Obituaries
Richard Pratt
Feb 16, 2016
Richard Allen Pratt, 74, passed away on February 16, 2016. A private graveside inurnment with military honors will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens at a later date. Richard was born March 30, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, to Louis Matthew and Gladys Lenore (Nichols) Pratt. He moved to California when he was 15, and enlisted in the US...
David Charles "Dave" Tignor
Feb 15, 2016
David C. Tignor, 65, Independence, MO passed away at home with his loving family by his side on February 15, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, February 18, 2016 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church 10109 E. Lexington Ave., Independence MO. Visitation will be from 9 am to service time at the church. Burial will full military honors...
Betty E. Cline (Simmons)
Feb 15, 2016
Betty E. Cline, 87 was born October 12, 1928 in Hartford, CT to Omar and Marion (Williams) Simmons and moved to Kansas City in 1931 graduating from East High School in 1946. She worked in the business world in greater Kansas City for over 50 years. Betty was a 55 year member of the First Assembly of God Church in...
Sandra Anita Murray (Kimbrough)
Feb 15, 2016
Sandra Anita (Kimbrough, Mullendore) Murray, 63, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016. She was born March 20, 1952 in Neosho, MO. Sandra will be remembered by her children, Renee, Kimberly, Mark and Tryon; grandchildren, Austin, Michael, Amber, Jasper, Christian and Christlyn; first husband Mark; mother, Irene; brother, Bob; and sister, Joetta. She was preceded in death...
Betty Shockley
Feb 13, 2016
Betty Shockley, 84, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 6-7:30 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, MO, 64055. Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Shirley Cemetery in...
Phyllis Olvera
Feb 13, 2016
Phyllis Darlene Olvera, 87, passed away on February 13, 2016. A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, from 11-1pm at Speaks, 18020 E. 39th St with burial at 2pm Friday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Phyllis was born on September 2, 1928, in Moberly, MO, to Kenneth Marion and Lillian Gladys (Walker) Kitchen. She graduated from...
Leonard Draves
Feb 13, 2016
Leonard H. Draves, 66, Raytown, Missouri died Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Research Hospital after a long illness. Services will be held at 3:30 pm, Saturday, February 20th at the Cornerstone Community of Christ Church located at 1316 South Osage Street, Independence, Missouri 64055. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm before the Memorial Service. Leonard was born on November 8,...
Delmus Eugene Bailey
Feb 12, 2016
Delmus Eugene Bailey, 84, passed away on February 12, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:30-11am Friday, with service beginning at 11am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St in Independence. He will be laid to rest with full military honors in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO at 1:00pm Friday. Delmus was born on July 25,...
Dennis Lloyd Blachford
Feb 12, 2016
Dennis L. Blachford, 66, of Blue Springs, Mo passed away unexpectedly February 12, 2016. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Monday February 15, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, February 17, 2015 at Cutler-O’Neil-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs IA. Burial will take place in IA. Dennis was born on September 14, 1949 in Highmore SD...
Mary Leta Gross (Mcmahan)
Feb 11, 2016
Mary L. Gross, 89, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 11, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, Feb. 15 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Graveside services will be 10 am, Tuesday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Eastgate Christian Church, 4010 S River Blvd, Independence, MO 64055....
Linda Arlene Zimmerman (Burton)
Feb 10, 2016
Linda A. Zimmerman, 69, of Holden, MO passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00am Monday, February 15th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday at Brasher Cemetery near Jerico Springs, in Cedar County, MO. Linda was born September 27th 1946 in St. Louis, MO to Lester...
James O'Connor
Feb 10, 2016
James Loren “Jim” O’Connor, 75, passed away on February 10, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9-11am Saturday, with service beginning at 11am, both at 39th St. Church of Christ in Independence, MO. He will be laid to rest in Swan Lake Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Church of Christ Missions Work in his honor. Jim was born...
Evelyn Hodkins (Whittaker)
Feb 10, 2016
Evelyn (Whittaker) Hodkins, 98, Independence, MO, passed away Feb. 10, 2016. Funeral services will be 10 am, Sat., Feb. 20 at Carson-Speaks Midtown Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am before the service at the chapel. Evelyn was born June 2, 1917 in Fostoria, Ohio. Spending her childhood in...
Jacqueline Marie Page Phd
Feb 9, 2016
Dr. Jacqueline Page, 83, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Feb. 9, 2016. Dr. Page was born on Jan. 27, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to William and Marie (Koepple) Page. She received her Doctorate from St. Louis University. Dr. Page worked for the Kinrick-Glennon Catholic Seminary where she was the head Librarian. After having worked at Kendrick Seminary she...
Roy L. Motley
Feb 8, 2016
Roy passed away February 8, 2016 Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Burial in Mount Washington Cemetery.
James L. Mattheis
Feb 8, 2016
James L. Mattheis, 48, of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, February 8, 2016 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a Memorial Mass to be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m., until service Saturday at the church....
Kent Mcclellan
Feb 8, 2016
Charles Kent McClellan, 57, Kansas City, MO passed away Feb. 8, 2016. Memorial services will be at 2:30 pm, Sat., Feb. 13 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. Visitation will begin at 1:30 pm before the service at the chapel. The family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 East 42nd Street S., Unit 600,...
Addie Starr
Feb 7, 2016
Addie Starr, 90, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00am at the chapel. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Addie was born September 10, 1925 in Granby, MO as one of thirteen...
Ruby Jean Smith (Carroll)
Feb 5, 2016
Ruby Smith, 91, of Independence, MO passed away February 5, 2016. Visitation will be from 1-2pm Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2pm at the chapel. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Ruby was born on December 12, 1924 in Noel, MO to James and Daisy (Workman) Carroll. After 15 years of service,...
Junko Goto
Feb 4, 2016
Junko Goto, 40, of Blue Springs, MO passed away February 4, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Friday, February 12, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 am, Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the chapel. Junko was born on November 17, 1975 in Tokyo, Japan to Shinichi and Asako Goto....
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