Obituaries
Lily Burch
Mar 13, 2014
Lily Mae (Pryor) Burch passed away peacefully at her home in Kansas City, Missouri on March 13, 2014. She was born in Boss, Missouri on May 18, 1941 to Otis George Pryor and Dorothy Mae (Denton) Pryor. Sister Lily Mae Burch graduated from Valley High in Caledonia, Missouri. In 1960, she met the love of her life, Rev. Daryl Burch,...
Frederick Rawlins
Mar 12, 2014
Frederick Dale Rawlins, 84, of Independence, MO passed away March 12, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Saturday, March 15, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CPRS-Center Place...
Gloria Yaeger
Mar 12, 2014
Gloria Sue (Hill) Yaeger from Buckner, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. She was 88 years old. Gloria was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Charles John Yaeger, 3 sisters, and 1 brother. She was also predeceased by her beloved grandson, Matthew Scott Yaeger. Gloria is survived by her children: Charles Scott Yaeger and his wife Patty...
Jerry Seevers Sr
Mar 12, 2014
Jerry Lee Seevers, Sr. 67, Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Jerry was born January 5, 1947 in Independence, MO the son of William T. and Kathryn (Elliott) Seevers. He was a graduate of Van Horn High School. Jerry was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam. He worked and received his electrical training from Union Wire Rope....
Irene Lewis
Mar 11, 2014
Irene M. Lewis, 89, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Friday. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery. Irene was born February 2, 1925 in Sugar Creek, MO to Pete and Zora (Green)...
Gloria Wooldridge
Mar 10, 2014
Gloria L. Wooldridge, 61, of Independence, MO passed away on March 10, 2014. Memorial Service will be Thursday at 2:00 pm, March 20, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to service time on Thursday. Gloria was born on August 8, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Willis and Gloria (Higgins) McDaniel. Gloria enjoyed making...
Carson Spease
Mar 9, 2014
CARSON ELDON SPEASE On June 28, 1917 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, twin boys were born to David and Elizabeth Benoy Spease. One baby did not survive. The baby who lived was given the name Carson Elden Spease. He had two older brothers and two older sisters. Later two more brothers were born. At the age of nine, the Family moved to...
Josephine Hawk
Mar 8, 2014
Josephine (Giuseppina) A. Hawk Josephine Hawk, gracious homemaker, brilliant gardener, generous friend, fabulous chef, and classic beauty entered eternal life on Saturday, March 8th, 2014. She is reunited with her sweetheart, Charles E. Hawk and many of her friends and family. Josie’s legacy is carried on in her three children, Paul Hawk, Christina Hawk-Trenshaw, Anita Hawk-Henry, their spouses Paula Hawk,...
Randall Henry
Mar 8, 2014
Randall Dale Henry, 88, Independence, MO passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. Dale was born July 18, 1925 in Ridgeway, MO the son of Homer L. and Viola Bell (Endicott) Henry. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the South Pacific. For 23 years he worked for Rupert Die-Casting Co. and retired from Belger Cartage Co. after 23 years....
Francis Hansen
Mar 7, 2014
Francis Eugene Hansen, 88, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, March 7, 2014. Francis Eugene Hansen was the youngest of five children of John A. and Annie L. Rasmussen Hansen. He was born on October 30, 1925, in Weston, Iowa. He attended elementary school in a small single room school house. He graduated from the Abraham Lincoln High School in...
Frank Ross
Mar 7, 2014
Dr. Frank William Ross, 69 of Kansas City, MO passed away, Friday, March 7, 2014 at Monterey Park Nursing Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138. Burial with full military honors will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in...
Maebell Wood
Mar 6, 2014
Maebell L. Wood, 85, of Independence, MO passed away March 6, 2014. A service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO. Maebell was born March 18, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Malcolm Sr. and Maebell (Reimert) Linville, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived...
Bonita Hunter
Mar 6, 2014
Bonnie C. Hunter (Waters-Jewell) 66, passed away peacefully March 6, 2014 at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, Missouri. Bonnie was born to Roger and Lou Gene Waters of Hamilton Missouri on May 20, 1947. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1965. She then went on to receive her Bachelors from CMSU in 1969 and her Masters from...
Beverly Hayes
Mar 6, 2014
Beverly Sue Hayes, 75 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her residence. Cremation is planned with private family services to be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her name to Crossroads Hospice. Beverly was born March 30, 1938 in Springfield, MO to Lewis Howard and Mary Louise (Goudelock) Jackson. She had worked...
Noralene Oldham
Mar 5, 2014
Noralene A. Oldham, 74, of Independence, MO passed away March 5, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Noralene was born February 26, 1940 in Lee’s Summit, MO to Arlie and Marcia (Barr) Todd. In her...
Mary Golden
Mar 5, 2014
Mary Catherine Golden, 91, Lee’s Summit, MO formerly of Independence, MO died Wednesday March 5, 2014 at John Knox Village House. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m....
Norma Hutchison
Mar 4, 2014
Norma Jean Hutchison, 80, of Independence, MO passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jamestown, MO. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service...
Margaret Grigsby
Mar 3, 2014
Margaret Ann Grigsby, 65, Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. Margaret was born December 7, 1948 in Ava, MO the daughter of Marvin Russell and Deliah Lenora Judkins. She worked as an LPN for Research Hospital and recently worked for Kohl’s Distribution Center. Survivors include her husband John Grigsby; daughter, Margaret Gabauer; son, Marvin Grigsby; seven grandchildren;...
Judith Haas
Mar 3, 2014
Judith Kay Haas passed away March 3, 2014, at home in Independence, MO, cared for by family and friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Judith was born January 18, 1941 in California, MO the daughter of Floyd L. and Evelyn (Shoemaker) Hutchison, who have both preceded her in death. Judy was raised in Columbia,...
Mary Bradford
Mar 2, 2014
Mary Louise Bradford, 72 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m.,...
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