Obituaries

Delton F. Steffen

Delton F. Steffen

Jul 30, 2006

Delton Steffen, 76, of Independence, MO went to join his savior on July 30, 2006. Services will be held 11:00 am Friday, August 4, 2006 at Timothy Lutheran Church. The family will greet friends at 9:30 am until service time. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church. Interment, with military honors, at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Delton...

Frieda Riddle

Frieda Riddle

Jul 30, 2006

Frieda Riddle of Independence, MO passed away on July 30, 2006 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 3, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the chapel. Entombment will follow in the Mound Grove Mausoleum. Frieda was born in Wyandotte, Michigan...

Francis Spellman

Francis Spellman

Jul 30, 2006

Francis "Frank� E. Spellman, 75, Blue Springs, MO passed away July 30, 2006 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Wed., Aug. 2, 2006 at St. Mary�s Catholic Church in Independence; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. The Rosary will be said at 6:00 pm, Tuesday at Speaks Suburban Chapel, followed by a visitation from 6:30-8:30....

Ann Carol Gorman

Ann Carol Gorman

Jul 28, 2006

Ann Carol Gorman, 73, Kansas City, MO passed away July 28, 2006 in the comfort of her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Wed., Aug. 2, 2006 at St. Mark�s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee�s Summit Rd., Independence, MO; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday night at the church where...

Raymond Sterling Gibson

Raymond Sterling Gibson

Jul 28, 2006

Raymond Sterling "Ray� Gibson Ray Gibson, 78, of Independence died on July 28, 2006 at his home. Visitation will be held on Monday at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church from 10 - 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at Nativity of Mary at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Raymond was a...

George C. Scheerer

George C. Scheerer

Jul 27, 2006

George C. Scheerer, 95 of Lee�s Summit, MO passed away, Thu, Jul 27, 2006 at the Lee�s Summit Hospital. Private services will be held with burial in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Hillcrest Ministries of Eastern Jackson County, 403 N. Spring St., Indep. MO 64050. Mr. Scheerer was born on Mar 18,...

Max L. "Grandpa" Ashworth

Max L. "Grandpa" Ashworth

Jul 27, 2006

Max L. "Grandpa� Ashworth, 84, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Entombment in Mt. Washington Mausoleum. Max was born December 17, 1921...

Raymond J. Olinskey, Sr.

Raymond J. Olinskey, Sr.

Jul 26, 2006

Raymond J. Olinskey, Sr, 75 of Sugar Creek, MO died peacefully from cancer at his home on July 26, 2006. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday at St. Cyril�s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel followed by visitation till...

Katie Shalton

Katie Shalton

Jul 26, 2006

Katie Shalton Katie Shalton, 85, of Independence, Mo. died July 26, 2006 at her home. A Parish Rosary will be recited at Carson-Speaks Chapel on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann�s Catholic Church in Independence, Mo. Katie was born...

Wilmadell Barton

Wilmadell Barton

Jul 26, 2006

Wilmadell Barton, 84, formerly of Buckner, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Wilshire at Lakewood. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Buckner. Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of...

Alicia Marie Mcdanel

Alicia Marie Mcdanel

Jul 25, 2006

Alicia Marie McDanel, 79, Independence, MO passed away at home July 25, 2006. Services will be 2:30 pm, Sat., July 29, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; interment at New Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to ICAN (Kelly�s adult daycare for the mentally and physically challenged) at 14300 E. 32nd...

Romana M. Kelleher

Romana M. Kelleher

Jul 24, 2006

Romana Mary "Romie� Kelleher, 97, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, July 24, 2006 at Hidden Lake Care Center. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006 at Mt. St. Mary�s Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 10-11:00 a.m. Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Romie was born June 5, 1909 in Shawnee, KS to Gustav and...

Mary Frances Stillwell

Mary Frances Stillwell

Jul 24, 2006

Mary Frances Elizabeth Stillwell, 84, passed away Monday, July 24, 2006 at home with her family at her side. Mary was born on January 14, 1922 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Alvin and Mary Frances Elizabeth (Hooten) Ingles. She was united in marriage to Albert O. Stillwell in November 1935. They were happily married 47 years until Albert�s passing...

Corey Robert Richardson

Corey Robert Richardson

Jul 23, 2006

Corey Robert Richardson, 20, formerly of Independence, passed away July 23, 2006. Corey was born Feb. 24, 1986 and was a beautiful baby boy who grew up to be a wonderful and caring young man. He loved hunting and fishing with his Dad, John and his Grandpa, Big John. Corey also loved being with his friends and family; especially all...

Daniel M. Belcher

Daniel M. Belcher

Jul 23, 2006

Daniel M. Belcher, 88, Independence, MO passed away July 23, 2006. Memorial services will be held at 1 pm, Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Community of Christ Liberty Street Congregation and at 2 pm, Sat., July 29 at The Groves Community Room Chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Community of Christ Liberty Street Congregation....

Wilma D. Blann Allen

Wilma D. Blann Allen

Jul 22, 2006

Wilma D. Blann Allen, 85 of Richmond, formerly of Buckner passed away, Saturday evening at the Ray County Memorial Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. Burial will be in the Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Wilma was born...

Nancy Patricia Keith

Nancy Patricia Keith

Jul 22, 2006

Nancy Patricia Keith, 61 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, July 21, 2006 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made...

Frances V. Cook

Frances V. Cook

Jul 22, 2006

Frances V. Cook, 60 of Independence, passed away Sat. Jul 22, 2006. Services will be 2:00 pm Thu. Jul 27 at the Miracle Temple, 11200 Sheley Rd. Indep. MO. With visitation being held one hour prior to the service. Burial in Lobb Cemetery. Mrs. Cook was born on Nov 19, 1945 in St. Francis County, MO to Everett and Ethel...

Doris Stephenson

Doris Stephenson

Jul 22, 2006

Doris "Jo� Stephenson, 84 of Independence passed away Sat. Jul 22, 2006 at her home. Services will be 1:00 pm, Wed. Jul. 26, 2006 at the Carson- Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Indep. MO followed by a graveside services at 4:30 pm in McCullough Cemetery, Triplet, MO. Visitation will be 7 - 8:30 pm Tuesday at the Chapel. Contributions...

Suzi Robertson

Suzi Robertson

Jul 21, 2006

Suzanne Robertson, 54, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on July 21, 2006 at her home. Suzi spent her time, energy and spirit investing in the needs of others, especially special needs children. Her personality, passion to care, love for others, commitment to her children and family was matched only by the warmth of her smile. She was a driving...