Obituaries
Phyllis V. Reed (Fremstad)
Apr 2, 2017
Phyllis Reed, 88, of Independence, MO passed away on April 2, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Phyllis was born on July 25, 1928 in Grenora,...
Stephen Joseph "Junior" Salva
Apr 1, 2017
Stephen Salva, 80, of Edwards, MO passed away April 1, 2017. The Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., followed by a visitation from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 7, at St. Ann’s Catholic...
Arsenio Peter "Pete" Madrid Jr.
Apr 1, 2017
Pete Madrid, 83, of Independence, MO passed away April 1, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at St, Mary’s Catholic Church. Rosary will be prayed at 11:40 am and Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 pm. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Pete was born...
Donna Kay Ambro (Wallis)
Apr 1, 2017
Donna Ambro, 60, passed into the arms of the Heavenly Father on April 1, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 7, 1956 in Little Rock, AR to Donald and Marilyn Wallis; shortly after Donna’s birth they relocated to Kansas City. She graduated from North East High School follow by UMKC with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology....
Rylan Kohl
Apr 1, 2017
Rylan Charles Kohl, 15 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. Cremation is planned with a celebration of life to be held at 3:30pm on April 8, 2017, with a 2:30pm time of reflection both at Point of Hope Church 1215A N. 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64015. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in...
Ole Gene Rathbun
Apr 1, 2017
Ole Rathbun, 80, of Independence, MO passed away April 1, 2017. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Ole was born on May 26, 1936 in Independence, MO to Otis and Alvina Rathbun. He was a member of the Sheet Workers Local #2 for over 60 years. For many years Ole was a member of...
Gary Michael Hubbard
Mar 31, 2017
Gary Michael Hubbard, 74 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Nebo Cemetery near Randolph, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO...
Philip E. Rich
Mar 30, 2017
Philip E. Rich, age 91, passed away on March 30, 2017. Philip was born in Kansas City, MO on. July 11, 1925. He was a life time member of the Pipefitters Union, and worked in construction and at Honeywell. Philip served in the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII. Philip was preceded in death by his mother and...
Laura Wakefield Bowen
Mar 30, 2017
Laura Wakefield Bowen, 64, of Independence passed away on Mar 30th 2017, after a long battle with illness. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 7th from 5 to 7pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Laura was employed for over 30 years with Truman Medical Center as a medical record technician. Laura was...
Judith Ann "Judi" Marshall (Dean)
Mar 30, 2017
Judi Marshall, 74, of Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 30, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-9pm Friday, April 7, 2017 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Memorial services will be 11 am, Saturday, April 8, 2017, at The Independence Branch of Restoration Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Judi was born on July 3, 1942 in...
Hal Abbott Reed Jr.
Mar 30, 2017
Hal A Reed Jr. 83, of Independence, MO entered into the loving arms of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 30, 2017. Hal was born in Kansas City, MO to Hal A Reed Sr. and Edith Reed on October 24, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Thelma Louise Adams. Hal leaves the love...
Gary Wayne Moerschel
Mar 30, 2017
Gary Moerschel, 65, of Independence, MO left us on March 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Tuesday, April 4, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Contributions may be made to the Door County Scotty Rally, 2540 Juniper Ridge...
Marilyn Anderson
Mar 29, 2017
Marilyn Kay Anderson, 67, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 29, 2017, in Independence, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at Gudgell Park Congregation, 500 E. Gudgell Ave., On Monday, April 3, at 6:30 pm. Marilyn was born on January 3, 1950 in Independence, MO, the daughter of Warren and Venita Benedict. She graduated from Truman...
Kurt Steven Wienke
Mar 28, 2017
Kurt Wienke, of Lee’s Summit MO, passed away at John Knox Hospice on March 28th at the age of 60. Kurt is preceded in death by his wife Debbie Wienke (Carr) and his parents, Ralph and Georgia Wienke. Kurt is survived by his loving daughters Sarah Wienke, Katie Wienke and Katie’s partner Katie Cox along with his siblings Cheryl Foster,...
Nazanin Soltan Balarashti (Nematolahi)
Mar 28, 2017
Nazanin Balarashti, 98, of Independence, MO passed away March 28, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-7pm Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 7pm at the chapel. Burial will take place at Lobb Cemetery on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Nazanin was born on January 26, 1919 in Abadan, Iran to Jafar and Habibeh Nematolahi....
Brett Wayne Crocker
Mar 27, 2017
Brett Wayne Crocker, 58 of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, March 27, 2017 at Research Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017 at...
Skyler Jacques
Mar 26, 2017
Skyler Michael Jacques, age 25, lost his battle to addiction on Sunday March 26, 2017. Addiction was the illness that took him, but was never the essence of who he was. Skyler was born on August 8, 1991 at St Joseph hospital in Kansas City, MO. Skyler was an amazingly caring, giving person. He entertained us all with his sense...
Dora Mae Beachner (Burnham)
Mar 26, 2017
Dora Mae Beachner, 82 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel....
Tanya K. Finger (Bolingbroke)
Mar 26, 2017
Tanya Finger, 49, of Independence, MO passed away March 26, 2017. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, April 1, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Tanya was born February 11, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gerald and Patricia (Klamm) Bolingbroke. She was...
Lillian Kirby
Mar 25, 2017
Lillian May (Henderson) Kirby, 87, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at The Groves, in Independence, Missouri, with her loving family by her side. Lillian was born on October 22, 1929, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Melvin and Lillian (Wilkinson) Henderson. She was predeceased by her infant sister, Diane Henderson and...
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