Obituaries
Gilbert Schmidt
Feb 28, 2013
Gilbert L. “Butch” Schmidt, 55, Independence, MO passed away February 28, 2013. Gilbert was born June 3, 1957, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada the son of Gilbert Paul and Eilene Emogene (Lester) Schmidt. He worked as a typesetter. Gilbert enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and found great peace in quiet reflection. Survivors include his mother, Eilene E. Schmidt; sister, April Moore and...
Michael Young
Feb 28, 2013
Mike Young, 31, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 28th 2013. A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7th 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence MO. A Celebration of Life service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 8th 2013 at the chapel. Burial will be at Lobb Cemetery. Mike was born June 15th 1981,...
Donald Heriford Sr
Feb 28, 2013
Donald Heriford, Sr., 76, of Independence, MO passed away February 28, 2013. A visitation will be held from 1-3:00 p.m. followed by a 3:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. To honor his support and love of children, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions...
Shirley Willis
Feb 27, 2013
Shirley Dale Willis, 76, of Greenwood Missouri, passed away on February 27, 2013 at North Kansas City Hospital. Shirley was born in Sioux City Iowa to John Dale and Mildred Mary Wilson on May 15, 1936. The family moved to Davis City Iowa where she was raised and eventually met Harlen Willis her husband of 56 years. Born to this...
Clark Smith Sr
Feb 26, 2013
Clark E. Smith, Sr., 92, of Independence, MO passed February 26, 2013 at his home. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service on Friday, March 1, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Entombment at Mound Grove Mausoleum. Clark was born June 20, 1920 in Brunswick, MO to Ed...
Bessie Speigle
Feb 26, 2013
Bessie Marie (Lathwell) Speigle, was taken home by angels to her Heavenly Father February 26, 2013. Cremation. A graveside service will be at Mount Washington Cemetery in Indep., MO at 3 pm, Sat., March 16. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to South Crysler Restoration Branch in Indep., Washington Street Restoration Branch in Excelsior Springs, MO or Grace Hospice...
Eugene Wopata
Feb 25, 2013
Gene Wopata, 87, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, February 25th 2013. A visitation will be held 6:00–8:00 p.m. Friday, March 1st at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave., Independence. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2nd at First United Methodist Church; 400 W. Maple Ave., Independence. Burial will be at Floral Hills, Kansas City, MO....
Chad Brockman
Feb 24, 2013
CHAD L. BROCKMAN Chad Brockman, 34, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, February 24th 2013. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on March 10th, 2013 @ Sheet Metal Union Hall 2902 blue Ridge Blvd K.C. MO with dinner to follow. Chad was born August 26th 1978, to Richard Glen and Kendra Sue (Burns) Brockman, in Independence, MO. He...
Ruth Carson
Feb 24, 2013
Ruth S. Carson, 75 of Independence, MO, passed away, Sunday, February 24, 2013 at St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00...
Lynda Thomas
Feb 24, 2013
Lynda Sue Thomas, 67, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Speaks Legacy Chapels; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Lynda was born November 28, 1945 in Rosebud, AR the daughter...
John Freeman Jr
Feb 24, 2013
John O. Freeman, Jr., 66, Independence, MO died Feb. 24, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Friday, March 1 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation. John was born Jan. 29, 1947 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from William Chrisman High School in the Class of 1965. He was a...
Hazel Barker
Feb 24, 2013
Hazel L. Barker, 101, of Independence, passed away Feb. 24, 2012 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Services will be 1:30 pm Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Indep. MO., with a visitation being held from noon until 1:30pm prior to the service. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the...
Joanne Nichols
Feb 24, 2013
Joanne (McPeek) Nichols, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed on to heaven February 24, 2013. Her battle with cancer ended with her sudden death on a snowy morning in Independence, Missouri. She was born January 30, 1958 in Cherry Point, North Carolina. As the daughter of Gerald & Florence McPeek, she was a military child and lived several...
Harold Payne Sr
Feb 23, 2013
Harold J. Payne, Sr., Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his residence. Visitation will be from 1-3pm Wed Feb 27, 2013 at New Hope Baptist Church, 18000 Lexington Rd. Independence, MO. Funeral services will be at 3pm Wed Feb 27, 2013 at the church. Burial will follow at Six Mile Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may...
William Inman
Feb 23, 2013
Lynn Inman, 47, Oak Grove, MO passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. Lynn was born July 23, 1965 in Independence, MO. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Inman; daughter, Tara Inman; step-sons, Aron Boudreaux, and Rob Bishop; sisters, Lisa Jones, Anita Kay Banes, Tonya Rockaway, and Cindy Kimmich; niece, Megan Park; and additional family and friends. A memorial gathering will be...
Mary Young
Feb 23, 2013
Mary L. Young, 86 of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel....
Charlotte Fallen
Feb 21, 2013
Charlotte Ruth (Hoffman) Fallen passed away on February 21, 2013, in Emporia, Kansas. For the last two and a half years, she resided at Sterling House Assisted Living, where she was compassionately cared for by the wonderful staff. A celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2:00 pm, at Speaks Chapel, 18020 E 39th Street, Independence,...
Daisy Mitchell
Feb 20, 2013
Lorene Mitchell, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 20th 2013. A visitation will be held from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28st at First Christian Church; 125 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. Lorene was...
Dora Slaughter
Feb 20, 2013
Dora Elizabeth Hudspeth Slaughter was born March 6, 1914 at Buckner, Missouri to Clara E. (Hock) and Henry C. Hudspeth. She was educated in the Fort Osage public schools. She participated in Buckner School contests winning first in vocal solo Division 6 sponsored by Buckner Community Assn. and won vocal voice contest from the Jackson County School contests. Dora played...
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