Obituaries

Eddie "Ed" Lee Butler

Eddie "Ed" Lee Butler

Apr 9, 2018

Eddie “Ed” L. Butler, 62, of Independence, passed away on April 9th, 2018. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 14th from 9:00-10:00am with a funeral service following at 10:00am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Ed was born to Homer Sr. and Francis “Blanche” (Hutsell) Butler on November 20, 1955, in Lexington, MO....

Irene Hallagin (Evans)

Irene Hallagin (Evans)

Apr 7, 2018

Irene Hallagin, 87, Independence, MO passed away April 7, 2018. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 12 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 10113 E Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64053; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am, before the service at church. The family requests contributions to St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Irene was born...

Thomas  John "Tom" Pallo

Thomas  John "Tom" Pallo

Apr 7, 2018

Thomas “Tom” Pallo, 60, Sugar Creek, MO died April 7, 2018. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, April 12 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. Tom was born June 4, 1957 in Independence, MO and graduated from Van Horn High...

John W. Hix

John W. Hix

Apr 5, 2018

John W. Hix, 90. Sugar Creek, MO passed away April 5, 2018. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, April 10 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at the chapel. The family requests contributions to Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 415 N. Sterling Ave, Sugar Creek,...

Willard "Gene" Harber

Willard "Gene" Harber

Apr 5, 2018

Willard E. Harber, father, son, grandfather and brother, 81, formerly of Independence, MO went to be with Jesus, surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Saturday, April 7, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Willard “Gene” was born February 26,...

Lewis "Bud" Martin

Lewis "Bud" Martin

Apr 5, 2018

Lewis “Bud’ Martin, 98, of Independence, MO passed away April 5, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Bud was born...

Kenneth Gunter

Kenneth Gunter

Apr 4, 2018

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James Root

James Root

Apr 4, 2018

Jim Root had a bowl of vanilla ice cream and went to bed. He died peacefully in his sleep, at home, as he wished on April 4, 2018. Jim was the first born of Charles Root and Lilly Swenson in 1923. When Jim was a toddler, his family left Independence, MO for California. He had many happy memories of his...

Juanita "Toots" Miller

Juanita "Toots" Miller

Apr 4, 2018

JUANITA “TOOTS” MILLER Juanita B. Creager Miller, fondly known by friends and family as “Toots” departed this life on April 4, 2018. Juanita was born July 31, 1933 in Lee’s Summit, MO., one of six children born to Sarah Violet (Fann) and Luther Linus Arnold. She graduated from Peculiar High School in 1951 and later attended Central Business College, Kansas...

Bea Greenway

Bea Greenway

Apr 4, 2018

Bea Greenway, 101, of Odessa, MO passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Mount Washington Cemetery. Bea was born on March 23, 1917 in Columbus, MO to George and Maude (Gann) Smith. Bea will be remembered by her four grandchildren: James Michael Amer (Shelly), Kathy Knaus, Anita...

Scott Bronfman

Scott Bronfman

Apr 4, 2018

Scott Bronfman age 42 of Kansas City Missouri passed away on April 4 in his home. He is survived by his father Bruce Bronfman, his sister Heather Bronfman,his nieces and nephew Anthony Sapp and Sophia and Giana Morris and his partner Max Garcia. His death was preceded by his mother Kim Bronfman. Scott was loved by many for his fun,...

Carol Lynn Santee (Nichols)

Carol Lynn Santee (Nichols)

Apr 3, 2018

Carol Santee, 75, of Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2018. Mom loved talking, doing her puzzles, painting her pictures, crocheting and gardening. She is survived by daughters, Mone’t Parker, Ren’e Dresnick and husband Robert; grandkids, Zachary Dresnick, Nathan Dresnick and Gabriella Boone. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)

John Parker

John Parker

Apr 2, 2018

John William Parker passed away on April 2, 2018, at the age of 93. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. John was born in Pleasant Hill, MO on March 27, 1925 the only child of Allen and Edna May Parker. He joined...

Pamela Jean Smith (Barlow)

Pamela Jean Smith (Barlow)

Apr 2, 2018

Pamela Jean Smith, 65, of Independence, MO passed away April 2, 2018. A visitation will take place from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Thursday, April 5, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be at Floral Hills East, Lee’s Summit, MO. Pamela was born July 30, 1952 in Independence, MO...

William L. "Bill" Gardner

William L. "Bill" Gardner

Apr 1, 2018

William Lloyd Gardner, 57 of Raytown, MO passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. William was a dedicated worker at the Independence Examiner and the KC Star for 40 plus...

Brenda Sue Mcconnell

Brenda Sue Mcconnell

Apr 1, 2018

Brenda Sue McConnell, 65 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at the chapel....

Donald  Dean Brammer

Donald  Dean Brammer

Apr 1, 2018

Donald Dean Brammer, 87 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, April 4, 2018 at the chapel. Private burial...

Raymond Andrew "Dusty" Harmon

Raymond Andrew "Dusty" Harmon

Mar 31, 2018

Raymond “Dusty” Harmon, of Independence, Mo. passed away March 31, 2018. Services will be Saturday, April 7th at 11:00 AM at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, Independence Mo; interment at Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation begins prior to the service at 10 AM. The family suggests contributions to Unity Village, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, Mo. 64065 or...

Paul Irwin Fender

Paul Irwin Fender

Mar 30, 2018

Paul I. Fender, 71, beloved Son, Brother, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on March 30, 2018. He was born to Lawrence Irwin Fender and Marcella Fender on October 30, 1946. He is survived by his mother Marcella; his 3 siblings David, Christian, and Lorna Fender. He is also survived by his 3 children and 4...

Beth Margarert Schrik (Sallee)

Beth Margarert Schrik (Sallee)

Mar 30, 2018

Devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Beth M. Schrik, 100, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2018. Betty, as she was known to friends and family, was born in a northeast Kansas City duplex to Harry and Jessie Sallee. Her father was a streetcar motorman on the interurban railway and her mother was a housewife whose illnesses often...

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