Lillian Claire Semrad

Lillian Claire Semrad (nee Ryniker), age 98, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024.

She was born on October 15, 1926, daughter of the late Charles and Claire Ryniker. She was the devoted wife of 55 years to the late Raymond Anthony Semrad (1925-2004). Mother of four children, Debbie Fox, Phil (Ingrid), Cindy Johnson (Mike), Jeanine McShea (John); proud grandmother of nine; great grandmother of ten; unwavering sister to Yvette Miller and beloved Aunt and friend to many. Lillian truly lived life to the fullest with grace and poise. As an avid gardener, she made everything around her more beautiful through her love of flowers.

Please join the Semrad family in celebrating Lillian’s life on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church: 16000 W. 143rd St. Olathe, KS 66062. Visitation at the church at 10:00 am followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am. Interment Private. A Celebration of Lillian's Life: Mass: will be held on February 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 2900 Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174. 

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Lillian’s memory to the Danny Did Epilepsy Foundation at www.dannydid.org (or mail to 3008 Central St., Ste. 203, Evanston, IL 60201) or Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org (or mail to P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516).

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