Lyubov “Luba” Shoykhet, 69, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Feb. 27 peacefully in her home.

Graveside services were held on March 1 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery (5529 Ditzler Ave, Raytown, MO 64133). 

She was born on Oct. 8, 1954, to Larissa and Michael Litovchik in Odessa, Ukraine. She graduated from university with a degree in design. She married Pyotr Shoykhet in 1974 in Odessa and moved to the Kansas area in 1979. 

She was a cosmetologist and loved meeting new people. She was passionate about traveling, taking cruises with her husband and taking the perfect photo of her kitty. She enjoyed swimming at the Olathe community center, spending time with her grandkids and French toast at IHOP. 

She is survived by her husband, Pytor Shoykhet; son, Michael Shoykhet; daughter, Maria Balsly; son-in-law, Adam Balsly; grandson, Zander Balsly; granddaughter, Ava Balsly; sister, Ella Krupovlansky; and nephews, Robert and Antolik Krupovlansky.

Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com