Obituaries
Ina F. Smith (Cooper)
Oct 25, 2017
Ina Smith, 90, of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at home in Independence, MO on October 25, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m., at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, followed by a procession to Mt. Washington Cemetery for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service, all on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Ina is survived by son,...
Leon Carpenter
Oct 25, 2017
Leon Carpenter, 10 months, went home to his Heavenly Father on October 25, 2017. Leon was born December 1, 2016 to his loving parents Philip and Sophie Carpenter. Leon’s short life was nothing short of a blessing. Even in his passing his became a hero, as he became a donor. Leon is survived by his parents Sophie and Philip; grandparents...
Thomas W. "Thom" Adkins
Oct 25, 2017
Thomas Adkins, 41, of Independence, passed away October 25, 2017. A visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1st from 6-8:00pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th, Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service will be Thursday, Nov. 2nd at 1pm at Louisburg Cemetery in Louisburg, KS. Thom was born Oct. 21, 1976, in Independence, MO. He was a self-employed jeweler...
Diane Barnes (Pugh)
Oct 25, 2017
Our dearest mom, Diane Barnes of Lee’s Summit, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 25, 2017. She leaves behind her brother, three grandchildren, her daughters, Melanie, Melissa and Jennifer and their spouses, and her adorable dog, Rosie. Diane enjoyed her church life and volunteering in the community. She retired from American Century and loved her time...
Ardyce M. "Ileen" Koonce
Oct 22, 2017
Ardyce Koonce, 84, of Independence MO, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017, at her residence. Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, 3:00pm at the Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church in Independence with a reception to follow. Ardyce was born in Rochester MI, to Albert and Elsie (Gonyou) Mellendorf. She spent her...
Daniel M. "Dan" Duly
Oct 20, 2017
Daniel M. Duly, 83, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 20, 2017. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, Oct. 26 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. Dan was born Jan. 23 1934 in Jameson, MO. He worked at the Allis-Chalmers plant...
Sigurd Zobans
Oct 20, 2017
Sig Zobans, 74, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Inurnment will follow at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Sig was born on January 28, 1943 in Riga, Latvia to Alexander...
Steven L. Hollembaek
Oct 17, 2017
Steven Hollembaek, 69, of Independence, Mo passed away October 17, 2017. Steve was born Oct. 2, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois and died October 17, 2017, in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by family. The family moved to Kansas City area in 1954. Steve graduated from Raytown South High School in 1966, and was a member of Raytown Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was...
Debra Nichols
Oct 17, 2017
Debra Nichols, 63, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at her home. Cremation will take place and a Celebration of her life is being planned for a later date. Debra was born on January 21, 1954 in Kansas City, MO to Carl and Helen (Smith) Brasel. She enjoyed being with friends, doing crossword puzzles, and watching game...
Ingrid Gisela Robins
Oct 17, 2017
Ingrid Gisela Heideck Robins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until...
William Eugene "Pete" Goucher
Oct 16, 2017
William E. “Pete” Goucher, 71, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 16, 2017. Graveside service will be noon, Friday, Oct. 20 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64055. Pete was born Sept, 3, 1946 in Windsor, MO and his family moved to Independence when he...
Marcia Armstrong
Oct 15, 2017
Marcia Armstrong, 68, of Independence, MO passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. A private burial will take place. Marcia was born on September 16, 1949 in Independence, MO to Wando and Doris (Potter) Stephenson. She was a registered nurse for St. Luke’s Hospital and Independence Regional Hospice. In her spare time she enjoyed the theater – acting, directing and...
Frances Mae Pelletier (Hale)
Oct 15, 2017
Frances M. Pelletier, 88, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 15, 2017. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Oct. 20 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Frances was born Aug. 25, 1929 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Northeast High School. She worked for the Social Security Administration before retiring...
Mildred Elisabeth Carlson (Stoenner)
Oct 15, 2017
Mildred (Millie) Elisabeth Carlson, 95, Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 16. Millie was born July 25, 1922 in Levasy, MO to Edwin and Meta Stoenner. She was a graduate of Levasy High School and University of Kansas and later taught school in the Kansas City School District at Fairmount, Seven Oaks and Melcher schools. She was an...
Cynthia Lee Burton (Mcminn)
Oct 14, 2017
Cynthia Lee “Cindy” Burton, 47 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Inurnment will be at a later date in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Cindy...
Roger Burton Vangordon
Oct 12, 2017
Roger VanGordon, 68, of Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away on October 12, 2017. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 2-4pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date in Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Roger was born on December 8, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Burton and Norma (Westpfahl)...
Harry Robert Hansen
Oct 12, 2017
Harry Robert Hansen, 73 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. Cremation is planned with graveside inurnment 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Visitation will be 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Harry was born August 14, 1944...
Terry Martin
Oct 11, 2017
Terry Martin, 69, of Independence, MO passed away October 11, 2017 Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Terry affectionately known as “Grandma Gert” was born on October 26, 1947 in Independence, MO to John and Bertha (White) Gillispie. Together with her loving husband of over...
William Clay "Bill" Hardman
Oct 11, 2017
Bill Hardman, 88, of Oak Grove, MO passed away October 11, 2017. A visitation will be held from 9-10am followed by a 10:00 am funeral service on Monday, October 16, 2017, at Faith United Methodist Church, 1950 SE Eagle Parkway, Grain Valley, MO 64029. A graveside service will be 3pm on Monday, October 16, 2017 at I.O.O.F. First Christian Church...
Theodore Pienta
Oct 10, 2017
Ted Pienta, 66, of Raytown, MO passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Ted was born on April 28, 1951 in Spring Hill, PA to Theodore, Sr. and Janet (Walker) Pienta. After graduating high school he...
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