Obituaries

Cheri Duncan

Cheri Duncan

Mar 11, 2006

Cheri J. (McLees) Duncan, 58, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday March 11, 2006 at Independence Regional Health Center. Memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. in the chapel. Cremation. As per her wish, "Send me no flowers when I am gone," please contribute to Children's Mercy Hospital, wich helped...

Hazel M. Spruk

Hazel M. Spruk

Mar 10, 2006

Hazel M. Johnson Spruk, 84, Warsaw, MO passed away March 10, 2006. Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Hazel was born April 8, 1923 in Dewey, OK. She lived in Sugar Creek for many years and was...

Gladys L. Deluca

Gladys L. Deluca

Mar 9, 2006

Gladys L. DeLuca, 85, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 at St. Mary�s Manor. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, March 13th at St. Cyril�s Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 at the church, with visitation following from 8-9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12th . In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

Thomas F. Smith

Thomas F. Smith

Mar 8, 2006

Thomas F. Smith, 98, of Independence, MO, passed away, Sunday, March 5, 2006. Tom was retired from American Bakeries. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nora Lee, in 2000; his parents and five brothers. He leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Joyce Smith. One brother and sister-in-law, Harrell "Buck� and Marie Smith. Two sisters, Lydia Bryant...

Dwain W. Reynolds

Dwain W. Reynolds

Mar 7, 2006

Dwain W. Reynolds, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 7th at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Dwain was born April 27, 1921 in Independence, MO to John E. and Gladys L. (Condit) Reynolds. He was a veteran...

Hazel Blocker

Hazel Blocker

Mar 7, 2006

Hazel Edna Dame Blocker, 94, of Independence, Missouri went to be with her Savior and Heavenly Father, March 7, 2006 at Terrace Garden Care Center, Garden City, Kansas. Services are Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the chapel Friday evening from 7-8:30 pm. Hazel was born on...

James Paul Ahring

James Paul Ahring

Mar 7, 2006

James Paul Ahring, 36, Richmond, MO died March 7, 2006. Services will be 1:30 pm, Sat., March 11, 2006 at Speaks Buckner Chapel; interment at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 1:30 at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Sibley Christian Church. Jim was born Feb. 12, 1970 in Independence, MO and lived in...

William A. "Bill" Kleeman

William A. "Bill" Kleeman

Mar 6, 2006

William A. "Bill� Kleeman, 47 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, March 6, 2006 at his home. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m., Saturday March 10, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Bill was born October 23, 1958 in Baltimore, MD to Donald and Jean (Jeter) Kleeman. He graduated public schools and attended trade school. He...

Pauline Ann Jancek

Pauline Ann Jancek

Mar 6, 2006

Pauline A. Jancek, 78, Independence, MO. passed away March 6, 2006. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, March 9 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 8th from 6 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to VFW Post #3976, c/o Nikki Jo, 12810 E. Kentucky Rd., Sugar Creek, MO 64050....

Loren C. Amos

Loren C. Amos

Mar 6, 2006

Cradled peacefully in the arms of his children, Loren C. Amos won a long battle with cancer by passing from this world into the arms of his Lord and Savior. This journey to a better life began on Monday, March 6, 2006 at Independence Regional Hospital. He joyfully reunites with Edwin S. and Louetta Amos, his mother and father to...

Helen Lukomski

Helen Lukomski

Mar 6, 2006

Helen Lukomski, 85, Sugar Creek, MO passed away March 6, 2006. The Parastas and Divine Liturgy will be at 11:00 am, Friday, March 10, 2006 at St. Luke�s Byzantine Catholic Church in Sugar Creek; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Thursday, with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. In lieu of flowers the...

Ann Elizabeth Poe

Ann Elizabeth Poe

Mar 5, 2006

Ann Elizabeth Poe, 58, of Raymore, MO passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow services. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday evening at the chapel. Ann was born January 28, 1948 to...

Rachel Ellen Moeller

Rachel Ellen Moeller

Mar 5, 2006

Rachel Ellen Moeller, 89, passed away peacefully on March 5th at Lenoir Woods Health Care Center in Columbia, MO. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. The service will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. A graveside service is to be held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March...

Eva Marcella "Marcy" Crawford

Eva Marcella "Marcy" Crawford

Mar 4, 2006

Eva Marcella Crawford "Marcy" passed peacefully in her home while surrounded by loved ones in March 4, 2006. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the First Christian Church in Independence. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Marcella was born...

Madeline Marie Hale

Madeline Marie Hale

Mar 4, 2006

Madeline Marie Hale, 88 of Sugar Creek, passed away Mar. 4, 2006 at Rosewood Health Center. Mrs. Hale was born on Jan 25, 1918 in Sugar Creek, MO and was a lifelong area resident. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking. She had a love and passion for helping and caring for others....

Marlin Keith Root

Marlin Keith Root

Mar 4, 2006

Marlin Keith Root, 79 of Independence passed away, sat, Mar 4, 2006 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wed. Mar. 8, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Indep. MO with the service beginning at 2:00 pm. Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Root was born on...

David Wayne, Sr. Sellars

David Wayne, Sr. Sellars

Mar 3, 2006

David W. Sellars, Sr. 82, Independence, MO passed away Feb. 28, 2006. Services will be 10 am, Friday, March 3 at the Independence Trinity Church of the Nazarene, where he was a member; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 pm, Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Independence Trinity Church...

Virginia Beaman

Virginia Beaman

Mar 1, 2006

Virginia Beaman, 91, of Independence, MO passed away on March 1, 2006 at the Rosewood Health Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Virginia was born on December 30, 1914 in Booneville, MO to Herman and Lula Brandes. She loved being outdoors, and was also a very accomplished seamstress and homemaker. Virginia was a lifelong member of...

James Patrick Crowley

James Patrick Crowley

Mar 1, 2006

James Patrick Crowley, 50, of Kansas City, MO died Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at his sister�s home in Lee�s Summit after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO and was a lifelong resident in the Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City. He graduated from Northeast High School, and attended UMKC. He was an Eagle...

Mildred Irene Storm

Mildred Irene Storm

Mar 1, 2006

Mildred I. Storm, 86, Independence, MO. passed away March 1, 2006 at Regency Care Center. Services will be 10 am, Monday, March 6, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice. Mildred was born July 27, 1919 in Skytook, OK. one...