Frances M. Atterbury

Frances M. Atterbury, 96, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 6, 2009. Visitation will be 12 to 1 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Redemptorist Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO; followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Seton Center, 2816 E. 23rd St., Kansas City, MO 64127. Frances was born June 2, 1913, the daughter of John E. and Mary E. (Reintjes) McNamara. She was a member of Christ the King Church and Altar Society; Ladies of Charity of Kansas City and Legion of Mary. Frances worked as a secretary at Kansas City Power & Light where she met her future husband, Lyle V. Atterbury. She continued her secretarial work at several area schools before becoming a homemaker. Frances then enjoyed volunteering at the Seton Center and Christ the King Church. Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle V. Atterbury; her brother John McNamara and sister Mary Elizabeth Switzer. She is survived by her children, Jean R. Meaney & husband John; Patty M. Brown; Stephen L. Atterbury & wife Michelle; Joyce E. Flemington & husband Mark; grandchildren, Karen Williams, Deborah Sherwood, Michelle Stevenson, Steve Brown, Mark Flemington, Dan Flemington, Jon Atterbury and Jeff Atterbury; and nine great grandchildren. Her infectious smile and great sense of humor will be missed by all. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral, Home www.muehlebachchapel.com, 816.444.2060)