Obituaries

Frances M. Pack

Frances M. Pack

Jul 3, 2003

Frances M. Pack, 94, Independence MO, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at the Regency Care Center. Ms. Pack will lie in state from 5-8:00 pm Saturday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa OK at 1:00 pm Monday. Contributions may be made to the Disaster Fund of the Kansas City Red Cross. A...

Mildred B. Doss

Mildred B. Doss

Jul 2, 2003

Mildred B. (Van Valkinburgh) Doss, long time resident of Independence, died July 2, 2003 at the age of 86 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Millie was born January 27, 1917 at Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She and her husband Royal Doss (deceased), lived in Southern California before moving to Independence, MO in 1972. Millie moved to Santa Fe in 2001 due...

Frank Harlan Jackson

Frank Harlan Jackson

Jul 2, 2003

FRANK HARLAN JACKSON 73 OF INDEPENDENCE, MO. PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY JULY 2, 2003 AT HIS HOME.SERVICES WILL BE HELD 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY JULY 9, 2003 AT THE SPEAKS SUBURBAN CHAPEL. BURIAL IN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. VISITATION WILL BE FROM 7:00 TO 8:30 PM TUESDAY AT THE SPEAKS SUBURBAN CHAPEL. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS FAMILY SUGGESTS CONTRIBUTIONS TO ST. MARYS HOSPITAL...

Margaret Medford

Margaret Medford

Jul 2, 2003

Margaret Sue Medford, 57, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at her sister and brother-in-law�s home in Independence, MO, following a 14-month courageous battle with cancer. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2003 at the City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, MO. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11:00 at the Speaks...

Lucille Norwat

Lucille Norwat

Jul 2, 2003

Lucille Jane (Donnell) Norwat, 88, of Lee�s Summit, MO, passed away, Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at John Knox Village Care Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2003 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Cochranton, PA. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday prior to the service at the chapel. Memorial contributions...

Dortha Clauson

Dortha Clauson

Jul 1, 2003

DORTHA ELIZABETH CLAUSON 80 OF INDEPENDENCE, MO. PASSED AWAY TUESDAY JULY 1, 2003 AT THE INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD 12:00 PM SATURDAY JULY 5, 2003 AT THE RIDGE PARK CEMETERY IN MARSHALL, MO. VISITATION WILL BE FROM 9:00 TO 10:00 AM SATURDAY AT THE SPEAKS MIDTOWN CHAPEL. DORTHA WAS BORN MAY 4, 1923 IN BOONVILLE,...

Nathan Reid

Nathan Reid

Jul 1, 2003

Nathan Reid, infant son of Jacob Reid and Jennifer Wheeler, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at St. Mary�s Hospital Blue Springs. A memorial service is scheduled for a later date. Nathan is survived by his brother Matthew Reid of Independence, MO, grandparents Jeffrey and Suzanne Reid of Tulsa, OK and Randy and Vicki Ermer of Independence, MO.

Jennifer Marie Mayfield

Jennifer Marie Mayfield

Jul 1, 2003

Jennifer Marie Mayfield, 24, Independence, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2003. The family suggests contributions to Kendallwood Hospice. Jennifer was born June 7, 1979 to Dean...

Vera Lavon Short

Vera Lavon Short

Jun 30, 2003

Vera LaVon Short, 85 of Independence, passed away Sat. June 28, 2003 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 1:00 pm, Wed. July 2, 2003 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Short was born on Dec....

Edna Neely

Edna Neely

Jun 29, 2003

Edna F. Neely, 71, of Independence, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at The Rosewood Health Center. Memorial Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday July 2, 2003 at George C. Carsons and Sons Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions to Northcare Hospice. Edna was born September 30, 1931 to William and Edna Shepard, in Kansas City, MO. She...

John R. Melton

John R. Melton

Jun 28, 2003

John R. "JR� Melton, 77, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 28, 2003 at Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, July 1st at Speaks Suburban Chapel; with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chapel. John was born January 31, 1926 in Portia, AR. He worked...

Frances Ryhal

Frances Ryhal

Jun 27, 2003

Frances Anna Ryhal, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, June 27, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the Atherton Restoration Branch in Atherton, MO. Frances was born on December 15, 1928 to Fred J. Park and Mildred A. (Instance) Park. She was married on...

Alex F. Martell

Alex F. Martell

Jun 27, 2003

Alex F. Martell, Sr., 93 of Independence, MO passed away June 27, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services 10 am Monday at St. Mary�s Catholic Church, Independence, MO with visitation 4-6 pm Sunday at George C. Carson & sons Funeral Home. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Contributions to St. Mary�s Catholic Church. Mr. Martell had lived...

(Mary) Gwen Amsberry

(Mary) Gwen Amsberry

Jun 27, 2003

(Mary) Gwen Evans Amsberry, 97, of Independence, died Friday, June 27, 2003. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Speaks Midtown Chapel. Mrs. Amsberry was born July 16, 1905 in Lucas, Iowa. She taught school in Iowa for 22 years, specializing in reading...

Donald Lee Manser

Donald Lee Manser

Jun 27, 2003

Donald Lee Manser, 64 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Fri. June 27, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 10 am, Tues. Jul 1, 2003 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 pm Monday at the funeral home. Contributions are suggested to the Sanctuary of...

Dorothy Evans

Dorothy Evans

Jun 26, 2003

Dorothy Strohwig Evans, 84, of Independence died Thur., June 26, 2003 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 11:00 am, Thur., July 3, at the First Baptist Church of Independence. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery, Holton, KS. Contributions are suggested to the Dorothy S. Evans Scholarship Fund, C/O...

Dennis Staggs

Dennis Staggs

Jun 26, 2003

DENNIS K. STAGGS 51 OF INDEPENDENCE, MO. PASSED AWAY THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2003 AT THE ST. MARYS HOSPITAL OF BLUE SPRINGS. CREMATION MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. FAMILY SUGGESTS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER�S ASSOCIATION, 3846 W. 75TH STREET PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS. 66208 OR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, PO BOX 1653 TOPEKA, KS. 66601. DENNIS WAS BORN...

James F. Mercer

James F. Mercer

Jun 26, 2003

James F. Mercer, 63, of Gladstone, MO passed away Wed. June 25, 2003 at the White Oak Living Center. Mr. Mercer was born on July 28, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Leon and Louise Mercer and was a lifelong area resident. He had been a Residential Contractor and a Realtor. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr....

Richard C. Smith

Richard C. Smith

Jun 25, 2003

Richard C. Smith, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 at Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 10 am Thursday, June 26th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chapel. Richard was born May 17, 1930 in Independence, MO to Paul and...

Robert Kent Kirkendoll

Robert Kent Kirkendoll

Jun 25, 2003

Robert Kent Kirkendoll, 42, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 at his home. A graveside service will be 11 am Friday, June 27th at Graceland Memorial Cemetery, Cameron, MO. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Kent was born April 1,...

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