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Glen Finch Obituary

Glen Vincel Finch, 68, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 11, 2007. He was courageous in his fight against lung cancer. Glen was born in Oelwein, Iowa, and attended school in Waterloo and graduated in 1957 from Stanley, Iowa, where they just had their 50th class reunion that he missed because of his health. Glen married Betty Lou (Case) Vollenweider in 1972. He was founder, President and C.E.O of Cancer-America Marketing. Glen will be inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, James and Clarace Finch, and he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Betty Lou; daughter, Janis Kliethermes; stepchildren, Brian Vollenweider and Debbie Fry; estranged daughter, Jolene Conway; sister, Ardis Erath; 11 grandchildren; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He will truly be missed, but remembered. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to K.C. Hospice and Cancer Research. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, at First Baptist Church of Smithville, 300 S. Bridge; burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 734-5500.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 13, 2007.

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William H. "Bill" Cooper

June 12, 2008

Dear Betty,

I just learned of Glen's passing, and I am truly saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. Glen was a very kind and gracious individual, and I considered him to be a very special friend. Please accept my most sincere and heart-felt condolences.

Drew Bass

October 30, 2007

Ms. Betty,

I was sadened to learn about Mr. Glen's death. I enjoyed my relationship with him both as an agent with Cancer America and as a friend. I know you guys miss him. Please tell Debbie and Todd that I said hello. Take Care, Drew

Dick & Marcia King

July 31, 2007

Sorry to hear about Glen. Had we known sooner we would have been there for the funeral.

Diane Caudillo

July 31, 2007

Dear Betty,
We have never met. But I feel I know you. I am a friend of your daughter, Debbie. I have prayed for you and your family and am very sorry about the loss of your husband. I will continue to pray for you that God will begin to renew and refresh you and your spirit after such a sorrowful time. I hope we will have a chance to meet sometime.

Diane Caudillo

David & Carol See

July 23, 2007

May God bless Glen and all those who loved him.

Jan Turner

July 14, 2007

Betty and family,we are very sorry for your loss. We are praying for the Lord to strengthen and comfort you. Jan and Bob Turner

Dennis & Joyce Rand

July 13, 2007

Glenn, will always hold a very special place in my heart. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andy Holm

July 13, 2007

May God bless you in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love from the Holm family.

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