CATHERINE ANTHONY

1921 - 2025

CATHERINE LIEBACH ANTHONY Catherine Liebach Anthony was born in Norman, Mo., on May 28, 1921, and resided in Independence, Mo., from 1959 until her death on February 22, 2025, at 103. Family visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. There will be a rosary recited at 12:40 - 1 p.m. and funeral Mass at 1 p.m., all on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Nativity of Mary Parish, Independence, followed by internment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, Mo. After the service at Mt. Olivet, we will return to Nativity of Mary for a luncheon. Catherine is preceded in death her parents, sister, brother, her husband, Denton Anthony who died in 1959, and a son, Robert Anthony She is survived by her son Mike and wife Linda Anthony of Kansas City, Mo., and their son Brian. She loved her nursing profession from school to serving as a U.S. Navy nurse from February 16, 1944, until November 22, 1945. Ensign and Lt JR Grade and Supervisor in WWII serving wounded soldiers in the Pacific. She attended Avila, KU and Catholic University culminating with a Masters. She served as a nurse at hospitals in Independence and Kansas City and became an instructor and department chair of nursing/Mental Health at Graceland University. She was a proud Veteran of the Greatest Generation, a member of the American Legion for 35 years, The Four and Eight Foundation, and American Legion Auxiliary for 25 years. She lived her faith through nursing and at Nativity of Mary Parish, Independence, serving as a eucharistic minister for 15 years. Just last year she reveled in being in the Independence Day Veterans Parade chauffeured in a Corvette. Her presence, smile, wisdom and love inspired all she met. Donations can be made in her memory to Heartland Women's American Legion Post 1107, PO Box 3023, Independence or Children's Mercey Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel, 816-252-7900.