Mary Eileen Ragan

Mary "Eileen" Rohrer Bowen Ragan passed away on October 15 after a brief illness. Visitation will be on Monday from 6-8pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Tuesday, October 20th at the church and burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Eileen was born July 27, 1922 in Wathena, KS to Joseph & Elizabeth Rohrer. Eileen was the 5th of 7 children raised on a small Depression era farm. She met her future husband, Earl (Bud) J. Bowen in St. Joseph, MO. They were married in November 1946, eventually relocated to Raytown, MO and had two children; a son, David and a daughter, Terry.

Eileen was a devoted, lifelong Catholic and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raytown, MO. She always trusted in her faith through the many hardships in her life. Eileen worked as a cafeteria cook and manager at Westridge Elementary school for 25 years. After a long friendship with Winston B. Ragan, Eileen and Winston wed in 1984. They spent their time traveling, gardening and entertaining friends & family.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Bud (1969); daughter, Terry (1986); 2nd husband, Winston (2001) and all 6 of her brothers & sisters. She is survived by her son, David and his wife Jeanne; her 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and her sister-in-law & best friend, Bette Rhule.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Angles and the staff at Kansas City Hospice House for their kindness, care and support. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences can be left at www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr:McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133, 816-353-6555.