Beverly Kissgen (Altieri) Renner

She was born July 14, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William Kissgen and Helen (nee Altieri) Kissgen. After William’s death, she and her younger sisters were raised in Oregon with their mother and James D. Hunt. By 1957, she had relocated to Kansas City and married Mike “Mickey” Renner. During their 65 years of marriage, they raised four children.

Spirited and sparkly, Bev was a one-of-a-kind mother who will be remembered for her infectious smile, effervescent personality, and deep love for family, friends…and Frank Sinatra. She possessed a seemingly endless supply of energy, expressed through her love for gardening, exceptional cooking, and incomparable decorating. Her natural warmth, wit and charisma drew others into her sphere, creating a loving home where everybody felt welcome.

From her fabulous Italian meals to her famed cookies and cakes, everybody left Bev’s exquisitely set table in good cheer and well-fed. As a Nonna, nothing brought her more joy than loving and doting on her four grandchildren. Bev loved being Catholic and lived her faith by volunteering for Ladies of Charity and Little Sisters of the Poor.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Mike Renner; her dear children Michael Jr., twins Paulette Cascio (Michael), Patrice Thompson (David), and Kristina Hook; her grandchildren Meighan Worsley (Bertram), Brooks Thompson, and Benjamin and Helana Hook; father James D. Hunt; sisters Sally (Jim) King, and Carolyn (Craig) Weaver; and many other family and friends.

The family wishes to thank the Sisters of St. Ann, Medical Sisters of St. Joseph and the entire staff who provided such compassionate and loving care for Bev during her eight years living at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center.

Visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am, with Memorial Mass at 11:00 am on April 8 at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO.

Beverly’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center, 16600 W. 126th St., Olathe, KS, 66062, villasf.org or Catholic Community Health, 16201 W. 95th Street, Suite 200, Lenexa, KS, 66219, catholiccommunityhospice.com.