Mary Cecilia Kuhnlein, Age: 69
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Nov 28, 1950---Sep 13, 2020

Mary Cecilia Kuhnlein returned to heaven on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Born November 28, 1950 in Kansas City, she was a lifelong member of Visitation Catholic Church.  She graduated from St. Teresa's Academy in 1969 and received a bachelor's degree in communications from UMKC and had a 35 year career in television production before retiring from KSHB-TV.  

Mary was a grandmother and mother that always put everyone else first and would move heaven and earth to see and care for family and friends.  She loved the holidays and made Christmas a special and favorite time of year. Christmas music could be heard throughout the year at the house and she was always first on the block to show off holiday lights. Her famous seven layer dip and pumpkin bread were staples at family gatherings, beloved especially by her nephews. Mary made sure to make the most of family time and loved visiting the family lake house and going on boat rides. She particularly enjoyed sitting on the front porch on warm evenings with her sweetheart Bob watching the sunset.       

She was preceded in death by her parents Walton and Mary Kay Mulloy.  She is survived by her constant companion and love of her life, husband Robert Kuhnlein and two daughters Laura (Tim) Burger and Amy Kuhnlein (Scott Fehrm), two grandsons;Oliver and Charles Burger and 8 siblings: Nora (Bob) Reinhardt, Po (Susie) Mulloy, Timmy (Richard) Mulloy, Danny Mulloy, Lulu (Dave) Barton, Peggy (Tony) Quirarte, Eddie (Ann Beth) Mulloy, and Carol Mulloy Majors, and her many beloved nieces and nephews as well as lifelong friends. How fortunate we were to have had an angel among us. She was the embodiment of grace and kindness and lived the golden rule to the fullest. Mary will be so dearly missed.   

Contributions can be made in her name to St. Teresa’s Academy and the Robert F. Kuhnlein Scholarship Fund c/o RockhurstUniversity.

Private services will be held. 


Condolences

George Jakobe Sep 17, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I enjoyed fun times I had with Mary at Redemptorist. Even though our lives had not touched I still enjoyed her smile and sense of humor..

connie heitman Sep 18, 2020

FREIND ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

Mary was truly a Beautiful and Loving Lady ,,,inside and out. I will so Miss Her and her love for family. Always made Goodies at Christmas time for us here at Neenan Company and we just loved them.

Mike Joy Sep 18, 2020

Friend ,Lee's Summit ,Missouri

A sweet outgoing friend with a great sense of humor.

Diane Meyer Sep 18, 2020

friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Fond remembrance of many great times. Particularly a birthday party given for me, sophomore year hosted at her parents. Mary was an angel!

Mike Schockey Sep 20, 2020

Friend ,Smithville ,Missouri

Back in the 1970’s at Redemptorist I remember playing many a games of volleyball, ski and lake trips with Mary, Bob and other club members. Mary was a great person to be around. May she Rest In Peace.

Bob Basile Sep 20, 2020

Colleague ,Leawood ,Kansas

Worked with Mary in the seventies and she was a joy to be around. She was positive and upbeat all the time. She took her job very seriously and did it flawlessly. Rest In Peace, Mary.

Barbara & Larry Reed Sep 20, 2020

Friend ,Lees Summit ,Missouri

Laura, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I remember her as a kind and loving person. Your children will certainly miss their Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. Her memory will keep her alive in your hearts.

Victor Scheffe Sep 20, 2020

friend ,North Kansas City ,Missouri

I have many fond memories from times with the Redemptorist singles/volleyball group. Mary truly was a delight to be around. She was liked by many people and will be a tremendous loss. Vic Scheffe

John V McKenna Sep 21, 2020

co-worker ,Lees Summit ,Missouri

I first met Mary in May of 1984 when I started working the night shift at KSHB. As a Rockhurst High grad and her an STA grad, we had an instant bond. Mary was always teaching me new things in the workplace and mixed in a great and teasing sense of humor while doing it. Mary will be greatly missed but as a person of faith, I know Mary now has eternal peace and happiness.

Timothy Reinhardt Sep 22, 2020

Favorite Nephew ,HAYMARKET ,Virginia

Hi Kuhnlein's, So sorry to hear about Mary. She was a very sweet person and beautiful inside and out. She will be sorely missed in the Kuhnlein family, the Mulloy clan, the greater K.C. community, and beyond. We hope to see you all soon, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.. Best, The Tim & Kari Reinhardts

Kathy Quinn Sep 22, 2020

former KSHB co-worker/friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I worked with Mary at KSHB for more than 10 years on the morning show. I consider all my former 41ers like family---and Mary was very special---she showed me how to remove pen stains with hair spray, how to use tape to clean lint off my clothes and we connected because we were both from large Irish catholic families! She was so proud of her girls and always talked about her wonderful husband...My heart goes out to her family!

CP Perkins Sep 23, 2020

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Our thoughts are with the family during this challenging time, words can’t express your loss. If you need anything please let us know The Perkins

Dr. Mary Stanton Sep 24, 2020

Friend/Neighbors of Eddie and AB Mulloy ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Our heartfelt condolences to the Kuhnlein and Mulloy family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Dr. Mary Stanton and Aide Andreu

Pat McAnany Sep 24, 2020

Bob, I know this is a terribly difficult time for you. Please remember that you have a network of old high school friends that stand by you and are ready to help out in any way we can. I hope that when this pandemic passes we can all get together again on a regular basis. Pat

Steve Fritts Oct 07, 2020

Worked with her ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Mary was a great person and I enjoyed working with her for many years. She started working for KBMA about the same time I did. She produced 41 Treehouse Lane and had a great time doing it with Mary Lu Anderson. (Even a monkey got loose on the set) Over her many years at KBMA/KSHB she successfully worked on most every show and production the station did. She even worked even the weird shifts of late night shows and very early morning shows. Through it all she was a joy to work with and a good friend. I will miss her.