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Susan Frank

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Susan Frank obituary, 1951-2026, Kansas City, MO

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1951

DIED

2026

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6054 Pryor Ave

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Susan Frank Obituary

Susan Frank

July 21, 1951 - March 14, 2026

Kansas City, Missouri - Susan Jean (Mihelic) Frank, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was born July 21, 1951, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Susan devoted 43 years to teaching, inspiring generations of students with her patience, encouragement, and love of learning. Teaching was not just her profession, but her calling.

She loved travel and adventure, had a deep affection for animals, and brought kindness and warmth to those around her.

Susan is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert, and her son, Chris, along with extended family and many friends.

Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 p.m. on Friday with a Rosary held at 1:30p.m. The Interment will follow services Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Alzheimer's research or St. Luke's Hospice House in Susan's memory. Full online obituary and condolences at www.ruppfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kansas City Star from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Susan Frank

Mar

20

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Rupp Funeral Home

6054 Pryor Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64504

Mar

20

Rosary

1:30 p.m.

Rupp Funeral Home

6054 Pryor Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64504

Mar

20

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Rupp Funeral Home

6054 Pryor Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64504

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6054 Pryor Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64504

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Mary Ann (Gunter) Sauter

March 17, 2026

Our deepest sympathy to Susan's family. She was a sweet, kind person, dedicated to her family and her career. May she rest in peace.

Linda Hamm

March 17, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Chris and family. Linda, Larry and Chris Hamm.

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