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Cathy Baker Obituary

Cathy Jane Baker

February 22, 2026

Shawnee, Kansas - Cathy Jane Baker 65, of Shawnee, KS. passed away Sunday February 22, 2026. She was born October 21, 1960 in St Louis , Missouri. Visitation services will 5-7 pm Thursday, February 26, 2026 at St. James Catholic Church, St. Joseph, MO., Funeral Mass 10:00 am Friday, at the Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS. Interment at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Online condolence and full obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Cathy Baker

Feb

26

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

St. James Catholic Church

5810 King Hill Have, Sty. Joseph, MO 64504

Feb

26

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. James Catholic Church

5810 King Hill Blvd, St. Joseph, MO 64504

Feb

27

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

5501 Monticello Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS 66226

Feb

27

Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

Gates of Heaven Cemetery

Kansas City, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph

6054 Pryor Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64504

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