Mary Ann Fenner
September 9, 1920 – July 1, 2012
Mary Ann Fenner passed away Sunday night, July 1, 2012. Devoted wife of the late George H. Fenner, wonderful mother of Michael, Gary, and Bob Fenner, and extraordinary grandmother of nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mary Ann is survived by her three sons, their wives, Anne Fenner, Peggy McGraw, and Diane Fenner, their children, Hilary Dessouky and Ben Fenner, Kate, Luke, Jesse, and Wyatt Fenner, and Max McGraw, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mary Ann’s sense of adventure, known to all, had its roots in her upbringing — raised, with her four brothers, by seven loving and free-spirited aunts, in a house filled with fun. She carried this throughout her life, as a ready friend, spirited wife, supportive mother, and the Auntie Mame of grandmothers, always up for a last minute trip, a quick card game, a story or two, or a day at Worlds of Fun.
Celebration of Life, 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Dear Gary and Fenner Family,
I am sorry to hear of Mary Ann’s death. She and Mom were good friends, and it was always fun to see Mary Ann. A few months before Mom died, Lennie and I took her to Kansas City to visit Mary Ann. Seeing her was good for Mom, because Mary Ann was just as lively and fun as ever. I know that you and all of her friends will miss her–she was a special person.
Mary Lou Wylie
My condolences for your loss. Your mother was a very warm, gracious, kind and loving person. I’m sure everyone who knew her will miss her. Love and prayers to her and her family.
To all the Fenners, especially Gary, my graduating classmate from 1965 at CBHS:
Your mother was a dynamic individual, and she and your father raised 3 wonderful sons. My prayers for you as you grieve her loss.
I am hopeful that you also treasure her spirit and memories. Those will sustain you and give you peace.
Best wishes,
Mary Ann Fenner was a fine wife, mother and woman. The evidence is in the fine character and quality of the children she raised. My sincere respect and condolences to the entire family. Ron Taylor
I will always remember Mary Ann as a fun-loving & spirited person. She was so kind and caring to me. She will be greatly missed, but you have so many wonderful memories to help you through the dark days to come.
Dear Fenners,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mary Ann’s passing. My youthful memories of her always include her smile.
A fun lady who will be missed, and I know; was a treasure to you all. My sympathy Norma and Danny Norris
Gary and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Ron
Mike, Gary, and Bob,
Maurice and I offer our sincere condolences at the loss of your Mother.
She had to have been a wonderful lady to have raised a great family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane and Maurice Delaney
To Mary Ann’s sons ,
Thank you for sharing your mom with the Senior Clinic staff here at St Joseph Medical Center. she was aresident at Grand Court here in KC and we would make appts for her to see her doctors.She was a joy to see her and what fun stories she shared.
Please accept our prayers of sympathy from the Senior Clinic staff.
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is difficult but you were fortunate she lived a long life. I am sure she is with friends and family now and may you all enjoy each other and your memories of your mother.
Phil Zaroor
Dear Judge, Mike and Ben,
We are very sorry to learn of your loss.
Shilee and Dave
To the Fenner Family, we were saddened to hear about the passing of your mother Mary Ann. I have some great memories of your mother, father and the Fenner family especially the trip we took as young kids to Estes Park, CO. Your mother and family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you and give you the strength of Gods grace to see you through this tough time. Warmest Regards, Michael
Gary, Mike, and Bob,
We so enjoyed and remembered your mother from our high school days. You are in our thoughts.
Herb and Kathy.
Mike, Gary, and Bob
Jo Ann and I wish to offer our condolences on the loss of your mother.
She was a very wonderful lady and you and your families were fortunate to have her love and gudiance for so many years.
John and Jo Ann
Dear Gary, Mike & Bob. I was very sorry to hear of your Mother’s Passing. She was a grand lady. And will be missed. I am sorry I won’t be able to attend the service. Unfortunately I can not get away from work. We have 3 men on vacation this week which leaves only me to keep everything operating normally. My Thoughts and Prayer’s will be with you. Love James & Vicki Fenner
Heartfelt sympathy to your dear family. May the Father of tender mercies and God of all comfort you at this time. 2Corinthians 1:3,4.
Gary, Mike and Bob,
Your Mom was one of the most wonderfu ladies that I have known. I met her when Gary & I were in the first grade and always admired the smile she had for everyone and the fun stories she had to tell! You were so lucky to have her for this many years and she was grateful to see her 3 boys accomplish so much and raise such fine families!!!
I still carry many stories Mary Ann and George would share with me. Always had time for family. She loved sending packages to her grand children with funny stickers all over it. What fun it was to help her You all are in my prayers.
To Mike and all the Fenner family,
We are sad that you have lost your dear Mary Ann. We knew from Hilary that she was a very special person and a truly wonderful grandmother. Our love and sympathy to all of you.
Gary and Family, You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother.She was always a joy when she came in the Village Shop, and whenever she was at a meeting or a Political event or other function.
To the Fenner family,
We will always remember Mary Ann as a friend and neighbor. She brought a lot of fun and warmth into our lives…as she did so many others. Please accept our condolences.
Mike, Gary and Bob sure sorry about your mother. She was a great person. Sorry can not make the service. Bob and I headed out of town.
Mike, Gary, Bob, sorry for the loss of your mother. I’m sure all of you will miss her greatly.
Mike, your Mother had a long and good life, this is just the next step in life. My she rest in peace.
Find comfort in the Celebration of Life and in kindness of family and friends.
Love,
Chery & Greg
Jeff and I send our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved mother, as well as our sincerest acknowledgment of what was obviously a beautifully lived life. Best regards, Pam Alexander/Jeff Ray
My prayers and thought are with you with the passing of such a fun and wonderful woman. Your mother was my friend from the Country Club where we spent countless days chatting about her loving children and grand children. She was always so full of enthusiasm and loved sharing stories of Christmas pageants the children were in. She will be greatly missed by so very many. May she rest in peace.
Fondly,
Gloria Tospon Crouch
Gary and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother. She was a unique individual, encompassing the true meaning of “joie de vivre.”
Fondly,
Jay and Gail McMillen
Dear Mike, Gary and Bob,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. We were in Wisconsin or we would have come to St. Joe.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jim