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1925

DIED

2013

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Kathy Althaber Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 2, 2013.

Kathryn Leigh Althaber, passed away Friday, March 1,2013. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, from 5-7pm. Rosary will be prayed at 7 pm, at St. Bernadette Church, 9020 E 51 Terrace, Kansas City, MO. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 6, at 10 am. Burial will be at 2:00pm at St. Teresa Cemetery in Westphalia, KS.

Kathryn was born and raised in Westphalia, Kansas, on February 8, 1925 to Herman and Gertrude (Hamilton) Benne. She was a resident of Raytown since 1954. She retired from Rycom Instruments in 1987. She was a member of St. Bernadette Church, CCW, and St. Theresa Little Flower Ladies Aux, 4962.

Kathryn is preceded into death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters and her husband, Howard. She leaves daughter Mary Ann (Greg), and son Michael (Shelly); five grandsons: Jason, Ben, Jon, Austin, and Colton; four great -grandchildren and two step- grandchildren; one brother Bill (Veronica); sister-in-law Lindsey; and cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO.

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March 27, 2013

Sandi Storie

I just heard of Kathryn's death. I'm not sure if I ever met her, but my mom was Bernadine Wells (who just passed on 2/1/13), and she & Kathryn were cousins. My condolences.

March 6, 2013

Mike, Shelly, Austin and Colt - I'm truly sorry that you have lost someone that was so special in all of your lives.

Mike - your mom sure was a loyal Rockhurst fan - in true Althaber style, and from what Austin has told me, was one great German Cook. I'm sure you'll all feel the void in your lives for a long time.

In sympathy - Rhonda Dehner and family

March 5, 2013

Carrie Davidson

I consider Kathryn my best friend. She would always watch over me at church when my mom was a Eucharistic minister. She was the best bowler on our team. I will miss her woopies when anyone would get a strike. I am blessed to have her always watch over me.

March 5, 2013

Linda Schaap

Kathryn was a special lady...I was blessed to visit with her on evening preceding her death. She was a joy to all who knew her. I will miss her laughter and sense of humor as well as her friendship. Please know I am pr remembering all of you and praying for your comfort and peace.
Linda Schaap, Raytown

March 4, 2013

gary McDANIEL FAMILY

DEAR FAMILY;; so sorry for your loss.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. We HAD MANY LAUGHS AT THE FAMILY REUINES..I KNOW THEY ARE A BIG PARTY UP THERE FOR HER.

March 4, 2013

Molly O'Rourke

Kathryn, I will miss your laughter that filled a room, your unbelievable kindness, your love towards me and your loving arms wrapped around me. Thank you for being a sweet loving friend towards me and my family. Our prayers go out to your family may they find Gods loving arms around them during this sad time.

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