Obituaries

Paul Jospeh Alsup

Paul Jospeh Alsup

Feb 9, 2018

Paul Alsup, 81, of Independence, MO passed away February 9, 2018. Visitation will be from 2-3 pm Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3 pm at the chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Great Plains SPCA.

Margaret Ann Edwards

Margaret Ann Edwards

Feb 8, 2018

Margaret Edwards, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 8, 2018. Margaret Ann Edwards (Shoush), of Lee’s Summit, MO died at The Wilshire at Lakewood, surrounded by her family the morning of February 8, 2018. Margaret is survived by her children, Thomas Edwards (Kathy) of Long Beach, WA, Marcia Edwards (Marv) of Broomfield, CO, Susan Wysocki (Gary) of Blue...

David Wayne Brown

David Wayne Brown

Feb 7, 2018

David Brown, 54, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 7, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. David was born on June 21, 1963 in Kansas City, MO and grew up in the Northeast area. He was one of 3 sons born to Ray and Edna (Martinson). David was a loving...

The Honorable June Adrain Short Jr.

The Honorable June Adrain Short Jr.

Feb 7, 2018

Judge June A. Short, Jr., age 94, of Independence, MO., passed away on February 7, 2018. A life-long resident, he was born on April 25, 1923 in Independence. He was the son of June A. Short, Sr. and Mildred Short. Judge Short was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, Graceland College in the class of 1943-46 and the University...

Marie Waterman

Marie Waterman

Feb 7, 2018

Ester “Marie” Waterman, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 at The Essex Assisted Living center in Grain Valley, MO. She was born on September 10th, 1927 to John and Beatrice Morrison and was the oldest of four children. Marie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Loren Darvin Waterman. They were married 59 years and...

Betty Jean Heermann (Wehking)

Betty Jean Heermann (Wehking)

Feb 7, 2018

Betty Jean Heermann, 86, of Independence, MO passed away February 7, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30-10:00 am, Saturday, February 10, 2018. Funeral services will follow at 10 am at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Betty was born on February 10, 1931 in Concordia, Mo to John Herman Wehking and Dottie Priscilla ( Bradley) Wehking. She was baptized in Bethel Church in Concordia...

Lora May Tapko (Gregg)

Lora May Tapko (Gregg)

Feb 7, 2018

Lora Tapko, 92, of Independence, MO passed away February 7, 2018. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Burial will be held at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital....

The Honorable June Adrain Short Jr.

The Honorable June Adrain Short Jr.

Feb 7, 2018

Judge June A. Short, Jr., age 94, of Independence, MO., passed away on February 7, 2018. A life-long resident, he was born on April 25, 1923 in Independence. He was the son of June A. Short, Sr. and Mildred Short. Judge Short was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, Graceland College in the class of 1943-46 and the University...

Patricia L. Wyant (Rogers)

Patricia L. Wyant (Rogers)

Feb 4, 2018

Patricia Wyant, 78, of Independence, MO passed away February 4, 2018. A memorial service is being held Friday Feb. 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Sycamore Hills Baptist Church. Patricia was born July 25, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Elmer and Thelma (Hopper) Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Wyant; and brother, Gary Rogers. She...

Bruce Wayne Harper

Bruce Wayne Harper

Feb 3, 2018

Bruce Wayne Harper, 70, of Little Elm, Texas, was born on March 24th, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri, and departed in peace on February 3, 2018. He was born to parents Stanley Harper and Gloria Rodak. Bruce is survived by beloved wife and high school sweetheart Yvonne Fann Harper, daughter Heather Brown (Robert) and grandson Liam Brown, sister Carol Harper,...

Alice Pollard Newhard

Alice Pollard Newhard

Feb 3, 2018

Alice P. Newhard, 100, of Independence, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8th from 1-2pm with a service to follow at 2:00pm, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Alice was born in Independence to George and Edna (Henderson) Pollard. She was a graduate of William Chrisman...

Larry David  Enloe

Larry David  Enloe

Feb 3, 2018

Larry David Enloe, 72 of Buckner, MO passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016. Burial will be in Six-Mile Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. Donations may be...

Dorothy  May Casteel (Epperson)

Dorothy  May Casteel (Epperson)

Feb 3, 2018

Dorothy May Castell, 93 longtime resident of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Serenity of Butler. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends form 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at...

Cheryl Ann Phelps

Cheryl Ann Phelps

Feb 1, 2018

Cheryl A. Phelps, 61, of Blue Springs, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 01, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb 6th from 6-8pm with a funeral service on Wednesday, Feb 7th at 10:00am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cheryl was born January...

Deena Marie Pope (Hubbard)

Deena Marie Pope (Hubbard)

Jan 31, 2018

Deena Marie (Hubbard) Pope, age 55, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 31, 2018 from brain cancer. Her husband, children, grandchildren, parents and brother were surrounding her in her home as she left for heaven. Visitation will begin at 2 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 3 pm on February 10, 2018 at Highlands Community of Christ...

Harold King

Harold King

Jan 31, 2018

Harold King, 94, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A graveside service will take place with military honors at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO at 10am on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Harold was born...

Jewell Wayne Roark

Jewell Wayne Roark

Jan 30, 2018

Jewell Wayne Roark, 94 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Research Medical Center. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to the Salvation Army or to...

Jenifer Friend

Jenifer Friend

Jan 30, 2018

Jenifer “Jen” Friend, 39, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Parkview Community of Christ 801 SW 19th St, Blue...

Daniel Riley Bousman

Daniel Riley Bousman

Jan 30, 2018

Daniel Bousman, 80, of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away January 30, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. (Rosary beginning at 6pm) on Monday, February 5, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic...

Judyth Lou "Judy" Anderson (Brackenbury)

Judyth Lou "Judy" Anderson (Brackenbury)

Jan 30, 2018

Judy L. Anderson. 77, of Independence, MO passed away January 30, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Chapel. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Judy was born on May 27, 1940 in Independence and graduated from William...

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