Betty "Marie" Luth

Marie was born in Kansas City, Kansas, November 1, 1916 to Robert and Bina Sympson. She had one child, a son, Tom O’Dell, who was her pride and joy. She married Harry Luth on September 30, 1933.

Tom Brokaw called the people of the United States that were born between 1914 and 1924, “The Great Generation,” because of their willingness to sacrifice for the good of our country, and their families. Marie Luth demonstrated these very character traits in her life. She worked as a Harvey Girl as waitress at Union Station, later as a radio technician at the B-25 Fairfax Bomber Production Plant during World War II, was a secretary for Allis Chalmers, and a key punch operator at Townley Metal and Hardware, before she retired. Marie also tirelessly volunteered and supported the Humane Society most of her life. Like many people of this generation she had a strong work ethic, valued education, and there was nothing more important to her than her family.

To her love ones, she was known as Marie, Mom, Grandma Honey, and Aunt Marie. She always made the children of our family feel special, and her love for them was unconditional, for five generations. For all of us, we loved her spunk, her quick wit and sense of humor, and she was an entertainer in a crowd. She was also an avid basketball fan!

She will be truly missed.

Surviving Relatives:

Son Tom O’Dell and wife Jan of Bonita Springs, Florida

Grandson Mark O’Dell and wife Radonna of Olathe, Kansas

Great Grandchildren:

Marissa Osenbaugh and husband Brek of Edmond, Oklahoma

Ky O’Dell and wife Yari of San Antonio, Texas

Trey O’Dell and wife Shannen of Olathe, Kansas

Brother- in-law Bob Luth of Mulberry, Kansas

Nephews:

Steve Sympson and wife Nancy of Kansas City, Missouri

George Sympson of St. Louis, Missouri

Nieces:

Melinda Stagner and husband Darold of Overland Park, Kansas

Melissa Grimm of Kansas City, Missouri

Robbie Davis and husband Rosevelt of Kansas City, Kansas

Great Great Grandchildren: Marley and Lennin Osenbaugh

Great Nieces: Madison Wolf and Catherine Stagner

Preceded in Death:

Father Robert Louis Sympson

Mother Bina Sympson

Brothers and Sisters:

Bob Sympson

Eddie Sympson

Perry Sympson

Donald Sympson

Martha Sympson

Husband Harry Luth

Grandson Kelly O’Dell