INDEPENDENCE RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated on the report).
Friday, Feb. 25 Animal running at large 1:22 p.m., 100 block of N.W.
Several weeks ago, I wrote on the topic of insurance, and the importance of having enough to protect your family should something happen to you. As part of my research for the article, I dug deep into the statistics involving the most likely factors that can lead to one’s early demise. According to public health organization, The Population Reference Bureau, there are four primary causes of premature death in the United States -- poor diet, high blood pressure, obesity and tobacco use.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Nearly 7 million chickens and turkeys in 13 states have been killed this year due to avian influenza, prompting officials and farmers to acknowledge that, despite their best efforts, stopping the disease from infecting poultry is incredibly difficult.
Alan George Hansen, 66, Independence, March 13, 2022. .
Charles Campbell Farris, 90, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022. Chuck’s family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at 10:30 a.m.
Franklin W. Rieske, 94, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home in St. Louis, MO. Franklin was born May 19, 1927 in Dayton, OH to Franklin and Glendora (Watson) Rieske. He became an Engineer, an Educator in Independence Public Schools for 30 years, a dedicated leader and scout master to Troup #422, an ordained minister in the Community of Christ Church, an accomplished musician playing wind and string instruments. His true love was playing hymns on the Pipe Organ at a variety of churches where he was on staff. For decades Franklin sang in the Messiah Chorus for their annual holiday performances. Franklin served in World War II (Far East) during Operation Beleaguer. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet and survived by three sisters, three sons, Mark, Paul and James along with six grandchildren. A private service will be held March 18th at Speaks Funeral Home in Independence followed by burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)
Marilyn F. Steward, 77, Kansas City, March 12, 2022.
A passionate and caring lady who deeply appreciated family, friends, wildlife, art, and travel, Wanda Louise Rinacke, age 83, passed away peacefully in Independence on March 9, 2022. In lieu of flowers, the family requests your kind donation to the Six Mile Cemetery Association c/o John Riley 3103 N. Miller Drive Independence, MO 60458.
William (Bill) D. Malensek, 79, passed away in his home on March 9th, 2022. He stepped on from this life into the presence of his Lord and to rejoin his wife Sue after fighting a remarkable battle against cancer. Bill was born the son of William and Dorothy (Williams) Malensek on May 22, 1942, in Leadville, CO. William relocated the family including sisters Nancy and Patricia and brother Darrell to Sumner, MO shortly after Bill was born. They eventually settled in the Kansas City area. Bill went to electrical school where he excelled in his craft. He later joined the IBEW Local #124 on November 11, 1964. He worked as a highly skilled electrician to support his family for 35 years until he retired in May 2000. Bill met his wife Mariellen Sue (Crawford) Malensek on a date arranged by close friends. The two were married on September 12, 1965, at Church of Jesus Christ Seventh Day in Kansas City. They were married for 55 years with beautiful memories shared among family and friends. Bill was an incredibly talented person. He could solve very complex challenges by applying simple logic and common sense. He had a gift and desire to construct things and he frequently applied these talents in service to others. Bill also loved to hunt, fish, and camp, instilling this passion of the outdoors with his family. Bill was very devoted to his wife Sue. “Bill and Sue” was the expression to refer to them truly as one. They had many common interests and some that were unique. They shared the desire to create and were a great balance for one another. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife Sue. Bill is survived by his sisters Nancy and Patricia and brother Darrell, his son Robert Malensek and wife Brooke, and his daughter Mary Ann (Malensek) Young and husband Randall. Bill has four grandchildren Taylor and Hunter, sons of Bob and Brooke and Andrew and Miranda, son and daughter to Mary and Randall. Visitation is planned for Saturday, March 19th at 9:00am followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St S., Independence, MO. 64055. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel. com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)