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Orrin K. Boyce

Orrin K. Boyce

Jun 15, 2003

Orrin Keith Boyce Orrin Keith Boyce, 85 of Chillicothe, MO, formerly of Independence, MO passed away on Sun. June 15, 2003 at the Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wed. June 18, 2003 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home, with the visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial in Oak...

W. Morgan

W. Morgan

Jun 15, 2003

W. "Bert� Morgan, 80, of Independence, passed away at Rosewood on June 15 2003 after a lengthy illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, burial Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003. The family suggests contributions to Northland Hospice. Bert was born February 20, 1923 in...

Edward Keith Bitzer

Edward Keith Bitzer

Jun 15, 2003

Edward Keith Bitzer, 40 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 15, 2003 in Edwardsville, IL. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2003 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel. Edward was born February 27, 1963 in Independence,...

Frank Alicino

Frank Alicino

Jun 15, 2003

Frank Alicino, 55, of Independence, MO, passed away, June 15, 2003 at Medical Center of Independence. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2003 at St. Marks Catholic Church. Cremation. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Frank was born July 27, 1947 in New...

Tom Young

Tom Young

Jun 14, 2003

Tom H. Young Jr. Tom H. Young, Jr. 85 of Independence, MO, passed away Sat., Jun 14, 2003 at the Independence Regional Health Center. A Private graveside service will be held at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Alzheimer�s Association, 3846 W. 75th St. Prairie Village, KS 66208. Mr. Young was born...

Ellis W. Rauh

Ellis W. Rauh

Jun 14, 2003

Ellis W. Rauh, 92, of Independence, MO passed away June 14, 2003. Services and interment in Mound Grove Cemetery will be private

Michael John Rodriguez

Michael John Rodriguez

Jun 14, 2003

Michael John Rodriguez, 56, of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Cremation. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. Michael was born June 12, 1947 in Topeka, KS to Joseph J. and...

Martina Marie Milbrandt

Martina Marie Milbrandt

Jun 13, 2003

Martina Marie Milbrandt, 77 of Independence, MO passed away June 13, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at St. Mark�s Catholic Church. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary Services 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home with visitation from 7-8:30 pm at the funeral home....

Marie Orris

Marie Orris

Jun 13, 2003

Marie E. Orris, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, June 13, 2003 at the Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, with the burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the chapel. Marie was born on May 26, 1915 in Independence, MO...

Donald Ramsey

Donald Ramsey

Jun 12, 2003

Donald S. Ramsey, 89, of Independence, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2003 at his home. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003 at George C. Carson and Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Chapel. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to St....

Mary Lou Colston

Mary Lou Colston

Jun 12, 2003

Mary Lou Colston, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2003 at the Carmel Hills Living Center. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2003 at the Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the City Union Mission, Kansas City, MO. Mary Lou was born on January...

Marla Flaherty

Marla Flaherty

Jun 11, 2003

Marla R. Flaherty, 43, of Urich, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at the Nebraska Health System (Hospital). Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. The Visitation will be on Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the chapel. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the...

Pauline E. Bond

Pauline E. Bond

Jun 10, 2003

Pauline E. Bond, 77, of Arma, KS., formerly of Independence passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2003. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003 at George C. Carson�s and Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Rockwood Baptist Church. Ms....

Ermalee H. Egli

Ermalee H. Egli

Jun 10, 2003

Ermalee Egli Ermalee Egli, 83 of Independence, passed away on Tues., Jun 10, 2003 at the North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 1:00 pm, Fri, Jun 13, 2003 at the First Christian Church of Independence. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 - 8:30 pm, Thursday at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Contributions are...

George Mckinney Jr.

George Mckinney Jr.

Jun 9, 2003

George Ivory McKinney Jr. George Ivory McKinney Jr., 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, June 9, 2003 at his residence. George was born on April 8, 1920 in Kane, Pennsylvania to George McKinney and Julia Davis. He was a Boiler Operator for Kendall Motor Oil Company for many years of his life. He was also a Veteran of WWII....

Alice Hutchison

Alice Hutchison

Jun 9, 2003

Alice L. Hutchison, 83 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 9, 2003 at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City, MO. Services will be held at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home, 10:00 am Thursday, June 12, 2003. Visitation from 7-8:30 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions to the Alzheimer�s Foundation. Alice was a...

Ruth A. Gray

Ruth A. Gray

Jun 7, 2003

Ruth A. Gray, age 61, of Independence, MO Passed away at her home on June 7, 2003. Services will be held at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 10:00 A. M. Visitation at the Funeral home from 7:00 P M until 8:30 P. M. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Kansas City...

Robert (Bob) D. Dieckhoff

Robert (Bob) D. Dieckhoff

Jun 5, 2003

Robert D. (Bob) Dieckhoff, 64, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003 at his home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Sunday June 8, 2003 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be 10:00 am Monday June 9, 2003 at the chapel. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Bob was born November 8, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to John...

Linda R. Baker

Linda R. Baker

Jun 5, 2003

Linda R. Baker, 55, of Independence, MO, passed away, Thursday, June 5, 2003 at St. Luke�s Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at the Buckner Restoration Branch. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Linda was born September 23,...

Carol "Rusty" Mosby

Carol "Rusty" Mosby

Jun 2, 2003

Carol "Rusty� Eileen Mosby, 64, Independence MO, passed away Monday, June 2, 2003, at the Carmel Hills Living Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 6, at the Sheffield Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Jackson County 4-H Therapeutic Horseback Riding. Rusty was born March 27, 1939, in Hammond,...

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