ARTHUR JOHN KROENKE Arthur John Kroenke, 96, of The Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO passed away on April 16, 2015. Visitation will be Sunday, April 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd Kansas City, MO 64133. Funeral Service will be Monday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arthur proudly served his country in World War II where he received the Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, the love of his life for nearly 50 years, and his seven siblings. He is survived by his children, Diane Kroenke Ciafullo, Raytown, Sherry Kroenke (Craig Metzler), Kansas City, Kathryn Noland (Forrest), Kansas City, Martina Mothersbaugh (David), Raytown, Arthur John Kroenke Jr. (Leta), Raytown, and Sandi Foster (Chris), Kansas City, as well as 21 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr. D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218.
