Frances D'Angelo

Frances L. D'Angelo My wife, my pal, my coworker, my wife of 67 years – what a wonderful time we’ve had. I miss you, love. Frances L. (Fenner) D’Angelo, 88, passed away on April 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. The Rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m., with visitation to follow from 5:00-7:00 p.m., both Sunday, April 9, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 10, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lees Summit Rd. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her memory. Frances was born on September 3, 1928 in Marshall, MO, the daughter of Morrison D. and Thelma L. (Johnson) Fenner. She graduated from Marshall High School in the class of 1946. She met Norman D’Angelo and they wed on October 15, 1949, at Assumption Catholic Church in Kansas City, MO. To this union were born two children. Along with raising her family, Frances also worked for Butler Manufacturing, and later retired from the US Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force as the office manager in 1990. She was involved in P.T.A., Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and many other activities involving her children. In 1965 she and Norman built a lake home at the Lake of the Ozarks, which played a big part in their family life. They traveled abroad extensively over the years. She was a founding member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Wallace Council, and served as the first President. She was also involved in the Knights of Columbus Clown Club, St. Mark’s Catholic Church, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and line-dancing, but her biggest passion was enjoying the company of her family, especially her grandchildren! Frances is survived by her husband of 67 years, Norman, of the home; son, Don (Georgia) D’Angelo of Lee’s Summit, MO; daughter, Sandy (Mark) Hutchinson of Chilhowee, MO; grandchildren, David (Brandi) D’Angelo, Katie (Steve) Ritter, and Sean Hutchinson; great-grandchildren, Elle and Andrew D’Angelo and Madelynn and Ethan Ritter; and brother, John Fenner. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren D’Angelo; brother, William Fenner; and parents, Morrison and Thelma Fenner. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.