Marie A. Felz (Nanneman) passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Marie was born Feb 25th, 1929 in Wien, MO. to Joseph H. and Margaret (Huber) Nanneman. She left the family farm at age 14, moving to Kansas City where she worked as a nanny and in a luggage factory before marrying John Hugh Felz in 1955. She was a homemaker and devoted mother to her children. She enjoyed flower gardening, bargain hunting, and puzzles. She was a hard worker, a kind-hearted friend and neighbor, and a longtime member of St. Bernadette’s Catholic church, volunteering often.
She is survived by her sister Charlene Gehrs (Charlie); her seven children, JoAnn Rickner, John M. Felz (Sherry), Janet Stretz (Scott), Jean Guetterman (Gary), Jim Felz (Kim), Joyce Barton (Greg), and Joe Felz (Stacey). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Beth Rickner-Wood (Ryan), Drew Felz, Ally Williams (Ben), Brad Stretz (Courtney), Jeremy Stretz (Lauren), Jeff Guetterman (Rachel), David Guetterman (Christa), Kelli Dorrell (Mike), Josh Felz (Kailey), Zach Felz, Tim Barton (Megan), Matt Barton, Taylor Felz and Brett Felz and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Charles J. Nanneman, Roy Nanneman, and LeVern Nanneman, two sisters, Sharon Burton and Alverda Cooper, and her grandson, Samuel Rickner.
A visitation will be held from 6:00--8:00 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home: 11924 E 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 15, 2021 at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church: 9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO. 64133.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to KC Hospice House
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McGilleySheil.com for the Felz family.
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