Obituaries
Robert Thorpe
Jun 13, 2013
Robert Joe Thorpe, 70, Buckner, MO passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2013. A celebration gathering to remember Bob will be from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, June, 21, 2013 at the Heart of God Fellowship Church; 3720 N. Buckner Tarsney Rd, Buckner, MO 64016. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of God Church. Bob...
Harry T. Keith Reynolds
Jun 12, 2013
Harry T. Keith Reynolds, 89, of Raytown, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Keith was born on December 9, 1923 at Roscoe, MO the son of Chelcie Oval and Dorothy Mae (Rhoades) Reynolds. He was married to Wanda D. Smith in November, 1942....
Harry Ivy
Jun 11, 2013
Harry Eugene “Gene” Ivy, 86 of Independence, MO passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Ashton Court Care and Rehabilitation Center in Liberty, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial with full military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet...
Monica Smith
Jun 11, 2013
Monica Elaine Smith, 57, Lee’s Summit, MO entered the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Monica was born January 27, 1956 in Middletown, OH the daughter of Troy and Maryanna (Mokry) Gilley. She worked for St. Luke’s Health Systems for over 28 years, serving most recently as the administrative assistant to the CEO since St. Luke’s East opened....
James Williams Sr
Jun 10, 2013
James “Jim” Ira Williams, 86, Independence, MO died June 10, 2013. Services will be 10 am, Sat., June 15 at Speaks Buckner Chapel; interment at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the chapel. Jim was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Clearwater, FL. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He worked at Missouri Public...
Doris Heilig
Jun 9, 2013
Doris Ann Heilig, 73, of Independence, MO passed away June 9, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the chapel. Doris was born November 7, 1939 in Kremling, CO. She is survived by...
Edwin Ragan Jr
Jun 8, 2013
Edwin “Ed” Ragan, retired Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT USAF), passed away on June 8th, 2013 at the home from congestive heart failure. Visitation will be from 12:30-2 pm, Wed. June 12 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, followed by a graveside service with Full Military Honors at 2:30 pm at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest...
John Abreo
Jun 8, 2013
John Jacob Abreo, 88, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully June 8, 2013 in Kansas City, MO. John was born April 17, 1925 in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from East High School, John served in the United States Navy as a pilot at the end of WWII. Upon discharge from the Navy, he worked as an adjuster for...
George Macdonald
Jun 7, 2013
George F. MacDonald, 92, of Independence, MO passed away June 7, 2013. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. George was born October 19, 1920 in Kansas City, MO to James and Maude MacDonald. He worked for many years in the cable and...
May Fangmann
Jun 6, 2013
May Fangmann, 81, of Oak Grove, MO passed away Thursday, June 6th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th Street, Independence. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10th at Messiah Lutheran Church; 613 S Main Street, Independence. Interment will be 3:00 p.m. at...
Richard Dixon
Jun 6, 2013
Richard Dean Dixon, 85, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. Richard was born June 18, 1927 in Kansas City, KS the son of Charles E. and Ida Mae (Cobb) Dixon. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. Richard retired in 1990 after 25 years as a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He...
Gerald "Jerry" Henke
Jun 6, 2013
Gerald H. “Jerry” Henke, 50, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. Jerry was born October 15, 1962 in Kansas City, MO the son of Fred and Bonnie (Snell) Henke. He was a 1981 graduate of Olathe High School and was working for Wabtec. Jerry enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs football and was an avid fisherman and mushroom...
Doris Evans
Jun 6, 2013
Doris Evans, 83, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, June 6th 2013. A visitation will be 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence. Doris was born, August 18th 1929 in Hopkins, MO to William V. and Lola (Miller) Thompson as one of...
Bonnie Swafford
Jun 5, 2013
Bonnie D. Swafford, 81, of Independence, MO passed away June 5, 2013 at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. service on Tuesday, June 11, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will take place at Odell Cemetery in Orrick, MO. Bonnie was born February 29, 1932 in Kansas City,...
Thomas Mcchesney
Jun 5, 2013
Thomas McChesney, 60, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, June 5th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 10th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11th at Noland Rd. Baptist Church. Tom was born October 12th, 1952 near Kansas City to Forrest and Delores McChesney as...
Jennifer Forrest
Jun 5, 2013
Jennifer L. “Jenny” Myers Forrest, 40, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Jenny was born February 21, 1973 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Michael R. and Annetta Mae (Purman) Myers. She was a 1991 graduate with honors from William Chrisman and later graduated with honors from Western Missouri Regional Police Academy. Jenny had worked for the Grandview Police...
Charles Reiss
Jun 4, 2013
Charles “Bud” Reiss, 75, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, June 4th 2013. A visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8th 2013 at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave. Independence. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Cremation will follow. A private inurnment to be held at a later time at...
Gary Foster
Jun 2, 2013
Gary Lynn Foster, 60, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. Gary was born June 28, 1952 in Kansas City, MO the son of LeRoy and Geraldine (Akers) Foster. He graduated from Lincoln High School and further continued at Rockhurst University receiving his BA in Biology. Gary worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers for over 34 years, retiring...
Jon Morefield
Jun 2, 2013
Jon Anton Morefield, 54, of Blue Springs, passed away June 2nd 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10th 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th Street Independence. Inurnment will be at Lobb Cemetery at a later time. Jon was born October 31st 1958 in Richmond, KY to John and Barbara (Wethington)...
John Bailey
Jun 1, 2013
John Wesley Bailey, 83 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Independence, MO. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. John...
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