Jan 16, 2018

Jessie Ruth McDowell, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Cremation is planned with an inurnment in Madisonville later this spring. Jessie was born on August 23, 1926 in Madisonville to Ted and Pearl Wright. After graduating high school she married James Curtis “J.C.” McDowell, Sr. Together they...

Jan 16, 2018

Sam Michael Doherty, 21 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday morning at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Donations may be made...

Jan 16, 2018

Franklyn “Jack” Eugene Gifford, 77, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held Monday, Jan 22nd, 2018 from 10am-12pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Franklyn was born to Franklyn R. Gifford and Capitola E. McDaniel on December 31, 1940. His mom, dad and Grandson, Ryan Lee Gifford preceded him...

Jan 15, 2018

Patty L Stuck, 76, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went to the waiting arms of her Savior on January 15, 2018 at her residence. She was born on March 14, 1941. Patty is preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas "Gene" Stuck, brother Richard Johnson, sister Shirley McDonald, and Grandson Corey Stuck. She is survived by...

Jan 15, 2018

Jack E. Morgan, 93, of Blue Springs, MO passed away January 15, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, January 19, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Jack was born July 5, 1924 in Camdenton, MO to E.E. and Nettie...

Jan 15, 2018

Kathleen Johnson, 93, of Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2018. Visitation will be from 9-10am Friday, January 19, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10am at the chapel. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Kathleen was born on January 14, 1925 in Callao, MO to Arthur and Virginia (Morris) Grimshaw. After moving to...

Jan 15, 2018

Karla Lynn Casey, 54, passed away peacefully at home January 15, 2018 after a long battle with breast cancer. Funeral Mass will be at 11 am, Monday, Feb. 5 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 10 am before the service at church. In lieu of flowers, Karla requested...

Jan 15, 2018

Jacquelyn Elizabeth “Jackie” Owens was born September 14, 1942. She was 75 years young when she passed away from cancer, in her Independence, MO home in the early morning of January 15, 2018. Jackie retired from the IRS after a 20 year career to pursue an OTR truck driving career for 4 years, then finally retired as a medical transcriptionist...

Jan 15, 2018

Kathleen Marie McGowan, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Friday and...

Jan 15, 2018

Norma Battaglia, 82, of Clinton, MO, formerly of Independence, MO passed on Monday, January 15, 2018. A visitation will be 10-11am on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. A service will follow at 11am. Norma was born on October 31, 1935 in Flint, MI to Benjamin and Lena (Lankford) Fullbright. Her...

Jan 15, 2018

Jobe Jude 83, of Mayview, MO passed away January 15, 2018. Visitation will be form 9-10 am Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10 am at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Jobe was born on October 29, 1934 in Three Forks, KY one of 16 born to Jack and...

Jan 15, 2018

Danny Shanks 70, of Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2018. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm and funeral services will follow at 2 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Christ the Rock Church, 13901 S Noland Ct., Independence, MO. Danny was born on August 25, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Elsie (Sandridge) Shanks. He loved...

Jan 15, 2018

Jan 14, 2018

John Barszczak, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to the waiting arms of His Savior on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his residence. John was born May 15, 1925, in Piegonisko, Poland, to Stanislaw and Marianna (Leszczynska) Barszczak. John was a survivor of the work camps of Nazi occupied Poland and Germany. Eventually, working with American troops. He...

Jan 13, 2018

In memory of Harry Moroni Steede (90) of Independence, MO; born December 6, 1927 and passed January 13, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the Beacon Heights Community of Christ church located at 19402 E. Holke Rd, Independence, MO 64057. Harry was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Harry Frank...

Jan 13, 2018

Francis Berryman, 92, of Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Francis was born July 5, 1925 in Platte, MO. He was a WWII Navy veteran, earning the Purple Heart. He then went on to a long career in retail and furniture sales,...

Jan 12, 2018

Alvin A. von Seggern, 90, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 12, 2018. Memorial services will be 7 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Kindly omit flowers. The family requests contributions to the World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Alvin was born June 20, 1927 in...

Jan 12, 2018

Teri Lynn Fuller, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)

Jan 12, 2018

Jackie Leroy Cowan, 66, of Grain Valley passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 18 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the chapel. Jack was born May 7, 1951 to John and Katherine Cowan....

Jan 11, 2018

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