Nancy Clodine (Elwell) Dreiling, 92, passed July 11, 2026 with her family by her side. Nancy was born January 9, 1934 in Alton, IL to Edna (Gassman) Elwell. She lived in Illinois and Colorado before her family settled in the Kansas City area.

Nancy graduated from Redemptorist High School. At one of the Friday night dances she met the love of her life, Ervin Dreiling. They were married February 23, 1952 and welcomed three children. She worked at Avila College, in real estate, and by Erv’s side running Trojan Press. She was the matriarch of her family and took great care of her loved ones. She loved traveling the world, throwing marvelous parties, playing cards, going to her lakehouse, and spending her time with her beloved family, dear friends, and dogs.

Nancy was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Elwell, and her husband Ervin Dreiling. Nancy is survived by her children Steven (Kathy) Dreiling, Annette (Gary) Cridlebaugh, and Jeffrey (Jeanne) Dreiling. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and her sister Roberta Quinn.

All services will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish, 14251 Nall Ave, Leawood, KS 66223, on July 22, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10am, with the Rosary prayed at 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am. Private entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Redemptorist) Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 in honor of Nancy.