Obituaries
Judith Ploeger
Oct 31, 2007
Judith Ploeger, 68, of Independence, MO passed away on October 31, 2007 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Born Judith Ann Warren, February 18, 1939 in Winfield, Ks. to Charles William and Permelia...
John Griffall
Oct 31, 2007
John Griffall, 61, of Independence, MO. passed away, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at his residence. Cremation is planned with an informal memorial service to be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at his home, 4805 S. Tierney Dr. Independence, MO 64055. Donations to Ozanam School for Boys. John was born October 25, 1946 in Orangeburg, SC to Peter...
Gaye Crowl
Oct 31, 2007
Gaye Crowl, 71, of Flemmington, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Kindred Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel. Burial in Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TBN, Pinecrest-The Banner, or Daystar Ministries. Gaye was born February...
Jennie Keeler
Oct 31, 2007
Jennie M. Weddle Keeler, daughter of William Lowe Ingram and Anna Bell Reeves Ingram was born November 15, 1914 in Smithville, Missouri and died October 31, 2007 at Kansas City Hospice House at the age of 92 years. On February 14, 1942 she was united in marriage to Roy J. Writeman. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the...
Vivian Matteson
Oct 30, 2007
Vivian Dorthea Matteson, 90, died Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center in Independence, MO. She was born June 9, 1917 to Tom and Mamie Brazeal in Thayer, MO, the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Sidney, Ray and John Brazeal. Vivian was married to Myrel Matteson of Abilene, KS. They celebrated fifty-two...
Margaret Jones
Oct 30, 2007
Margaret “Roberta” Jones, 93 of Independence passed away, Tue. Oct 30, 2007 at her home. Graveside services will be 1:30 pm, Fri, Nov. 2, 2007 at West Point Cemetery, near Amsterdam, MO. Contributions are suggested to Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St. Indep. MO 64055 or to Amsterdam United Methodist Church, 282 Benton, Amsterdam, MO 64723. Mrs. Jones...
Thelma Cox
Oct 27, 2007
Thelma Cox, 101 of Independence, MO passed away on October 27, 2007 at The Groves. She was a member of the RLDS, Community of Christ Church. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Earl; one daughter, Marjorie; and two sons, Dave and Ralph. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Vickie; daughter-in-law, Martha; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren;...
Robert Latimer
Oct 27, 2007
Robert Lloyd “Rob” Latimer, 44, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007. Services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 3-4:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Rob was born November 18, 1962 in Independence, MO to Charles and Georgia (Sutherland)...
William Allen
Oct 26, 2007
William A. Allen, 89, of Independence, MO passed away on October 26, 2007 at the Research Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on...
John Clements
Oct 26, 2007
John S. “Jack” Clements, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday, October 26, 2007 at his residence. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial with full military honors will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel....
Lydia Slay
Oct 25, 2007
Lydia B. (Branch) Slay, 78, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 25, 2007. Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at Mound Grove Cemetery
Robert Rine
Oct 25, 2007
Robert R. Rine, 70, Independence, MO died Thursday, October 25 at his home. Bob loved to travel and once spent 2 years traveling in Europe. His favorite music was jazz. He loved to visit art galleries. He also loved the wilderness, animals and birds. His favorite TV channels were Animal Planet, National Geographic, and Discovery. His favorite sport was fishing....
Quincey Horton
Oct 25, 2007
Quincey Joe Horton, infant son of James Richard and Jennifer (Wood) Horton, was called home to Heaven on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Lobb Cemetery. Quincey was born Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Centerpoint Medical Center. He is survived by his grandmother Sarah Fedrick,...
Kevin Ballinger
Oct 24, 2007
Kevin Ballinger, 48, of Grain Valley, MO passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel. Burial in Swan Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House. Kevin...
Marjory Morlan
Oct 24, 2007
Marjory Morlan of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 29, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the chapel. Burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Morlan; and her...
Robert Mericle
Oct 23, 2007
Robert L. Mericle, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Tue. Oct. 23, 3007 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Inurnment will be in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Mr. Mericle was born on May 13, 1937 Ft. Dodge, IA. He had been an Accountant with the State of Iowa, retiring in 2001. Robert was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with...
Donald Fitzgerald
Oct 21, 2007
Donald H. Fitzgerald, 56 Independence, MO passed away Oct. 21, 2007. Services will be 2 pm, Wed., Oct. 24 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; Interment at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Don was born Dec. 29, 1950 in Nashville, TN. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served...
Wilda Romi
Oct 21, 2007
Wilda D. Romi, 84, of Gladstone, MO, passed away, Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Woodbine Healthcare Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the chapel. Wilda was born February 8, 1923 in...
Vern Mitchell
Oct 20, 2007
Vern B. Mitchell, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Park Place Care Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Crysler Restoration...
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