Thelma Faye Diamond (Brahinsky) Bray, 95, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at her home in Columbia, Missouri. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Thelma lived over 50 years in the Kansas City area. She also lived in St. Joseph, Missouri, Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Gary was born Oct. 31, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Leon and Pearl Kretchmer. He graduated from Center High School in 1964 and received his undergraduate degree in the field of science and an M.S. degree in social work from UMKC. He was also a licensed counselor.
Jeanette Lewis, 91, beloved wife of the late Sylvan Geiderman and the late Albert Lewis. Daughter of the late Rachel and Meyer Mallin. Sister of the late Frank (Manon) Mallin. Loving mother of Howard (Mary) Geiderman, the late Ellice (Vernon) DeBolt and the late Marcia Geiderman. Adored Nana of Lauren (Dave) Lenn, Sarah DeBolt and Catherine (Scott) DeBolt. Cherished great-grandmother of Margaret and Ainsley Lenn.
Rabbi Stuart Ervin Davis, 87 years old, passed away at his home on Dec. 28, 2020, in Overland Park.
Theodore H. Seligson, FAIA, of Kansas City, Missouri, 90, died on Jan. 4, 2021, of COVID. The son of Harry and Rose Haith Seligson and stepson of Libby Seligson Mezvinsky, Ted was born Nov. 10, 1930, in Kansas City and grew up in Westwood Hills, Kansas.
In loving memory of Hal Straus who passed away in December 2020. He is survived by his wife of 66 years; three daughters; four grandchildren; and a niece, nephew and great nephew. He was preceded in death by a son. Hal will be sorely missed by all. Rest in peace.
Marcia Gayle Cooper (Adelman)
Marcia Gayle Cooper (Adelman), 73, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully at 12:16 a.m. on Dec. 20, 2020, at Kansas City Hospice House.
Norman Frank
Norman Frank, 77, of Roeland Park, Kansas, died Dec. 27, 2020. A private family service was held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Sheffield Cemetery.
Sol Koenigsberg
Sol Koenigsberg, age 96 of Leawood, died on Dec. 24, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on Dec. 11, 1924. A private family graveside service was held on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City or KC Shepherd’s Center.
Gerald R. Rosenblum
Gerald R. (Jerry) Rosenblum died on Dec 25, 2020, in his sleep at his home. He was 88 years old.
