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1926

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2017

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Kansas City, Missouri

GLENNA ROECKER Obituary

GLENNA ROECKER Our beloved mother, Glenna Roecker, 90, passed away August 9, 2017. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at McGilley State Line Chapel with recitation of the Rosary at 4 p.m. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice House. Glenna grew up on the family farm and moved to the Kansas City area after high school. It was there that she met her husband, Leslie and they were married 54 years until his death in 2001. She worked as a hairdresser and cosmetician for nearly 40 years, retiring in 2001. Glenna was a devout Catholic and was an active volunteer in the church. She enjoyed working around her home and rock garden and was honored with the Neighborhood Home of the Month award. Her brothers, Dean and Bill, preceded Glenna in death. Survivors include her children, Steven (Allene), Sherri Milam (Rick) and Gary (Cristy); sister Delores Crump; 2 grandsons, Shaun and Kyle; 2 step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel, (816) 942-6180.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 13, 2017.

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Sharon Vaughn

December 26, 2017

So sorry to see your mom died..lovely person. Loved the pick of King..I remember him. Your mom is now with Leslie..
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james gochenour

August 14, 2017

Gary I am so sorry for your loss I know how close you were to her. Love you my friend

Ruth Bogart

August 11, 2017

Gary,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. No matter how old, it is always a heartache. I did not meet her personally, but heard of many wonderful qualities she had. I am praying for you and your famioy during this difficult time. May God Almighty give you peace and surround you and your family with His eternal love.

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