Marie Nussbaum, 94, formerly of Prairie Village, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at Sweet Life of Overland Park.
Graveside services were to be held at Rose Hill Cemetery on Wednesday, Aug. 27, followed by burial. The family requests memorial contributions be made to either Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care or the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.
Marie was born in Baldwin City, Kan., to Edith Weeks Rohe and Henry Rohe. She attended the University of Kansas and worked professionally for several printing companies. Marie was always welcoming to her friends, neighbors and extended family. She was fond of cats and adopted several during her lifetime.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Leo Nussbaum; two daughters, Cheryl Linton and Caroline Rabinowitz; two sisters and a brother.
She is survived by her step-son, Rod Nussbaum of Tokyo Japan; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Special thanks are extended to the staff at the Sweet Life of Overland Park and Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care for the care and compassion they provided Marie.
Condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.