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Pauline Iiams- Castagno Obituary

Pauline L. Iiams- Castagno, age 83, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, after an extended illness. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, William L. Iiams, Bryan Scott Iiams, Stacey Allen Iiams, Ryan Thomas Salyer and William Dean Iiams. Memorials may be made to Ararat Shrine Children's Hospitals. Polly was born July 8, 1925, in Leeton, Mo. She attended high school in Holden, Mo., and graduated from Draughon's Business College in Kansas City. She retired from U.A.W Local 31 in 1981 after many years as an Executive Secretary. Following retirement, she obtained a real estate license and enjoyed a new career in real estate. She was involved in many organizations including Order of the Eastern Star, Ladies Oriental Shrine and Casbah Darlins, and was a member with her husband at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Nick Castagno of the home; one daughter, Debra Salyer of Independence; and one son, William D Iiams of Independence. Also four step-sons, Nick Castagno Jr., David Castagno, Kim Castagno, Michael Castagno; one step-daughter, Mary Lynn Bruce; 14 grandchildren and three great-children and many relatives and dear friends. Polly will be remembered for her continuous love for friends and family, her knack for fishing and dancing, and always dressed to impress. Her family will miss her big heart, charismatic smile, and especially her mac & cheese! Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 10, 2008.

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Diana Taylor

November 11, 2008

DEBBIE,
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON WHO ALWAYS HAD THAT TWINKLE IN HER EYE. SHE LEFT ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES FOR RYAN AND YOU TO REMEMBER HER BY. JUST THINK NO MORE PEPPER ON THE MASHED POTATOES.

Dott Salyer

November 11, 2008

Deb-

I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It is never easy to lose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ryan.

Sue and Linda

November 10, 2008

Debbie and Billy, Our thoughts are with you and your families. We have so many special memories of our times together-Sunday dinners, Bonanza and of course dessert plus fun vacations. Your mother was a very friend and second Mom to me.

Marsha Garrett

November 10, 2008

I was indeed fortunate to have my Aunt Polly. Life was never dull when Polly was around and I will truly miss her mischievious laugh. She was loving and generous and I always loved visiting Debbie as a kid. I'll never forget the sight of her sitting on a cardboard box in front of our TV because Dad told her he had box seats for her to the A's baseball game. She just played right along. Aunt Polly will be truly missed.

Rose McVey

November 10, 2008

My thoughts & Prayers are with you. Polly was a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with her many years ago and have thought of her many times over the years. Hold on to all those wonderful memories.

Gail Metcalf Schartel

November 10, 2008

Deb,

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as someone my parents enjoyed being friends with and for being one of the good-looking moms in the neighborhood. My thoughts are with you.

Lisa Towler

November 10, 2008

Nick, we are so sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. I will miss her laughter and "kid" whenever she would talk to me. Her presence has been missed at all Casbah Darlin functions for a long time. I hope you take comfort in knowing she is at peace now. We love you.

Scott and Lisa Towler

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