Carol Rae Spachman
Jan 13, 1940---Aug 30, 2025

Carol Rae Spachman, 85, Leawood, KS, passed away August 30, 2025.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood, KS, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. and reception after mass. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Breakthrough T1D (formally Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation /JDRF) or a charity of your choice.

Carol was born January 13, 1940, in Anamosa, IA, and attended Ames, Iowa, High School.  She then attended the University of Iowa, where she received a B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene in 1962. 

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Gladys Smith and her brother and sister-in-law, David and Stacey Smith. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Spachman, and five children, Wendy (Matt) Spachman, Christopher Spachman, Anne Spachman, Matthew (Nicole) Spachman and Scott (Karen) Spachman; ten grandchildren, Cole (Ashlyn) Pemberton, Sydney (Yelsy) Pemberton-Tercero, Reid Spachman, Carley Spachman, Ian Spachman, Gage Spachman, Hayden Spachman, Ivy Spachman, Hoyt Spachman and Violet Spachman; great grandson, Bruno Tercero; brother and sister-in-law, James and Joyce Spachman, Jr.; and nephews and nieces James (Lisa) Spachman III, Jan (Dave) Wood, Jon (Angie) Spachman, Pierce (Wanda) Smith, Grant (Sandra) Smith, Tayler Smith and Hayes Smith.


Condolences

John & LaDonna Marietti Sep 02, 2025

60 year friendship ,KC ,Missouri

Our hearts are broken losing a 60 year friend!! So loving and kind, always there if you ever needed anything. Can’t express how sad we feel.

Pierce & Wanda Smith Sep 03, 2025

Nephew and wife ,St. Louis Park ,Minnesota

We are so saddened to hear of Carol’s passing, however comforted it was peaceful. Carol was a beautiful, gentle and kind soul. We feel fortunate to have shared time with Aunt Carol and Uncle Bob last time they visited MN. All of our family’s love, condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Spachman family.

Jim & Mary Walker Sep 04, 2025

Friend ,El Cajon ,California

Carol was a dear friend and great mother-in-law to our daughter Karen. Bob, please take comfort in knowing we will see Carol again in heaven.

JACKIE AND MIKE MAYER Sep 04, 2025

FRIEND ,KANSAS CITY ,Missouri

We are beyond sad to have death steal Carol from us. She was such an important part of our lives. We have such fond memories of her and Bob at our weekly Thursday dinners where Jackie could always count on Carol to share a glass of wine with her. We will cherish our memories of fun times at their lake house and occasionally in Florida. Carol was always thinking of others and doing things to make them happy but never wanting or expecting anything in return. Carol's suffering is over. Heaven is blessed to have her. Our hearts and prayers are with Carol and all of you, her family.

Mick Lerner Sep 04, 2025

friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

I had the privilege of knowing beautiful Carol. She still lives on earth in the hearts who those who cherish her memory.

Anne Michaele Spachman Sep 05, 2025

Favorite Child 😘 ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

A Tribute to My Mom Life would not be as bright without you, Mom. You are the heart of our home, the quiet strength behind every success, and the warm hug at the end of every hard day. You’ve given me more than words could ever express — your time, your love, your patience, your wisdom. You taught me how to stand tall, how to care deeply, and how to never give up, even when life gets hard. Thank you for being my everything — my teacher, my protector, my cheerleader, and my greatest blessing. I love you more than words can say. You are, and always will be, the best part of my life.

Cecille & Albert Silverman Sep 06, 2025

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

Dear Robert Darling Carol will be missed by all of her family and friends. The sweetest woman we have known, always a smile, never a complaint. May she Rest in Peace. Cecille & Albert

Barbara and Sam Hoskinson Sep 06, 2025

Old friends ,Belleair ,Florida

To know Carol, was to love and admire Carol. She did it all as a loving wife, mother and fun loving friend. But most of all she had depth of courage that few of us achieve. May this fine lady rest in eternal peace.