Obituaries
John L. Beemer
Apr 29, 2016
John Leroy Beemer, 84, of Blue Springs, MO passed away April 29, 2016 at his home. John was born on January 5, 1932 to Roy Burton and Mary Margaret (Phillips) Beemer in Kansas City, MO. He was a lifelong area resident. He attended William Chrisman High School. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country...
Virginia Lee "Ginney" Moberg (Richey)
Apr 28, 2016
Virginia “Ginney” Moberg, 84, of Independence, MO passed away April 28, 2016. Ginney was born August 6, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Alice (Siron) Richey. She took joy in offering all of her family Eskimo Pies whenever they came to visit. She loved playing bingo, golf and entertaining her many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Helen Elaine Waters (Browning)
Apr 27, 2016
Helen Waters, 84, of Independence, MO passed away April 27, 2016. A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Helen was born November 26, 1931 in Norborne, MO to Roy and Marjorie...
Floyd Lee Tuell
Apr 26, 2016
Floyd Lee Tuell, 88, formally of Buckner, MO passed away April 26, 2016. Visitation will be from 3-5pm Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be 10am Monday, May 2, 2016 at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Floyd was born on April 22, 1928 in Baron, OK to Ray and Cora (Scott) Tuell. He...
John Estel Bullington
Apr 26, 2016
John Bullington, 92, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. John was born February 21, 1924 to John and Bertie Bullington. He...
Carol Ann Bocklett
Apr 24, 2016
Carol A. Bocklett, 55, Gladstone, MO passed away April 24, 2016. A Celebration of Carol’s Life will begin at noon, Sunday, May 8th at the shelter house at Paradise Point on Smithville Lake. Carol was born Aug. 4, 1960 in Kansas City, MO. She worked at Lifetouch Publishing Co. for over twenty years until 2013. She loved all things Harley...
Anna Louise Hobson (Hobson)
Apr 24, 2016
Anna Louise Hobson, 89 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Rosewood Health Center. Services and a gathering of dear friends sharing memories of the life of one of God’s dedicated servants will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday evening, April 28, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will...
Jake Franco Vassalle
Apr 24, 2016
Jake Franco Vassalle, 16, beloved son, found his peace with the Lord on April 24, 2016. He entered this world on March 21, 2000 in Overland Park, KS, born to Carlo and Mandy (Williams) Vassalle. Jake was currently a sophomore at Fort Osage High School and was active in forensics and debate team. He enjoyed listening to music and taking...
Victor Lee "Vic" Minnis
Apr 23, 2016
Victor Lee Minnis, 71, of Belton, MO passed away Sat., April 23, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Committal services with Full Military Honors will be at 2 pm, Thursday, April 28 at Missouri State Veterans’ Cemetery in Higginsville. Visitation will be 7-8:30 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Vic...
Debra Rich
Apr 22, 2016
Debra Lorraine Rich, 59, passed away on Apr. 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 27, at 2pm, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. in Independence. Family will greet friends from 12pm-2pm Wednesday at the chapel. Contributions may be made to Phoenix Family in her memory. Debra was born on May 18, 1956, in...
Jan Isaac
Apr 22, 2016
Jan Isaac, 62, of Independence, MO, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, April 22, 2016. A visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. A celebration of her life will follow at 3:00 pm. Jan was born on January 13,...
Billie Adkins
Apr 20, 2016
Billie Gene Adkins, 88, passed away April 20, 2016 with his loving family by his side. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Apr. 23, from 1-2pm, with funeral service at 2pm, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. He will be laid to rest in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Billie was born on February 25, 1928, in Independence, MO,...
Mary Ann Baker (Flanagan)
Apr 20, 2016
Mary Ann Baker, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. Mary Ann was born on December 29, 1939 in Webster City, IA to Delbert and Gladys Flanagan. She married Bobbie Baker in...
Louis Finke
Apr 19, 2016
LOUIS EUGENE FINKE, 1915-2016 Louis Eugene Finke died on April 19, 2016, at Wilshire at Lakewood nursing facility. He was 100 years old. Louis was born in Miami, Oklahoma, on July 9, 1915, the first child of Louis Henry and Edna Elizabeth (Clark) Finke. He is preceded in death by his sister, Alyene Rosendal. He spent his youth on the...
Luna Marie Kugler
Apr 18, 2016
Baby Luna Marie Kugler, 6-month-old daughter of Rusty and Megan Kugler, and the sister of Maximilian Kugler, passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms on Monday, April 18th, 2016, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., after suffering severe brain damage from cardiac arrest prompted by a viral infection on April 4th, 2016. She was born on Oct. 9,...
Ruth Marie Cooper (Gore)
Apr 17, 2016
Ruth Marie (Gore) Cooper, 86, Grain Valley, MO formerly of Independence, MO, walked peacefully and painlessly into the arms of Jesus April 17, 2016. Memorial services will be 1 pm, Sat., April 23 at Eastside Baptist Church, 19901 MO-78, Independence, inurnment at Six Mile Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm before the service at the church. The family requests...
Charles E. Borum
Apr 17, 2016
Charles E. “Chuck” Borum, 77, of Independence, MO passed away at home on Sunday, April 17th, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00pm Friday, April 22nd at Speaks Suburban Chapel on 39th Street. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm at the chapel. Cremation will be held at a later time with interment at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville,...
Janet Susan ""Suzie"" Wittek
Apr 16, 2016
The most giving and beautiful soul, Janet Susan Wittek, 63 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital. Services 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.,...
Mary Ann Engler (Calcara)
Apr 16, 2016
Mary Ann Engler, 81, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Mary Ann was born December 5, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to Michael and Corrienne Calcara. She married the love of her life, Bob Engler, in 1956. She worked for 33 years as a Unit Secretary at Menorah Medical Center. In her free time she enjoyed playing...
Robert Harold "Bob" Maupin
Apr 16, 2016
Bob Maupin, 61, son of Mary Elizabeth Scott, loving husband of Janie Maupin, passed away on April 16, 2016 after battling cancer. He passed away peacefully at home with Janie by his side. He served as a U.S. Marine, as well as retiring as a pressman from Constable-Hodgins. He loved fishing, golf, and living life to the fullest. He was...
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