 am, prior to the service. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Marie Ward

Marie Ward

Jan 28, 2006

Marie Ward Helen Marie Ward, 89 of Chilhowee, MO passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the Country Club Care Center, Warrensburg, MO. Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the Chilhowee United Methodist Church, Chilhowee, MO, with the family greeting friends from 10 - 11:00 am prior to the service. Entombment in Carpenter Cemetery. Visitation will...

Constance L. Looker

Constance L. Looker

Jan 27, 2006

Constance A. Looker, 81, passed away January 27, 2006 in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends Tuesday from 6-8:00 pm at the chapel. Constance was born on November 4, 1924, to Frank and Jessie (Felton) Christman In Hibbing, MN. Constance loved making doll clothes...

Helen P. Brodzinski

Helen P. Brodzinski

Jan 27, 2006

Helen P. (Olinskey) Brodzinski, 88, Sugar Creek, MO. passed away Jan. 27, 2006 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at St. Cyril�s Catholic Church, Sugar Creek, MO.; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 pm, Monday at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Rosary will be said at 6:30 pm, Monday at...

Gilbert Eugene Johnson

Gilbert Eugene Johnson

Jan 27, 2006

Gilbert Eugene Johnson, 66, of Gravois Mills, MO, passed away Friday, January 27th at Lake Regional Health Center in Osage Beach, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2nd at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Gilbert was born August 29, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Harry Eugene...

Freida Lavonne Sackman

Freida Lavonne Sackman

Jan 26, 2006

Freida LaVonne Sackman, 82, of Independence, MO passed away on January 26, 2006. A visitation will be held from 7-9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the chapel with burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Freida was born on January 22, 1924 in St. Louis, MO to Charles and...

Lucille Peterson

Lucille Peterson

Jan 25, 2006

Lucille Peterson, 91, of Raytown, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 25th at St. Joseph Medical Center. Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29th at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2-3:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30th in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the...