Denise Sue Kopek

Denise Sue Kopek, 81, passed away on Friday, May 16th at the St. Luke’s Hospice House. Denise was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on January 9, 1944, to Dennis Leon and Regis Shea Sullivan. She worked for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joe for many years as an Administrative Assistant and spent many years as assistant to Bishop Boland. Denise was preceded in death by her husband, W. David Kopek on January 19, 2020. Survived by her three children: Brian (Maria) Kopek of Florida, Brady Kopek of Hamilton, MO, and Bridget Kopek of Kansas City, MO. She also leaves her granddaughter, Megan, and step-grandson, Arkadiy, her brother, Greg Sullivan of Arizona, and 1 niece and 2 nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 10 a.m. beginning with the Rosary at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow the Mass at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Reception to follow immediately following the burial at St. Regis Catholic Church.