Obituaries

Russell Dean Harpham

Russell Dean Harpham

Nov 17, 2006

Russell Dean Harpham Russell Dean Harpham went to a Reunion in Heaven with JOY in his heart on November 17, 2006. He had fought the good fight and gave a valiant effort, but in the end the devastating disease of ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) won out. He passed away at his home in Independence, MO surrounded by his loved ones....

Janet Angelene Coel

Janet Angelene Coel

Nov 16, 2006

Janet Angelene Coel, 84, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the Medical Center of Independence. Angelene was born April 20, 1922 in Laredo, MO to Claude and Dixie D. (Johnson) Cox. She was a graduate of Laredo High School in 1940. Mrs. Coel was an Accountant with Montgomery Ward & Co. She married Gerald Halsey Coel...

Johnnie L. Sullivant

Johnnie L. Sullivant

Nov 16, 2006

Johnnie L. Sullivant, 101, of Independence, died November 15, 2006 at Rosewood Health Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18th from 1-2 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Interment will follow at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee�s Summit, Mo. Johnnie was born in Camp, Arkansas on February...

Wilburn E. "Mac" Mcconnell

Wilburn E. "Mac" Mcconnell

Nov 15, 2006

Wilburn E. "Mac� McConnell, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Monterey Park Care Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Friday. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Mac was born September 9, 1923 in Independence, MO to Harland A. and Faye (Filson) McConnell. Mr....

Lillian A. Mccool

Lillian A. Mccool

Nov 14, 2006

Lillian A. McCool, 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 14, 2006. Graveside service will be 10:00 am Friday, November 17, 2006 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8:00 pm, Rosary at 8:00 pm., Thursday, November 16, 2006, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Lillian was born April 22, 1923 in Pueblo, CO to William and Mary ( Boyer) Mommertz....

Eleanor Dominick

Eleanor Dominick

Nov 13, 2006

Eleanor (Price) Dominick, 91, died on November 13, 2006 of Alzheimer�s at Season�s Care Center. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel from 7-8 P.M. Memorial Service will follow at 8:00 p.m. Private inurnment will be in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Eleanor was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 2, 1915 the daughter...

Dorothy P. Dougan

Dorothy P. Dougan

Nov 12, 2006

Dorothy P. Dougan, 82 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday November 12, 2006 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Stanley, KS. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the...

Norman L. Bogue

Norman L. Bogue

Nov 12, 2006

Norman L. Bogue 59, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006 at his residence. Graveside services with full military honors will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday November 16, 2006 at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Norman was born February 22, 1947 in Independence, MO...

Mildred Louise Larimore

Mildred Louise Larimore

Nov 11, 2006

Mildred Louise Larimore Mildred Louise Larimore, 84 of Blue Springs passed away Saturday, November 11, 2006 at St. Mary�s Manor in Blue Springs. MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the chapel....

Ruth Tippins

Ruth Tippins

Nov 11, 2006

Ruth Pyle Tippins, 97, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Wishire at Lakewood. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

Diane Hernandez

Diane Hernandez

Nov 10, 2006

Diane Hernandez, 59, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 at St. Mary�s Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at St. Mark�s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee�s Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2006 at the church where...

Helen Louise Bergin

Helen Louise Bergin

Nov 10, 2006

Helen Louise Sterling Bergin, 81 passed away, Fri. Nov. 10, 2006. Services will be 10:00 am, Wed. Nov. 15, 2006 at the Carson- Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO. Burial in Md. Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm Tuesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations to a charity...

Robert M. Bessmer

Robert M. Bessmer

Nov 10, 2006

Robert M. Bessmer, 92 of Buckner passed away Fri. Nov. 10, 2006 at St. Mary�s Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 am, Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at St. Luke�s United Church of Christ, 727 N. Main, Indep. MO. Burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Tuesday at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St.,...

Jesse Denton Lamison

Jesse Denton Lamison

Nov 9, 2006

A brilliant and shining star burned out too soon on November 9, 2006. Jesse Denton Lamison entered our world on June 11, 1985 and brightened many lives in his short time on this earth. So many words can describe Jesse but none can capture the entirety of his life. Jesse lived his life to the fullest, completely enjoying all life...

Alice Loretta Juliana

Alice Loretta Juliana

Nov 8, 2006

Alice Loretta Juliana Alice Loretta Juliana, 82, of Independence, died November 8, 2006 at Regency Care Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Interment will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Alice was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 23, 1924...

Bill Young

Bill Young

Nov 8, 2006

Bill Young, 51 of Independence, MO passed away Wed. Nov. 8, 2006 at K. U. Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 am, Mon. Nov 13, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Indep. MO. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 pm at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Visitation will be from 5 - 7:00 pm,...

Blanch Bickley

Blanch Bickley

Nov 7, 2006

Blanch Bickley, 93, of Independence, MO passed away on November 7, 2006 at the Carmel Hills Living Center. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. The service will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Blanch was a long-time member...

Aline Faye Skinner-Miller

Aline Faye Skinner-Miller

Nov 7, 2006

Aline Skinner-Miller, 81 passed away peacefully on November 7, 2006 in Independence, MO. Aline is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, and a son. She leaves behind a sister, two brothers, and her children: Rollie and Stella Skinner, Roy and Frances Skinner, Judy and John Canada, Jerry and Janell Skinner, Joanie and Bob Lusby, and Debra...

Louise B. Young

Louise B. Young

Nov 6, 2006

Louise B. Young, 86, of Independence, MO passed away on November 6, 2006 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. Louise was born on August 25, 1920 in New Harbor, Maine to Perlie Edgar Lane and Flora Bell (Morton) Lane. After graduating High School she...

Kathryn Marie Tompkins

Kathryn Marie Tompkins

Nov 4, 2006

Kathryn Marie Tompkins Kathryn Marie Tompkins of Independence, died November 4, 2006. She was born in Allen County, Kansas of Swedish parents on June 20, 1913. The second generation of pioneers to establish homesteads in Kansas. Kathryn was baptized, confirmed and married in the Lutheran Faith. Most of her life was spent in the Kansas City area and she was...