Obituaries

Harry Katowitz

Harry Katowitz

Jan 9, 2006

Harry Katowitz, 74, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 9, 2006. Services will be 2 pm Friday, January 13th at Carson-Speaks Chapel; with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Temple Endowment Fund, American Cancer Society, or the Shrine Hospitals...

Marcia Jean Pierceall

Marcia Jean Pierceall

Jan 9, 2006

Marcia Jean Pierceall, 64, of Lee�s Summit, MO, passed away at the Lee�s Summit Hospital, January 9, 2006. The visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11th, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Suburban Chapel. Burial at Lee�s Summit Historical Cemetery. Marcia was born in Kansas...

Angelina Marie Spencer

Angelina Marie Spencer

Jan 8, 2006

Angelina M. (Arbisi) Spencer, 88, Kansas City, MO. passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Wed., Jan. 11, 2006, at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd, K.C., MO.; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary will be said at 9:30 am, Wed. at the church with...

Pauline Calvert

Pauline Calvert

Jan 8, 2006

Pauline Boone Calvert, 82 of Independence passed away, Sun. Jan 8, 2006 at St. Mary�s Hospital of Blue Springs. Services will be 10:00 am, Fri. Jan. 13, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Indep. MO. Burial in Lobb Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 8:00 pm, Thursday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested to St. Matthew...

Helen R. Ultican

Helen R. Ultican

Jan 8, 2006

Helen R. Ultican, 87, passed away on January 8, 2006 at St. Mary�s Manor nursing home in Blue Springs. Helen was born March 18, 1918 at Gladstone, Michigan to Jesse Griffin Denio and Rose (Oleson) Denio. She was baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on July 18, 1926 at Gladstone, Michigan. Helen graduated from...

Marvin Weeks

Marvin Weeks

Jan 8, 2006

Marvin E. Weeks, 98 of Independence passed away Sun, Jan. 8, 2006 at his home. As per Marvin�s wishes, his body was donated to KU for scientific research. A memorial service will be 3 pm Saturday, January 14th at Harvest Hills, Oak Cluster Community Center. In lieu of Flowers contributions are suggested to Odyssey Hospice. Major Weeks was born Sep....

Billie Rosso

Billie Rosso

Jan 8, 2006

Billie Irene Rosso, 85, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006, at the Independence Regional Health Center. Billie was born March 24, 1920, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, the daughter of Anna Mae Anderson Lindgren and Chester Melvin Lindgren. She graduated from Grand Island High School and attended Kearney State Teachers� College, both in Nebraska. In 1940, she married John...

Avis Carolyn Huff

Avis Carolyn Huff

Jan 8, 2006

Avis Carolyn Huff, 64, Bates City, MO. died Jan. 8, 2006, at St. Luke�s Health Center. A memorial gathering will be held 6-8 pm, Thursday, Jan. 12, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Cardigan Welsh Corgi National Rescue Trust, c/o Tom Smith 2236 Warson Road, Springfield, IL...

Monte L. Marker

Monte L. Marker

Jan 7, 2006

Monte C. Marker, 63, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 11, 2005 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at...

Jean Marie Truman

Jean Marie Truman

Jan 7, 2006

Jean Marie Truman, 85 of Independence, passed away Sat. Jan 7, 2006 at the Monterey Park Nursing Center. Services will be 2:00 pm, Wed. Jan. 11, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Indep. MO. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation 7 - 8:30 pm Tuesday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer�s Association. Mrs. Truman...

Audrey L. Davidson

Audrey L. Davidson

Jan 6, 2006

Audrey L. Davidson, 3, of Blue Springs, passed away Friday, January 6, 2006 at Lee�s Summit Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday evening at the chapel. Audrey was born January 30, 2002 in...

Helen Lee Sumner

Helen Lee Sumner

Jan 6, 2006

Helen Lee Sumner, 71, of Independence, MO, passed away, Friday, January 06, 2006 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks 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. Helen was born July 4, 1934 to Oran...

Janice Lynnett Ketchum

Janice Lynnett Ketchum

Jan 6, 2006

Janice Lynnett Ketchum, died Jan. 6, 2006 at her home in Independence, MO. surrounded by family and friends after she lost her battle to pancreatic cancer. Janice was born Aug. 4, 1941 in Carthage, MO. to Marvin and Anna Lee Williams. She formerly lived in Overland, MO. Janice graduated from Bismarck, MO. High School in 1959. She attended college at...

Janice Sue Combs

Janice Sue Combs

Jan 6, 2006

Janice Sue Combs, 64, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, January 6, 2006 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2005 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel. Janice was born June 21, 1941 in Independence, MO...

Amy Virginia Gosney

Amy Virginia Gosney

Jan 5, 2006

Amy Virginia Gosney, 90, of Shawnee, KS, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away, Thursday, January 5, 2005 at her residence. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2006 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, MO. A reception will follow the services at the church. Donations may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church 409 N. Liberty Independence,...

Marjorie A. Parker

Marjorie A. Parker

Jan 4, 2006

Marjorie A. Parker, 77 of Independence, MO passed away, Jan 4, 2006. Services will be 2:00 pm, Sat. Jan 7, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Indep. MO. Burial in New Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 - 8:30 pm Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes...

Irma G. Arnold

Irma G. Arnold

Jan 3, 2006

Irma G. Arnold, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 3rd at Monterey Park Living Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 10th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Mound Grove Cemetery. Irma was born November 28, 1913 in Wyandotte County, KS to...

Charles R. "Bob" Biggs

Charles R. "Bob" Biggs

Jan 2, 2006

Charles R. "Bob� Biggs, 82, of Independence, MO passed away January 1, 2006. A graveside service will be 2 pm Friday, January 6th at Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, MO. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Bob was born May 19, 1923 in Appleton City, MO to Edgar and Effie Biggs. He was a...

Donna Jean Croxton

Donna Jean Croxton

Jan 1, 2006

Donna Jean Croxton, 75, of Kansas City, MO, went to her Lord, January 1, 2006, at her home, after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2-3:00 p.m. Cremation with interment in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Donna was born...

Emma Jeannette Thompson

Emma Jeannette Thompson

Jan 1, 2006

Emma Jeannette Thompson, 91 of Independence, passed away, Sun. Jan 1, 2006 at the Lee�s Summit Hospital. Services will be 1:30 pm, Fri, Jan 6, 2006 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Indep. MO. Burial in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 - 8:30 pm Thursday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer�s Association....