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Rosa Gold, 94, of Overland Park, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, at Village Shalom.
Graveside services were to have been held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mrs. Gold worked for Mendel’s Dress Manufacturing Co. as a designer’s seamstress from 1952 until her retirement in 1980.
She was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom and its Sisterhood, Hadassah, AMIT Women, the Jewish Community Center and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.
Mrs. Gold was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was a Holocaust survivor.
She immigrated to the United States, coming thru Ellis Island, and came to Kansas City to join her sister and brother-in-law.
Mrs. Gold was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dave Gold, in 2006.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Matt and Jody Gold, Overland Park, and Bob Gold, San Francisco; her sister and brother-in-law, Lilly and Abe Meth, Prescott, Ariz.; grandchildren, Sara, Alex and Alyssa Gold; and nieces and nephews.
An online guestbook can be accessed at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, (816) 361-5211). |
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Sally Greenblatt, 98, of Kansas City, Mo., died at her home in Grand Court in Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 13.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 16, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, with internment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Sally was born in Boston and always regarded herself as a Bostonian. Even though she lived in Kansas City more than 30 years, she told people she just arrived here and in comparison to Boston, Kansas City winters are not cold and she did not have an accent.
Even at 98, she was an avid reader and took great pleasure in her book club friends who welcomed her in their midst and appreciated her insight and wit. She was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom, the Jewish Community Center, Hadassah and many other well-known Jewish organizations. She prided herself on being an Orthodox Jew and a strong advocate of the State of Israel.
Sally took pride in being independent and was able to take care of herself and manage her life to the very moment of her passing. She was devoted to her family and took great pride in their accomplishments.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Joel Pelofsky of Kansas City; and her son and daughter-in-law, Stan and Jacqueline Greenblatt of San Francisco. She particularly enjoyed her grandchildren, Mark Pelofsky and wife Kari Tannenbaum; Carl Pelofsky and wife Kyla Hartong; Lisa Pelofsky and partner Bronwyn Werner; Rachel Greenblatt; Brian Greenblatt and wife Lucia Greenblatt; Daniel Greenblatt and Michael Greenblatt; and her six great-grandchildren, who fondly called her Grandma Sally.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Harry Greenblatt; her brother, Morris Weinstein; and sisters, Rebecca Schecter and Ann Leavitt.
An online guestbook can be accessed at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, (816) 361-5211. |
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Sharon Kay Hunter, 68, of Kansas City, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 7.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 14, at Congregation Beth Torah. Shiva was held on Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 at each of her daughters’ homes. The family suggests memorial contributions to Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Suite 850, Kansas City, MO 64108; Youth Friends, 1800 Baltimore, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64108; or TMC Charitable Foundation, 2310 Holmes, Suite 735, Kansas City, MO 64108.
Sharon was born in Omaha, Neb., on Sept. 22, 1941. She grew up in Kansas City, where she attended Southwest High School. She retired from the finance department for the city of Kansas City, Mo.
She volunteered for the PTA at her children’s schools and was involved in other community organizations, most recently at Youth Friends and Union Station.
Sharon enjoyed movies, mystery books, volunteering and playing games and reading with her grandchildren.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Emma Steinzeig and a sister, Arlene Plassmeyer.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Neil Bass, Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Lisa and Chris Angelotti, Shawnee, Kan.; and her sister, Hanna Apple, Las Vegas.
Arr: Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri. |
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Bennie A. Jacobs, 87, South Bend, Ind., died Thursday, Feb. 4, at his home.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 5, at Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hebrew Orthodox Congregation in South Bend, Ind.; Congregation BIAV in Overland Park; Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy; or a charity of one’s choice.
Bennie was born in Mishawaka, Ind., on May 31, 1922. He grew up in South Bend and was a lifelong resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, then graduated from Purdue University and was an electrical engineer.
He was a member of Sinai Synagogue, Hebrew Orthodox Congregation and B’nai B’rith.
Bennie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol, 26 years ago. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Shonnie and Lou Klatch, South Bend, Gina Jacobs, Overland Park, and Esther and Albert Goetz, Fairfax, Va.; seven grandchildren, Nathan (Miriam), Rachel, Aaron and David Klatch, and Shira, Abby and Joel Mann; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Erv and Corrine Karlin; and sister-in-law, Sarah Jacobs.
Bennie was an avid bowler, softball player, handball player and swimmer during his early years, and continued to be devoted to exercise at the YMCA until his latest illness. |
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Phyllis Audrey Leidner Lissauer, 94, of Overland Park, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 14, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.The family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice or The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
Mrs. Lissauer was born in Cleveland. While living in Cleveland, she met George Lissauer. In 1936 they were married in Dallas, where he and his brothers owned a women’s ready-to-wear manufacturing company for many years.
In Dallas, she sang in the choirs at Temple Emanuel and Sherith Israel Synagogue. Music was a big part of her life. She was known as “The Wedding Singer.” Music was her passion.
In the late 1980s, she and her husband moved to the Kansas City area to be with her son and daughter. She then was a sales representative for Suzuki Music Company.
Mrs. Lissauer was a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, Brandeis University Women and the National Council of Jewish Women.
She loved reading, was active in a book club, stayed informed on current events and loved to play bridge.
Mrs. Lissauer was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George Lissauer, in 1999 and her sister, Eunice Becker.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Carol Lissauer, Overland Park; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and James Kaplan, Mission Hills; brother, Malcolm Leidner, Dallas; grandchildren, Judi and Joseph Tauber, Deborah Glassberg, Jamie and Jodi Kaplan, David and Sara Lissauer, Catherine Lissauer and Jodi and Tim Shroba; and great-grandchildren, Allyson, Jessica, David, Sam, Jacqueline, Joseph, Jennavieve, Grant, Logan, Leah, Anna and Isaac.
An online guestbook can be accessed at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, (816) 361-5211. |
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Sanford Peltzman, age 81, of Overland Park, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Graveside services were held Sunday, Feb. 14, at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Sandy worked for Goodman Hardware for 25 years as sales manager, and then started his own hardware store in Independence called Sterling Hardware for the next 15 years. He then worked for A-Z Office Supplies as sales manager for five years until he retired. He was a fine artist; his family and friends have all benefited by his legacy of beautiful art. Sanford could always make a new friend; he was kind, friendly and always liked by all. He was born in New York on May 11, 1928; he then moved with his family to Kansas City in 1934.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Florence Peltzman and Ethel Peltzman. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Leonard Glass; daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia and Will Sattley, Pam and Bill Jones and Renee and Ted Walkup, son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Betty Peltzman; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Karra and Robb Muller, Corie and Mike Crabtree and Brooke and Nate Kimball; grandsons, Matthew Jones and Zack Sattley; granddaughter, Rachel Walkup; grandsons and granddaughters-in-Iaw, Mike and Monica Sattley, Ryan and Monica Sattley and Josh and Brittany Sattley; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Sanford was a wonderful brother, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all. The family appreciates all the work done by KC Hospice and Delmar Gardens.
There is an online guestbook at www.louismemorialchapel.com. Donations can be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital or KC Hospice. |
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On Thursday, Feb. 11, Elmer Price of Prairie Village, passed away, just one day shy of his 92nd birthday.
Elmer was born on Feb. 12, 1918, in Galena Kan., the third son of Yetta Brooks and Louis Price. The family moved to Miami, Okla., where they opened a dry-goods business, which Elmer would eventually assist in operating. He graduated from Miami High School and spent his first year of college at Texas A&M. He transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where he joined Phil Beta Delta fraternity and was forever a die-hard Sooner.
Elmer enlisted in the Air Force on Oct. 31, 1942, and after OCS, became a communications officer with Cryptographic Security training. He spent his war years in France and Northern Africa as a supply officer, learning skills he would later employ in his business career. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the American Theater Ribbon Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1946 as a captain, and in the reserves was promoted to major.
Elmer returned to Oklahoma to join his parents and brothers, Jack and Edward (Buddy), in the family business, Louis Price & Sons, with stores in Miami, Okla., and Chetopa and Baxter Springs, Kan. In 1947, while visiting his dear friend and fraternity brother, Bob Koenigsdorf, Elmer was introduced to his future bride and love of his life, Betty Wacknov, and as they say, the rest is history.
Betty and Elmer were married on Sept. 5, 1948, and spent the first six months of their marriage in Miami, Okla., then back to Kansas City, where Elmer began a 45-year career in the textile distribution business as owner and president of American White Goods Company. True to his modest nature, he always listed his occupation as salesman.
Elmer and Betty were members of Kehilath Israel Synagogue since 1948, where they celebrated many lifecycle events and where Elmer was a member of its Men’s Club. He was a member of the board of directors at Landmark Bank, a member of the Ararat Temple, was a 32nd degree Mason, and was a member of the ROMEOs. He was a past board member of the Jewish Geriatric Center. Always an avid learner, he especially enjoyed participating in recent years in adult education classes at the Jewish Community Center.
Elmer was predeceased by his parents, Yetta and Louis Price; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Johanna Price and Buddy and Anne Price; brother-in-law, Leonard Wacknov; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Wacknov. He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Betty; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Bruce Krigel; sons, Marc and Louis Price; grandchildren, Eliyahu (Andy) and Shanti Krigel, Emily Krigel, Jeffrey Krigel, Ashley and Joe Jonas, Aaron Price, Evan Price and Alex Price; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Kavod Moshe Krigel and Kaela Grace Krigel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Natalie Wacknov, Paul Wacknov, Donna and Sam Zavelo, Myrna and Jerry Wacknov and Chris and David Wacknov; and many nieces and nephews.
Elmer’s family appreciates the wonderful care he received from his doctors, whom he considered his family: Don Cohen, Loren Berenbom, Mark Myron and Peter Shapiro, as well as Randy and Elyse Block and their exceptional caregivers.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 14, at Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family would like to suggest contri- butions to the Yetta and Louis Price Fund at Kehilath Israel Synagogue, the Shriners Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Elmer led a rich, full and long life — always with a positive attitude. He used to say that every day you were here to see it, it was a beautiful day. To Elmer, family was most important and he cherished his beautiful family above all else. He will be missed and remembered by all of us.
An online guestbook can be accessed at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, (816) 361-5211. |
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Albert L. Rothchild, 97, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday, Feb.14, at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Services were held Monday, Feb. 15, at The Louis Memorial Chapel. Private family burial. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.
Mr. Rothchild was a traveling sales associate, selling men’s clothing before his retirement.
He was born in Kansas City, Mo., and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Rothchild was a supporter of the Jewish Community Center, the Federation and the American Red Cross.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Rothchild, in 2004.
Mr. Rothchild is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Marshall Podolsky, St. Louis; grandchildren, Janice and Daniel Goldman, Lisa and Mark Gubernik and Jeff and Joli Podolsky; great-grandchildren, Bari and Joey Goldman, Andrew Goldman, Melanie and Amanda Gubernik and Michael and Lara Podolsky.
An online guestbook can be accessed at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, (816) 361-5211. |
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