Obituaries

Brady Lee Williams

Brady Lee Williams

Jan 6, 2007

Brady L. Williams, 96, of Harrisonville, MO, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2007, at Cass Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1910 in Leeton, MO the son of William Brady Williams and Ida Lee (Ikenberry) Williams. On October 15, 1932 in Independence, MO he married Betty Alberta Van Dyke who preceded him in death on...

Ralph E. Ruckman

Ralph E. Ruckman

Jan 5, 2007

Ralph Emery "Opa� Ruckman, 76, passed away Friday, January 5, 2007. Ingrid Charlotte "Oma� Ruckman, 72, passed away January 11, 2007. Ralph and Ingrid resided in North Canton, OH. Ralph was born March 10, 1930 in Bellaire, OH to Earssel "Ralph� and Edna Matilda May (Yocum) Ruckman. Ralph served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Germany...

Virginia Mae Brooks

Virginia Mae Brooks

Jan 5, 2007

Virginia Mae Brooks passed away Friday, January 5, 2007 at the DelMar Gardens of Overland Park, KS. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Virginia was born in Boonville, Mo to Nathaniel...

Margaret Mary Grazda

Margaret Mary Grazda

Jan 4, 2007

Margaret Mary (Beal) Grazda, mother Robert E. Beal, son A visitation will be held for Margaret and Robert at Speaks Suburban Chapel on Monday from 6-8 p.m. with a Parish Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary�s Catholic Church in Independence. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet...

Kenneth C. Kruger

Kenneth C. Kruger

Jan 4, 2007

Kenneth C. " Ken� Kruger, 55 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Thu. Jan 4, 2007 at St. Luke�s Hospital. Services will be 10:00 am Mon, Jan 8, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Indep, MO. Burial in Mt Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 8:00 pm Sunday at the chapel. Contributions are...

Robert E. Beal

Robert E. Beal

Jan 4, 2007

Margaret Mary (Beal) Grazda, mother Robert E. Beal, son A visitation will be held for Margaret and Robert at Speaks Suburban Chapel on Monday from 6-8 p.m. with a Parish Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary�s Catholic Church in Independence. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet...

Merryl J. Underwood

Merryl J. Underwood

Jan 4, 2007

Merryl J. Underwood, 85, passed away at the John Knox Care Center in Lee�s Summit, MO, on January 4, 2007, of complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig�s disease). Merryl was born in Perry, KS on August 22, 1921, the son of Benjamin and Stella Underwood. He graduated from Perry High School and joined the Navy, serving in Lakehurst, NJ, and Jacksonville,...

Michael Ray Hair

Michael Ray Hair

Jan 3, 2007

Michael Ray Hair, 46 of Independence passed away Jan 3, 2007 at his home. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Mon. Jan 8, 2007 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Indep. MO. Burial in Md. Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm immediately preceding the service. A Memorial service will also be held at 2:00 pm,...

Eleanor Frederick

Eleanor Frederick

Jan 3, 2007

Eleanor Frederick, 84 passed away, Wed. Jan 3, 2007 at the TMC Lakewood Care Center. Services will be 1:00 pm, Mon. Jan 8, 2006 at the Markwell Chapel Funeral Home in Westfield, IL. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. In Lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the TMC Care Center for residents care. Mrs. Frederick was born on...

Stephen Joseph Koska

Stephen Joseph Koska

Jan 2, 2007

Stephen Joseph Koska, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Monday January 1, 2007 at North Kansas City Hospital. A family visitation will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Private interment will be held in St. Mary�s Catholic Cemetery. He was born November 8, 1936 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Nellie...

Angelia C. "Angie" Glass

Angelia C. "Angie" Glass

Jan 2, 2007

Angelia "Angie� Glass Angelia "Angie� Glass, 58 of Independence, died January 2, 2007. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the American Kidney Foundation. Online condolences to www.speakschapel.com. Angie was born on May 24, 1948 in Pensacola, Florida the daughter of Peter and Evelyn (Huffman) Colo....

R.D. "Don" Sell

R.D. "Don" Sell

Jan 1, 2007

R.D. "Don� Sell 72 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 1, 2007 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday at the Carson-Speaks chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association....

Carolyn Sue Walker

Carolyn Sue Walker

Jan 1, 2007

Carolyn S. Walker, 46, Kansas City, KS passed away Jan. 1, 2007 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10 am, Sat., Jan. 6, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; cremation. Carolyn was born Sept. 15, 1960 in Minden, NE. She worked for the Veterans of Foreign Wars for six years. She enjoyed shooting pool, bowling and cooking,...

Gus J. Billiuris

Gus J. Billiuris

Jan 1, 2007

Gus J. Billiuris, 82 of Independence passed away Mon. Jan. 1, 2007 at Research Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 am, Thu. Jan 4, 2007 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 S. Main St. Indep. MO with the visitation preceding from 10-11:00 pm. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Contributions are suggested to Messiah Lutheran Church. Mr. Billiuris was born on...

Wanda Lee Dennington

Wanda Lee Dennington

Dec 30, 2006

Wanda Lee Dennington, 84, Independence, MO passed away Dec. 30, 2006. Cremation. Wanda was born March 8, 1922 in Kansas City, MO. She was a bookkeeper for Shaw Electric Co. for many years. She was preceded in death by a grandson Frankie Patterson. Wanda is survived by daughter Alicia Marie Allison, Bullhead, AZ; son Joseph Bellafiore and wife Theresa, Independence;...

Patricia Haugmo

Patricia Haugmo

Dec 28, 2006

Patricia Ann Haugmo Pat Haugmo, 64, of Independence, MO passed away December 28, 2006 at her home. Service are 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the chapel Thursday, January 4, 2007 from 6-8:00 p.m. Pat was born March 20, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to...

Hershel Emery Warner

Hershel Emery Warner

Dec 27, 2006

Hershel Emery Warner, 71 of Independence passed away Wed Dec. 27, 2006. Services will be 2:00 pm, Sat. Dec 30, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Indep. MO. Cremation will follow. Mr. Warner was born on Jun 9, 1935 to Herschel and Mary Alice Warner in Odessa, MO. Mr. Warner had been a Pressman for Local...

Lawrence J. Ireland

Lawrence J. Ireland

Dec 27, 2006

Lawrence J. Ireland, 84, of Raytown, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at New Hope Christian Church, 5704 Norfleet, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Lawrence was born February 19, 1922...

Blanche Marie O'Neal

Blanche Marie O'Neal

Dec 27, 2006

Blanche M. O�Neal, 94, of Independence, MO passed away on December 27, 2006. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, at Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Blanche was born on January 30, 1912 in Moberly, MO to Richard and Blanche Graves. She was one of seven children. Blanche was preceded in death by...

Donna Rae Amerine

Donna Rae Amerine

Dec 27, 2006

Donna Rae (Hicks) Amerine, 69 of Blue Springs, MO died, Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at the St. Mary�s Hospital in Blue Springs. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2006 at the Northern Blvd United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel....