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Marta Ludwig Obituary

Marta A. Ludwig, age 53, of Independence, MO, received her eternal reward August 31, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday, September 5, from 5-8 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Marta was a lifelong area resident and member of Nativity of Mary Catholic Church. She worked for over thirty years in the insurance industry Survivors include her husband Keith R. Ludwig; her parents Ruben and Francisca Yanez; her mother-in-law Ineva Ludwig; seven brothers and their wives, Fabian and Delaine Yanez, Adrian and Anne Yanez, Daniel and Janet Yanez, Brian and Laura Yanez, Damian and Cathy Yanez, Sabin and Angela Yanez and Florian and Julie Yanez; her sister and spouse Maria and Steven Reichert; brothers-in-law Jim Ludwig, Ron and Kris Ludwig and Craig and Rita Ludwig; thirty-one nieces and nephews and one great nephew. Family suggest contributions be made to Kendallwood Hospice. (Arrangements: Advantage Funeral and Cremation Service 816-2416665)

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Published by Kansas City Star from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2005.

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Doneea Kindred

September 13, 2005

Our family would like to extend our condolences to you & your family because of the loss of your wife,Marta. May you get your strength from Almighty God to help you cope with such a deep loss.-Psalm 34:18

Vicki Close

September 9, 2005

Keith: I had the good fortune to work with Marta at CIGNA.

She mentioned your name often. She was a truly beautiful person inside and out.

Like those before her, she has now "...slipped the surley bonds of earth to touch the Face of God."

I will always remember her sweet smile and kindness.

May the love of those around you be a source of comfort.

debra cisneros

September 8, 2005

My prayers are with your entire family.

Vickie Cisneros

September 6, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Virginia (Sissy) & John Austin

September 5, 2005

Keith,



John and I have had you & Marta in our prayers every day. You will continue to be in our prayers and may you find comfort knowing she is with the Lord and at peace. May the Lord be with you and Marta's family.

CARL&BILL SCOTT

September 5, 2005

YOU HAVE OUR FAMILY,S PRAYERS.

Carol Guzman

September 5, 2005

Dear Keith,



My husband Tom and I are best friends of Fabian & Delaine. We have had the privilege of getting to know Marta from her visits out here to Colorado. During her last visit I had the opportunity to spend some quality time alone with Marta. I gave her a massage to help relax and comfort her aching body. I felt it a true blessing to be able to minister to her, but more importantly to pray together and share our faith. What a remarkable woman! Since then we have kept her lifted in prayer. And now be asssured that you and your two families will be lifted as you face your loss. We are thankful and find comfort knowing where she is in eternal life. Thank you for sharing her with us.



Blessings,

Carol & Tom Guzman

Mary Baker

September 4, 2005

If memory serves me, I've known Marta since 7th grade at St. Patrick's school, through St. Pius High School and Maple Woods Community college. She was a good friend, always cheerful and was committed to her family. We will all miss her. I'm grateful I was able to share several hours with her last October when I was in town and she was still able to get around. I'm sure she's smiling down on all of us now.

June Manion

September 4, 2005

My family and I had the wonderful opportunity of growing up right next door to Marta and her wonderful family. Marta was always such a beautiful little girl inside and out and grew up to be a beautiful and kind woman. We were in a neighborhood like you no longer find and I cherish all those great memories with Marta, her sister and brothers and all the Yanez family, God Bless you all.

Tammy Dodson

September 3, 2005

Keith -

May guardian angels watch over you during this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Tammy Dodson (law school friend of Karen Sims)

Kansas City, Missouri

Kari Knabe

September 2, 2005

Keith,

I hope you will find solace in the love that surrounds you, as well as from your relationship with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Margie Brown

September 2, 2005

Keith, may you be comforted knowing that Marta was loved by many, many people and will be sorely missed by them all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sr. Mary Jo Kennedy

September 2, 2005

Dear Keith,

You have my love and prayer support. You have been heroic and I pray you be comforted and renewed.

I have known Francisca for a long time so I want to send love to each one in you family line.

My Aunt Laua Thompson is your relative as well as mine.

From "down the street, five houses" I send you "Peace".

Linda Davis-Smith

September 2, 2005

Keith: I was one of the fortunate ones who got to know Marta from working with her at CIGNA in the late 80's. She was such a great person to be around and so helpful to me. She was such a joy, always cheerful, always had a smile and kind words to say about everyone. I especially remember how she would light up everytime she talked about you and your life together. Family meant everything to her. Marta will truly be missed by so many, but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.

DeAnne & Mike Wickens

September 2, 2005

Our prayers are with you all. We are so glad we had the chance to visit with Marta recently and I will always remember those twinkling dark eyes and beautiful smile.

Joan Schmidt Rabe

September 2, 2005

I went to school at St. Pius with Marta. What I remember about Marta was her smile and friendliness. She had a beautiful smile. My condolences to the entire family and I will pray for her.

Vaughn Landers

September 2, 2005

Keith, I know this is very difficult for you. Please take comfort in the fact she is now in a better place.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie Rivera

September 2, 2005

Keith,

Just wanted you to know that you and Marta have been in our thoughts and prayers for a while now. We will continue to keep you both in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts. John & I feel very lucky to have had our lives touched by Marta. When I think of Marta, I think of a ray of sunshine! Her presence brightened any room! Marta's giggles & laughther always made me smile, and her dancing eyes, and warm, welcoming, BIG, BEAUTIFUL smile never failed to greet John & me making us always feel loved and welcome. Thank you Keith for sharing Marta with us.

We are sending love and positive thoughts to you and all of Marta's family. Love,

Stephanie, John & Chance Rivera

Monica Norton

September 1, 2005

Keith,

When my mom called to give me the sad news my heart wept for you. Marta was an awesome and kind person. We are all the better for having known her. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.



With all my love,

Monica

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