Herbert R. Letzig
May 14, 2023
A live stream will begin when Mass starts around 11:30 am CST on Thursday, May 18, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Now" button below the obituary, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Herbert R. Letzig passed away May 14, 2023. He was born September 24, 1937. He graduated from the University of Missouri and served several...
Richard P. Bechtel Jr.
May 13, 2023
Rick Bechtel of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away May 13, 2023.
Services will be on May 20, 2023, at Muehlebach Chapel.
He was born in Flint, Michigan, August 29, 1943, to Edna Schenk and Richard Bechtel. He leaves behinds his wife Kathleen Bechtel, son Michael Bechtel, daughter Kristin Bechtel, and step daughter Lisa Giordano.
Services will be on May 20,...
Patricia Rose Reed
May 7, 2023
A live stream will begin for the Rosary at 5:00pm on May 19, 2023. A live stream for the Mass will begin at 10:00am on May 20, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Now" button below the obituary, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Patricia, Pat, affectionately known as, Grams or G-Money, was born on April...
Robert Lawrence Ward
May 7, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Eulogy starts around 10:45 am CST on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Click to watch" link under the "Service Schedule" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Robert Lawrence Ward, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, and most recently Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 7,...
Kha'Liya Lashea
May 6, 2023
In Loving Memory
Kha’Liya Lashea
November 15, 2022-May 6, 2023
Our Precious Angel Kha’Liya Lashea went to be with our lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Kha’Liya laughed and smiled throughout her 6 months, bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched.
Kha’Liya Lashea is survived by her mother, Raeleena Barlett; her big brother, Brandon Jr.; big sister, Aniyah; Grandfather,...
Rosemarie Ratkey
May 1, 2023
Rosemarie Ratkey, 91, passed away May 1, 2023. Born February 15, 1932 in Kansas City, KS to John and Rose (Sachen) Plavan, Rosemarie grew up in Kansas City, KS where she graduated from Wyandotte High School. Rosemarie married Leo Ratkey on November 15, 1952. They moved to Raytown, MO in the early 60’s with their three boys. Rosemarie worked at...
Deborah Schaefer
May 1, 2023
Deborah, (Debbie) was born on October 19, 1953, to Betty & John Stacy Jr. in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Debbie graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1971. She soon attended Avila University majoring in elementary education where she received a teaching certificate and B.A. degree in elementary education graduating with honors as Summa Cum Laude. She later went back to...
Linda Noreen Allen
Apr 29, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Mass starts around 6:00 pm CST on Friday, May 5, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Event" button under the "Events" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Linda Noreen Allen (Jordan), 69, passed away April 29, 2023, following complications from cancer. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Thursday,...
Diana Michelle Hurt
Apr 28, 2023
Diana Michelle Hurt, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 10:00 am at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131. A Committal Graveside Service will take place following the Celebration of Life at 11:30 am at Forest Hill /...
Robert L. Moore
Apr 24, 2023
"I have a place in heaven
Please don’t sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears.
It’s far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than...
Carol Winsby
Apr 22, 2023
Carol Winsby, age 68, of Kansas City, Missouri passed April 22, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. Carol was born May 30, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to George and Arthea (North) Saller.
Carol graduated high school from Shawnee Mission South and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in business accounting from the...
Maxine Anne Abbott
Apr 21, 2023
Maxine Anne Abbott, age 81, of Leawood, Kansas passed April 21, 2023 at Healthcare Resort of Leawood. She is survived by her son Thomas Abbott (spouse Leslie Bitterman) ; daughter Ann Freuck; Brother Norman Ares; 3 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren. Private family services at a later date.
Mary Therese Reichert
Apr 21, 2023
Mary Therese (O’Neill) Reichert’s smiling Irish eyes entered the world September 13, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, to William Francis O’Neill and Mary Catherine Donegan. She graduated from Lillis High School in 1956 and attended Mount Saint Scholastica. While working for AT&T she met the love of her life, Joseph F. Reichert thru the Redemptorist and Rockhurst Social Clubs....
John P. Murry
Apr 20, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Eulogy starts around 10:45 am CST on Monday, May 1, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Event" button under the "Events" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
John Patrick Murry, 89, went to his eternal rest on April 20, 2023, at his home in Overland Park, KS surrounded by family...
Rosemary Schoenen
Apr 15, 2023
Rosemary Schoenen passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 15, 2023 with family by her side at her home at Villa Ventura Assisted Living. At 98 years young, all who know and love her will recognize her distaste for mentioning her age at her passing.
Rosemary was born August 18, 1924, the oldest child of Stephen and Loretta Huber Schauwecker...
Janice L Pippin
Apr 15, 2023
Janice L. Pippin, 78, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at NorthCare Hospice House on Saturday April 15th, 2023. We will celebrate her life on April 29th , 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64131.
Janice was born July 5th ,1944, in Yakima, Washington, to parents Paul C. and Lenia “Boots” Schrimpf. She had lived...
Barbara Jean Giamalvo Blum
Apr 15, 2023
Barbara Blum, 78, of Raymore, MO peacefully passed away on April 15, 2023. Visitation will be at 10 am Saturday April 22, followed by 11 am service at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131. Burial will be later in the day at 3:00 pm.
Barbara was born March 15, 1945, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Jackson)...
Mary M. Looney
Apr 14, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Mass starts around 12:45 pm CST on Monday, April 24, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Event" button under the "Events" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Mary Looney, 82 years old, of Kansas City passed away on April 14, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1940, on the...
Joseph William Gardner
Apr 11, 2023
Joseph William Gardner, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 11, 2023. Joseph was born August 16, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, his home throughout life.
Joe never married but counted many friends. He maintained close connections with neighborhood childhood friends. He regularly kept in contact with beloved classmates from his 1966 graduating class of St. Elizabeth’s Grade School, as...
Ignatius Fulton-Alexander Lind
Apr 11, 2023
Ignatius Fulton-Alexander Lind, first born son of Matthew and Abigail Lind, was born sleeping on April 11, 2023 at 6:34pm at Olathe Medical Center. Though his time with us was limited, the love for him is not.
Ignatius is survived by his parents, Matt and Abby Lind, grandparents Jim and Renae Lind and Pat and Raegan Ratterman, great grandparents Don and...
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Herbert R. Letzig
May 14, 2023
A live stream will begin when Mass starts around 11:30 am CST on Thursday, May 18, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Now" button below the obituary, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Herbert R. Letzig passed away May 14, 2023. He was born September 24, 1937. He graduated from the University of Missouri and served several...
Richard P. Bechtel Jr.
May 13, 2023
Rick Bechtel of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away May 13, 2023.
Services will be on May 20, 2023, at Muehlebach Chapel.
He was born in Flint, Michigan, August 29, 1943, to Edna Schenk and Richard Bechtel. He leaves behinds his wife Kathleen Bechtel, son Michael Bechtel, daughter Kristin Bechtel, and step daughter Lisa Giordano.
Services will be on May 20,...
Patricia Rose Reed
May 7, 2023
A live stream will begin for the Rosary at 5:00pm on May 19, 2023. A live stream for the Mass will begin at 10:00am on May 20, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Now" button below the obituary, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Patricia, Pat, affectionately known as, Grams or G-Money, was born on April...
Robert Lawrence Ward
May 7, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Eulogy starts around 10:45 am CST on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Click to watch" link under the "Service Schedule" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Robert Lawrence Ward, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, and most recently Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 7,...
Kha'Liya Lashea
May 6, 2023
In Loving Memory
Kha’Liya Lashea
November 15, 2022-May 6, 2023
Our Precious Angel Kha’Liya Lashea went to be with our lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Kha’Liya laughed and smiled throughout her 6 months, bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched.
Kha’Liya Lashea is survived by her mother, Raeleena Barlett; her big brother, Brandon Jr.; big sister, Aniyah; Grandfather,...
Rosemarie Ratkey
May 1, 2023
Rosemarie Ratkey, 91, passed away May 1, 2023. Born February 15, 1932 in Kansas City, KS to John and Rose (Sachen) Plavan, Rosemarie grew up in Kansas City, KS where she graduated from Wyandotte High School. Rosemarie married Leo Ratkey on November 15, 1952. They moved to Raytown, MO in the early 60’s with their three boys. Rosemarie worked at...
Deborah Schaefer
May 1, 2023
Deborah, (Debbie) was born on October 19, 1953, to Betty & John Stacy Jr. in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Debbie graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1971. She soon attended Avila University majoring in elementary education where she received a teaching certificate and B.A. degree in elementary education graduating with honors as Summa Cum Laude. She later went back to...
Linda Noreen Allen
Apr 29, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Mass starts around 6:00 pm CST on Friday, May 5, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Event" button under the "Events" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Linda Noreen Allen (Jordan), 69, passed away April 29, 2023, following complications from cancer. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Thursday,...
Diana Michelle Hurt
Apr 28, 2023
Diana Michelle Hurt, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 10:00 am at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131. A Committal Graveside Service will take place following the Celebration of Life at 11:30 am at Forest Hill /...
Robert L. Moore
Apr 24, 2023
"I have a place in heaven
Please don’t sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears.
It’s far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than...
Carol Winsby
Apr 22, 2023
Carol Winsby, age 68, of Kansas City, Missouri passed April 22, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. Carol was born May 30, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to George and Arthea (North) Saller.
Carol graduated high school from Shawnee Mission South and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in business accounting from the...
Maxine Anne Abbott
Apr 21, 2023
Maxine Anne Abbott, age 81, of Leawood, Kansas passed April 21, 2023 at Healthcare Resort of Leawood. She is survived by her son Thomas Abbott (spouse Leslie Bitterman) ; daughter Ann Freuck; Brother Norman Ares; 3 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren. Private family services at a later date.
Mary Therese Reichert
Apr 21, 2023
Mary Therese (O’Neill) Reichert’s smiling Irish eyes entered the world September 13, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, to William Francis O’Neill and Mary Catherine Donegan. She graduated from Lillis High School in 1956 and attended Mount Saint Scholastica. While working for AT&T she met the love of her life, Joseph F. Reichert thru the Redemptorist and Rockhurst Social Clubs....
John P. Murry
Apr 20, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Eulogy starts around 10:45 am CST on Monday, May 1, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Event" button under the "Events" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
John Patrick Murry, 89, went to his eternal rest on April 20, 2023, at his home in Overland Park, KS surrounded by family...
Rosemary Schoenen
Apr 15, 2023
Rosemary Schoenen passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 15, 2023 with family by her side at her home at Villa Ventura Assisted Living. At 98 years young, all who know and love her will recognize her distaste for mentioning her age at her passing.
Rosemary was born August 18, 1924, the oldest child of Stephen and Loretta Huber Schauwecker...
Janice L Pippin
Apr 15, 2023
Janice L. Pippin, 78, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at NorthCare Hospice House on Saturday April 15th, 2023. We will celebrate her life on April 29th , 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64131.
Janice was born July 5th ,1944, in Yakima, Washington, to parents Paul C. and Lenia “Boots” Schrimpf. She had lived...
Barbara Jean Giamalvo Blum
Apr 15, 2023
Barbara Blum, 78, of Raymore, MO peacefully passed away on April 15, 2023. Visitation will be at 10 am Saturday April 22, followed by 11 am service at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131. Burial will be later in the day at 3:00 pm.
Barbara was born March 15, 1945, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Jackson)...
Mary M. Looney
Apr 14, 2023
A live stream will begin when the Mass starts around 12:45 pm CST on Monday, April 24, 2023. To view, please click on the blue "Watch Event" button under the "Events" section, or visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MuehlebachFuneralCare
Mary Looney, 82 years old, of Kansas City passed away on April 14, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1940, on the...
Joseph William Gardner
Apr 11, 2023
Joseph William Gardner, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 11, 2023. Joseph was born August 16, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, his home throughout life.
Joe never married but counted many friends. He maintained close connections with neighborhood childhood friends. He regularly kept in contact with beloved classmates from his 1966 graduating class of St. Elizabeth’s Grade School, as...
Ignatius Fulton-Alexander Lind
Apr 11, 2023
Ignatius Fulton-Alexander Lind, first born son of Matthew and Abigail Lind, was born sleeping on April 11, 2023 at 6:34pm at Olathe Medical Center. Though his time with us was limited, the love for him is not.
Ignatius is survived by his parents, Matt and Abby Lind, grandparents Jim and Renae Lind and Pat and Raegan Ratterman, great grandparents Don and...
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