Cynthia A. Gregerson

Cynthia A. Gregerson, 80, Overland Park, Kan., passed away after a short battle with leukemia on Thursday, August 16, 2007, in her home, surrounded by her children. Cynthia was born February 23, 1927 in Hayward, Wis., to parents Frank and Ione (Levake) Anderson. She was married to Neil Gregerson for 59 years, and the mother of five children. She was a registered nurse, graduating from the Marquette University School of Nursing, with a career spanning 40 years. She was a member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and served in leadership positions for the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. Cynthia provided mentoring, caregiving, and inspiration; touching countless people throughout her storied life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil, in April 2007. Survivors include her five children: Mary Dawson of Lenexa, Kan., Eric Gregerson of Frontenac, Kan., Anne Brinkman of Duluth, Ga., Carl Gregerson of Kingwood, Texas, and Kari Lovallo of Shelton, Conn.; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a sister, Jackie Stepaniak. The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 71st and Metcalf, Overland Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Pallative Care, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114, or to Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. (Arr.: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 913-6423565).