Obituaries

Ruth Henderson

Ruth Henderson

Oct 8, 2012

Ruth E. Henderson, 96 of Grain Valley, MO passed away, Monday, October 8, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Ruth was born February 20, 1916 in Independence, MO to Joseph T. and Annetta (Coil) Peel and has been a lifelong area resident. She had worked...

James Russell

James Russell

Oct 7, 2012

JAMES “JIM” A. RUSSELL James “Jim” A. Russell, 63, Independence, MO died Oct. 7, 2012. Visitation will begin at 2 pm, Sat., Oct. 13, followed by a memorial service at 3 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation. Jim was born Sept. 14, 1949 in Independence, MO and was a lifelong resident. He graduated...

Anna Rhyno

Anna Rhyno

Oct 7, 2012

ANNA MARIE RHYNO Anna Marie Rhyno, 94, Independence, MO, passed away Oct. 7, 2012. Services will be at 10 am, Wed., Oct. 10 at Farview Restoration Branch, 24th & Vermont, Independence, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family suggest contributions to the Center Place Restoration School, 819...

Robert "Bob" O'Halloran

Robert "Bob" O'Halloran

Oct 7, 2012

Robert “Bob” O’Halloran, of Independence, MO passed away on October 7, 2012 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. A time of gathering at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer...

Ruth Nave

Ruth Nave

Oct 6, 2012

Ruth Nave, 81, of Liberty, MO passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Liberty Hospital. A visitation at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church; 1600 N. 291 Hwy., Liberty, MO 64068. Donations in Ruth’s honor can be made to The Diabetes Foundation; 10580...

Darrell Cottingham

Darrell Cottingham

Oct 5, 2012

Darrell Cottingham, 96, of Independence, MO passed October 5, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel. Inrunment will...

Frances Darlene Kessel

Frances Darlene Kessel

Oct 5, 2012

Frances Darlene Kessel, 92, Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial to follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Darlene was born August 1, 1920, in Ft. Scott,...

John "Steve" Hartnett

John "Steve" Hartnett

Oct 5, 2012

John Steven Hartnett, fondly called “Steve”, 63, of Independence, MO died Friday, October 5, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Steve was born September 23, 1949, in Independence, MO to John and Corinne Hartnett. He attended Truman High School and graduated in 1967. Steve was a service worker for the City of Independence, working at the National Frontier Trails Museum and...

Rodney "Rod" Schaal

Rodney "Rod" Schaal

Oct 4, 2012

Rodney “Rod” Schaal, 83, of Blue Springs, MO passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. There will be a service followed by fellowship at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Longview Mansion; 1200 S.W. Longview Park Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Rod is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Velda Schaal; sons; David Schaal...

Doyle Sundell

Doyle Sundell

Oct 4, 2012

Doyle Elmer Sundell, 86, Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Woods Chapel Congregation Community of Christ; 500 NE Woods Chapel Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO. Inurnment will be private at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Orphan’s Africa;...

Larry Willers

Larry Willers

Oct 4, 2012

Larry Dwayne Willers, 65 of Independence, MO passed away, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his home. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at the Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, MO. Larry was born Sept. 23, 1947 in Emporia, KS to Harold K. and Inez Marie (Frakes) Willers. He was a...

Gertrude Wood

Gertrude Wood

Oct 4, 2012

Gertrude Gail Wood, 70 of Lee's Summit, MO passed away, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Chesterfield, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening, October 12, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the South Crysler...

Ernest "Keith" Phelps

Ernest "Keith" Phelps

Oct 2, 2012

Keith Phelps, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at The Villages of Jackson Creek. Visitation will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2012 in the chapel. Burial at Floral...

Pete Edmonds

Pete Edmonds

Oct 1, 2012

Pete Edmonds, 94, passed away on October 1, 2012 at The Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. Services will take place on October 8, 2012 at Musick-Varner Funeral Home; 203 S. Market, Cordell, OK 73632. There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. service with interment at Sentinel Cemetery in Sentinel, Oklahoma.

Edgar Mallicoat

Edgar Mallicoat

Oct 1, 2012

Edgar Allen Mallicoat, 88, Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 1, 2012. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Mound Grove Mausoleum. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Emma Mae Blair Scholarship Fund c/o Blue Ridge Community of Christ; 3371 Blue...

Sharon Myers

Sharon Myers

Sep 30, 2012

Sharon Myers, 68, of Independence, Mo, passed away Sunday morning, September 30th, 2012. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday October 6th, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th Street Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8 p.m. Friday evening at the chapel. Burial at Mt. Washington. Sharon was born January 25, 1944 to Lester and Mildred McCormick. In...

Norman O'Quin

Norman O'Quin

Sep 30, 2012

Norman E. O’Quin, 91, Independence, MO passed away Sept 30, 2012. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church., 14506 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Committal service with Full Military Honors will be at 1 pm, Friday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Christ United Methodist Church. Norman was born...

Lois Sullivan

Lois Sullivan

Sep 29, 2012

Lois Marie Sullivan, 83, of Indep., MO entered Heaven Sept. 29, 2012. Born Oct. 19, 1928 to Winnie and Arlie North. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Arlene Novak; 2 brothers, Jerry and Leroy North; grandson, Terry Lynn; and son in law, Bob Clark. Survived by son, Terry Sullivan and wife Janette; daughter, Loyce Clark; 5 grandchildren; and great...

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Sep 29, 2012

Helen Stewart, 89, of Independence, MO passed away September 29, 2012 at the Rosewood Health Center. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Mound Grove...

Norma Mangels

Norma Mangels

Sep 29, 2012

Norma V. “Val” Mangels, 88 of Independence, MO, passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Independence Manor. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Fairmount Christian Church 641 S. Ash, Independence, MO 64053. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations may be made...