Obituaries

Mary E. Guarino

Mary E. Guarino

Aug 25, 2006

Mary E. Guarino, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, August 25, 2006 at St. Mary�s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at St. Mark�s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m.....

Harold D. Srader

Harold D. Srader

Aug 25, 2006

Harold D. "Zip� Srader Harold D. "Zip� Srader, 88, of Independence died August 25, 2006 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Speaks Suburban Chapel followed by Funeral Services at 7:30 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence. Mr. Srader was born...

Richard Allen Couch

Richard Allen Couch

Aug 25, 2006

Richard Allen Couch, 59, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Aug. 25, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006 at the Noland Road Baptist Church; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - 8 pm, Monday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Richard was...

Viola M. Moran

Viola M. Moran

Aug 22, 2006

Viola M. Moran Viola M. Moran, 92, died August 22, 2006 at the Monterey Park Nursing Center after a short stay. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 12:00 noon at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Interment will follow in Lee�s Summit Historical Cemetery. Viola was born...

Hunter Allen Ruff

Hunter Allen Ruff

Aug 21, 2006

Hunter Allen Ruff Hunter Allen Ruff, 2 month, 9 day old son of Shane Ruff and Natalie Howe died in Lee�s Summit, Mo. on August 21, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 24th, at 9:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence. He was born in Independence, Missouri on June 13, 2006. Hunter is survived by...

William H. Robinson, Jr.

William H. Robinson, Jr.

Aug 21, 2006

William H. Robinson Jr., 84, died Monday, August 21, 2006, at the Rosewood Health Center at The Groves in Independence. Bill was born September 14, 1921 in Collins, Iowa to William and Mable Robinson. He graduated salutatorian of his class in 1938, and then began working for the Milwaukee Railroad. He worked as a telegraph operator, depot agent, traveling auditor,...

Anna Petentler

Anna Petentler

Aug 21, 2006

Anna Petentler, 83 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Monday, August 21, 2006 at Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2006 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. Anna was...

Ruth M. Barrett

Ruth M. Barrett

Aug 21, 2006

Ruth M. Barrett, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, August 21, 2006 at Rosewood Health Center. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will follow the service in the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the African Restoration Ministries, PO Box 4085, Independence, MO 64051. Ruth was born February 9,...

Mary Bernadine Bellm

Mary Bernadine Bellm

Aug 20, 2006

Sister Mary Bernadine Bellm, OSF, 88, Independence, MO died Aug. 20, 2006. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Wed., Aug. 23, 2006 at Sisters of St. Francis; graveside services will be held 2 pm, Wed. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Nevada, MO. Visitation will be 6:30-9 pm, Tuesday, with a Wake Service at 7 pm at...

Cleona Marie Guthrie

Cleona Marie Guthrie

Aug 20, 2006

Cleona Guthrie, 92, of Independence, MO passed away on August 20, 2006 at the Rosewood Health Center. Cleona was born on September 22, 1913 in Strout, IL. She devoted her life to God�s Service, loving and raising her children and her many "adopted� children, and especially to loving and caring for her dear husband. She also supported her husband�s Community...

Patricia Helen Nelson

Patricia Helen Nelson

Aug 19, 2006

Patricia H. Nelson, 59 of Grandview, MO passed away Sat. Aug. 19, 2006 at the KC Hospice House. Cremation with no services at this time. Contributions are suggested to the KC Hospice House, 1200 Warnall, KCMO. Mrs. Nelson was born on May 14, 1947 to Frank and Helen (Bass) Warfield in Wichita Falls, TX. She had been an Administrative Assistant...

Elmer L. Armstrong

Elmer L. Armstrong

Aug 19, 2006

Elmer L. Armstrong, 93 of Independence passed away Sat, Aug 19, 2006 at the Point Lookout Nursing Home. Services will be 10:00 am, Wed. Aug 23, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Indep. MO. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 - 8:30 pm Tuesday at the Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Blue Ridge...

Lena L. Smith

Lena L. Smith

Aug 17, 2006

Lena L. Smith, 81, of Independence, passed away Thursday, August 17 at Carmel Hills Living Center with family and friends by her side. Mrs. Smith was born on May 16, 1925 to Elmer and Genevieve Lane in Brownstown, Indiana. She was married to Harold Smith, Sr. for 32 years. Mrs. Smith was a realtor for over 10 years and while...

Joseph D. "Don" Pleacher

Joseph D. "Don" Pleacher

Aug 16, 2006

Joseph D. "Don� Pleacher, 71 of Oak Grove, MO passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at St. Luke�s Hospital. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12:30 until service Friday at the chapel. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association Don...

Margaret Ulmer

Margaret Ulmer

Aug 15, 2006

Margaret Ulmer, 80, of Independence, MO passed away on August 15, 2006 at her home. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Margaret was born on April...

Grace Elizabeth Stock

Grace Elizabeth Stock

Aug 14, 2006

Grace E. Stock, 76, of Levasy, MO passed away August 14, 2006 at St. Luke�s Hospital. Services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, interment in Ebenezer United Church of Christ Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at the church. The family request...

Mary Ima Sellers

Mary Ima Sellers

Aug 14, 2006

Mary Ima Sellers, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Mon. Aug. 14, 2006 at St. Mary�s Medical Center. Services will be 1:30 pm, Sat. Aug 19, 2006 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Grain Valley Congregation, 32901 E. Pink Hill Rd. Grain Valley, MO. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 -...

Mercedes Margaret Kincaid

Mercedes Margaret Kincaid

Aug 14, 2006

Mercedes Margaret Kincaid, infant daughter of Kenney and Christina Kincaid, passed away Aug. 14, 2006 at Children�s Mercy Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sat., Aug. 19, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Children�s Mercy Hospital. Mercedes is survived by her parents; brothers Kurt, Ryan and Rodney...

Casper Kaat

Casper Kaat

Aug 13, 2006

Apostle Casper Kaat, 74, crossed through the veil to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday August 13, 2006 at his home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2006 at The Gathering Place, 2820 S. 291 Hwy Outer Road, Independence, MO. Burial in Lobb Cemetery. Due...

Lizabelle Ruth Ader

Lizabelle Ruth Ader

Aug 13, 2006

Lizabelle Ruth Ader, 90, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, peacefully passed from this life, on August 13, 2006, at her home, surrounded by her loving daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchild at her bedside. "Belle� was born to Ernest and Elsie (Willams) Brummett in Vernon, Missouri on September 9th, 1915. She was subsequently adopted by Stella and Newton Lewis of Minden Mines,...