Obituaries
Dorothy Irene Christy
Feb 11, 2019
Dorothy Christy of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was the daughter of Irene and William F. Drummond who preceded her in death as well as her infant son. Survivors include her husband, Greg, of 64 years, three sons: David (Brenda) Blue Springs, Kevin (Cathy) Lee’s Summit; and Robert (Lisa) of Springfield, MO, eight grandchildren and...
Gary Douglas "Doug" Farmer
Feb 11, 2019
Gary “Doug” Farmer, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on February 11, 2019. Visitation will be from 9:30 am Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson Buckner, MO 64016. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the church. Burial will take place in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Doug was born on November 2, 1939...
Martha "Louise" Heath (Winsor)
Feb 10, 2019
Martha “Louise” Heath, 84 of Buckner, MO, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Redwood of Blue Parkway. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016 followed immediately by a graveside service at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to the...
Connie Ruth Searcy (Tippie)
Feb 10, 2019
Connie Ruth Searcy, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. A memorial visitation will be held from 12-2 pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 with a memorial service to follow at 2 pm both at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Connie was born September 1, 1948 in Butler, MO to Keith and Elsie (James)...
Franklin C. "Frank" Kerns
Feb 9, 2019
Franklin C. Kerns, 66, Blue Springs, MO passed away Feb. 9, 2019. A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be scheduled in the Spring. The family requests contributions to the American Lung Association, 8400 W 110th St Suite 130, Overland Park, KS 66210. Frank was born Feb. 4, 1953 in Van Nuys, CA. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to...
Jackie Lee Calahan
Feb 8, 2019
Jackie Lee Calahan, 79, of Buckner, MO, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. A visitation will be held from 11-1pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052. Graveside service will be at 2pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Oakland Cemetery, E. Truman Road and S. Cartmill Road, Independence, MO. Jack was born...
Thelda Maxine "Katie" Hughes (Cato)
Feb 8, 2019
Thelda “Katie” Maxine Hughes, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. Cremation is planned, disposition will be private.
Dick Lujin
Feb 7, 2019
Dick Lujin, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home. A visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Dick was born on March 17, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Richard...
Edna Theresa Ficke (Postel)
Feb 6, 2019
Edna (Postel) Ficke, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away Feb 6, 2019. She was born Dec 7, 1920, in Cole Camp, MO, the youngest of the six daughters of H.J. and Theresa Postel. From 1961 to 1993 Edna was the school secretary at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage District. Edna was bright, fun-loving and enjoyed people. She was...
Kali Lynn Dewolf (Blum)
Feb 6, 2019
Kali DeWolf, 27, of Raytown, MO passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. A Celebration of her life will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Kali was born on June 10, 1991 in Kansas City, MO to Robert Blum and Shannon (Blalock) Blum. She was a beloved...
Pismai Kincheloe (Vongsayon)
Feb 6, 2019
Pismai Kincheloe, 74, Overland Park, KS passed away Feb. 6, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation. Pismai was born Aug. 17, 1944. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from UMKC and was an elementary school teacher in the Kansas City, MO School District.
Paul William Crites
Feb 5, 2019
Paul Crites, 88, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Flower Mound, TX. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the chapel. Paul was born on February 7,...
Herbert Lee Cole
Feb 5, 2019
Herbert Lee Cole, 70 of Princeville, IL passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Buckner Community of Christ. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Herbert was born September 16, 1948 in Galesburg, IL to Raymond Eugene and Alvene Renee (Fahnstrom) Cole. He...
Clark A. Eacker Sr.
Feb 5, 2019
Clark A. Eacker, Sr., loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019 in the presence of his family. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Northside Christian Church, 500 N. Ridgeview Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...
Gwenda Sue "Gwen" Oneth (Lamb)
Feb 4, 2019
Gwenda “Gwen” Sue Oneth, 66, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. A visitation will be held from 7-9pm, Friday, February 8, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Services will be 10 am Saturday, February 9, 2019 at House of Refuge Church, 10200 James A Reed Rd. Kansas City, Missouri 64134. Burial...
Marsha Diane Maxwell
Feb 4, 2019
Marsha Diane Maxwell, 56, of Independence, MO, passed to her heavenly home Monday, February 4, 2019. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 1-2 pm, with a service to follow at 2 pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be a Floral Hills Cemetery following the service. Marsha...
Nancy Pat Gross (Mcdonald)
Feb 4, 2019
Nancy Gross, 79, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Nancy was born on March 3, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Ralph and Pauline (Bledsoe) McDonald. She was a writer’s assistant on the...
June M. Russell (Andrew)
Feb 3, 2019
June Russell, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. June was born on February 26, 1926 in Essex, Ontario, Canada to William and Mildred Andrew. She was a graduate of Essex High School, Graceland College, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She met her husband at Graceland College...
Irene Mary Ratchford (Soetaert)
Feb 3, 2019
Irene Mary (Soetaert) Van Compernolle Ratchford, 87, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 3, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Friday, Feb. 8 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 2200 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO 64058; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary will be at 5:30 pm, Thursday followed by visitation from 6-8 pm at Speaks...
Billy Dean Hahn
Feb 2, 2019
Bill Dean Hahn, 90 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time at the chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Donations...
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