Betty A Ulschak, 91, passed away Monday, November 27th, 2023. Rosary and Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4th at 9:00 AM; St. John Francis Regis Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City MO. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery will immediately follow Mass. A luncheon will be provided at St. John Francis Regis Church for those who’d like to gather and reminisce.
Betty was born in Kansas City, MO to Otto and Clara Gredell. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Ulschak; her husband, Curtis Ulschak; three brothers, Richard Gredell, Raymond Gredell, William Miller; and her sister, Mary Louise “Bobbie” Duncan. She is survived by her daughter, Lise (Ulschak) Dujakovich and husband Tom; seven grandchildren, Lacey, Jeremy, Derek, Sophia, Colin, Adam and Seth; four great grandchildren, Maeve, Nolan, Kiera and Cohen; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Betty began playing the organ when she was age 10 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She dedicated 40+ years to St. John Francis Regis Parish serving in the role of Liturgical Director. Music was her passion, and she took great care in sharing both the happy times and sad times with parishioners. Betty loved gathering with family and friends; everyone around the piano for sing-alongs. She enjoyed raising prize-winning roses and had a special place in her heart for birds and animals of all kinds. Betty also loved being outdoors, camping, and vacationing with family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to JCPRD Special Olympics, 6501 Antioch Rd., Bldg. C, Merriam, KS 66202.
