Joan Claire (Cahill) Wessel, Age: 92
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Apr 02, 1927---Dec 02, 2019

     Joan Claire (Cahill) Wessel, 92, Kansas City, KS, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019.  Visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:30 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 7,  at St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. 7th Kansas City, KS.  Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church or Sisters Servants of Mary, 800 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66102.

 Joan was born April 2, 1927, in Kansas City, KS and was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima Grade School, Bishop Ward High School, class of 1944, and attended St. Mary College, in Leavenworth.  Joan was employed in 1966 at Providence-St. Margaret Health Center, retiring in 1992 as Medical Record Supervisor.  She was a member of Providence-St. Margaret Auxiliary, serving on the Board as secretary for 2 years, Kansas City, KS "Friends of the Arts", serving as president for 2 years, Wyandotte County Solos, Widowed Group.  She was a volunteer at the Gift Shop at Providence -St. Margaret Health Center for eight years after her retirement.  

She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar, her parents Robert and Mary (Sterbens)Cahill, and her son David Wessel.  She is survived by 8 children; Bob and Kay Wessel, Dan and Theresa Wessel, Sue  and Steve Bova, Pam and Mike Collins, Pat  and Frank Lipovitz, Nancy and John Falk, Jodie  and John Berve,  Kristie  and Scott Pelham, 19 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. 

Joan's last words were "My greatest love and joy has been my children and my entire family. They have been a true blessing and reason for my life"


Condolences

Michelle Scanlon Dec 03, 2019

Friend of daughter ,Kansas City ,Kansas

My deepest sympathies to your entire family. Sending my thoughts and prayers for your loss.

Rachelle Cole Dec 04, 2019

Friend ,Holt ,Missouri

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Julie Anderson Dec 04, 2019

Pat L. Co-Worker ,Liberty ,Missouri

As Pat's co-worker, we witnessed the love of this Family towards their Mother and all the care that they gave her. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family during this time.

Pat Gaunce Dec 05, 2019

Friend of Kay ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Kay, condolences to you and Bob on the passing of his Mother. I remember her for her tireless commitment to Providence.

Ann and Jim Roberts Dec 05, 2019

Friends ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Ann and Jim Roberts wish to offer you our sincerest condolences on the death of Joan. She will be in God"s hands and in our prayers.

Pat Kalcic Dec 05, 2019

Friend ,Louisburg ,Kansas

Your mom was so sweet, Ron and I thought so much of her. Unfortunately I’m unable to attend the service due to a prior engagement that I’m unable to get out of. It makes me sad that I can’t be there. Love and prayers to the family, Pat

Jim Banister Dec 05, 2019

Friend of son Bob Wessel ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Bob and family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother/grandmother. Jim Banister

Connie Kucenic Dec 06, 2019

Friend ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Pat, Frank, Kelly and entire family, I just heard about your beautiful Mother's passing. What an incredible legacy she nutured during her time with us, and has now left behind to carry on her footprints. She will live on through you. God Bless, and we are so very sorry for your loss.

Marie Luten Dec 06, 2019

Friend of Nancy & John Falk & Dan & Theresa Wessel ,Lee's Summit ,Missouri

I was sorry to hear about the death of your mom. I'm sure she will be missed greatly but all of her family. You have my deepest sympathy. I'm sorry I will not be able to attend the visitation or the services. Please know that I care I love you all dearly. Marie Luten

Michael sterbens Dec 07, 2019

Ed sterbens son ,Quartz hill ,California

Sorry for your loss you’re in our prayers Mike and toni Sterbens from California

Charles and Regina McBee Dec 12, 2019

Frank and Pat......Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother/mother in law. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlie Cindric Jan 27, 2020

Friend ,Denver ,Colorado

My best to the entire family on hearing of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful women I had the pleasure of interacting with when I didn’t know any better. God bless her and all of you. C Cindric

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church
Address:
615 North 7th Street
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66101
Date:
Dec 07, 2019
Time:
9:00 AM
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Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church
Address:
615 North 7th Street
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66101
Date:
Dec 07, 2019
Time:
10:30 AM
Google Map:
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