Obituaries

Margaret Elenore Simkiss

Margaret Elenore Simkiss

Jul 26, 2005

Margaret E. Simkiss, 82, Sibley, MO. died July 26, 2005. Services will be 2 pm, Sat., July 30, 2005 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6 - 8 pm, Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Center Place Restoration School, 819 W. Waldo, Independence, MO 64050....

Richard Louis Cumbie

Richard Louis Cumbie

Jul 25, 2005

Richard Louis Cumbie Richard Louis Cumbie 49, of Independence, MO passed away Mon. Jul 25, 2005 at the Independence Manor Care Center. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Mr. Cumbie was born on Oct 25, 1955 in Independence and was a lifelong area resident. He had been employed at the Independence Regional Health Center Pharmacy...

Mark Ronald Gamble

Mark Ronald Gamble

Jul 24, 2005

Mark Ronald Gamble, 46, passed away Sunday, July 24th at his home in Blue Springs, MO. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 29th at the South Crysler Restoration Branch Church, 16101 E. Salisbury, Rd, Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be 10-11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial to take place in Lobb Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...

Alfred Joseph Bossert

Alfred Joseph Bossert

Jul 23, 2005

Alfred J. Bossert, 86, of Raytown, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Research Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the church where there will...

David E. Bryant

David E. Bryant

Jul 23, 2005

David E. Bryant, 56, of Buckner, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2005 at St. Mary�s Hospital in Blue Springs. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at the chapel. A visitation will be held at the Eagle Creek Baptist...

Harvey E. Luper

Harvey E. Luper

Jul 22, 2005

Harvey E. Luper, 54, passed away on July 22, 2005 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Suburban Chapel. Burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. American The insignias listed here may be subject...

Helen M. Redford (Wolverton)

Helen M. Redford (Wolverton)

Jul 22, 2005

Helen M. Redford (Wolverton), 102, of Kansas City, MO passed away on July 22, 2005 at the Villa of St. Joseph. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Indep., MO. Burial at Brooking Cemetery.

Steve Alexander

Steve Alexander

Jul 22, 2005

Steve Alexander, 54, passed away Friday, July 22nd at Research Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2005 at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Steve was born June 6, 1951 in Rolla, MO to Robert and Myrtle (Gulley) Alexander. He didn�t know a stranger...

Edna Salter

Edna Salter

Jul 21, 2005

Edna Salter, 87, of Independence, MO passed away, July 20, 2005 at the Independence Regional Health Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the chapel. Edna was born on October 2, 1917 in Williamsville, MO to Bruce and...

Douglas L. Wood

Douglas L. Wood

Jul 21, 2005

Douglas L. Wood, 73, Independence, MO passed away on July 21, 2005 at the Medical Center of Independence. A visitation will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2005 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at St. Mark�s Catholic Church, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers,...

Coleen Shirley

Coleen Shirley

Jul 19, 2005

Edith Coleen Shirley, 72, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Research Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 22nd at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial to take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to East Side Baptist Church Building Fund. Coleen was...

Glenna Weller

Glenna Weller

Jul 19, 2005

Glenna Conyers Weller, 59 of Springfield, MO passed away, Tues. Jul 19, 2005 at her home. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2:00 pm Sat, Jul 23, 2005 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO with the funeral service following at 2:00 pm. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Autism Society of America, 7910...

Velma J. Wheaton

Velma J. Wheaton

Jul 19, 2005

Velma J. Wheaton, 77, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2005. A memorial service will be 7 pm Friday, July 22nd at the Church of Christ (Temple Lot). Interment in Mt. Washington Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) Missionary Fund, PO Box 472, Independence, MO 64051....

Vincent D'Angelo

Vincent D'Angelo

Jul 18, 2005

Vincent F. D�Angelo, D.O., a physician, teacher, friend, and philanthropist to many, passed away July 18, 2005 at his home in Independence, MO. Following cremation, a memorial Mass will be held at St. Mark�s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee�s Summit Road, Independence, MO on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 10:00 am. Vincent was born October 15, 1931 in Ridgefield Park,...

Ople Jewell Wyant

Ople Jewell Wyant

Jul 17, 2005

Ople J. Wyant, 94, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, July 17, 2005 at her home. Committal services will be held at a later date at Stockton Cemetery; cremation. The family suggests contributions to the Rebekah Lodge #482, 927 Newton, K.C., MO 64126 . Ople was born Dec. 29, 1910 in Stockton, Mo. She worked for Sears Co. for over...

Robert James "Bob" Bonjour

Robert James "Bob" Bonjour

Jul 16, 2005

Robert James "BoB� Bonjour, 20, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 9 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the BoB Bonjour Memorial Fund. BoB was born Jan....

Albert Weldon Richerson

Albert Weldon Richerson

Jul 16, 2005

Albert Weldon Richerson passed away Saturday evening July 16, 2005 at the age of 88. A celebration of a life well lived will be 10 am Wednesday, July 20th at Glenwood Park United Methodist Church, 10000 E. 23rd St., Independence, MO. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested...

Billie L. Slocum

Billie L. Slocum

Jul 15, 2005

Billie L. Slocum, 80, of Belton, MO passed away Friday, July 15, 2005. Services will be 3 pm Tuesday, July 19th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm at the Chapel. Billie was born September 25, 1924 in Morris, OK to George and Maudie Wood. She was a salesperson...

John Stephen Wells

John Stephen Wells

Jul 14, 2005

John Stephen Wells, 54, Sugar Creek, MO. died July 14, 2005 at his home. Memorial Mass will be said at 11 am, Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at St. Francis Xavier, 1001 E. 52nd Street, K.C., MO. Cremation. Visitation will be 6 - 8 pm, Monday, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence. John was born Nov. 30, 1950 in Independence....

William C. Franken

William C. Franken

Jul 14, 2005

William Charles "Bill� Franken, 64, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2005 in Houston, TX. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2005 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2005 in the chapel. Burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MD Anderson...