BORN

1921

DIED

2011

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Virginia Battagler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 9, 2011.

VIRGINIA MAY BATTAGLER

Virginia May Battagler (Lena May Brunke), 89, passed away March 8, 2011. Virginia was born November 27, 1921, a lifelong resident of Kansas City. Graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1939. Preceded in death by her husband Fred Battagler, brothers Cecil Brunke and Gene Brunke. Survived by brother Louis Brunke of California, daughter Carolyn Sims of Mulvane, KS., grandson Eric Sims, wife Paula and son Adam, grandson Fred Sims, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation 6-8:00PM Friday March 11, 2011 at McGilley Antioch Chapel 3325 NE Vivion Road. Funeral services 1:00PM Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Northminster Presbyterian Church 1441 NE Englewood Rd Kansas City, MO. Graveside services 2:30PM at Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs, MO. Memorial gifts may be sent to Northminster Presbyterian Church.
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March 9, 2011

Gary Battagler

I will miss Aunt Virginia's lively personality. I always enjoyed talking to her and her always kidding me about something. My condolence and heart goes out to Carolyn and her family as they deal with her loss. May God comfort you all.

March 9, 2011

Alan Battagler

Aunt Virginia was someone w/ a colorful personality and unique humor, she will be fondly missed. I have a sense of relief knowing she has been reunited w/Uncle Fred who I still miss after almost 30 years. May peace be w/ the family during this time of loss.

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