Dorothy Yvonne Kreiser

Dorothy has donated her body to science, but it will eventually be buried at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Memorial Gifts in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army (https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/campaign/676125/donate?lightbox=true_givewithjoychristmas2025&c_src=USN&c_src2=lightbox&dctx=316094).

Dorothy was born on January 21, 1929 to Letha (Kelley) and Harry VanVleck. Dorothy was the loving oldest sister of five children. She is only survived by her sister Juanita Willard of Portland.

Dorothy grew up dancing on skates at the Jayhawk Roller Rink on the corner of 13th and State. That is where she met the love of her life John Kreiser when she was fourteen. John and Dorothy danced beautifully on skates until they were in their 60s.

Dorothy was the recipient of the Kansas City Business Women’s Association support to attend camp each summer at Minnewonka in Minnesota. Dorothy was a skilled debater in high school.

Dorothy graduated from Manual High School (KCMO) 1947. After high school Dorothy worked at the lumber company, and then at the Bendix munitions plant. She was promoted to being a tester of bombs, and earned many acid burns serving her country in that way.

John and Dorothy were married on May 7, 1948.

Dorothy was a devoted home maker. She hosted many large family gatherings for her extended family on holidays. Her sauerbraten and chocolate icebox cake were legendary. She knew how to make people and holidays feel special. Dorothy worked primarily at home until her beloved daughters Cindy and Lil were in high school. Then Dorothy joined John helping keep the books at Kreiser Auto Service on 13th Street, which they ran for many years until the 2000s.

Dorothy was a strong woman of faith also a helper at Church. She attended Central Christian Church for many years and served as the Treasurer until the church was sold. She remained

involved as steward of donated funds the church had invested. She then attended White Church.

Dorothy was a classy lady who enjoyed the finer things in life. She enjoyed finding the best things she could afford, and taking care of them to last a lifetime. Her home was always filled with music from her daughter Cindy playing the organ, or other classy standards like Nat King Cole or Perry Como.

Dorothy loved to travel. John and Dorothy traveled all over the world on cruises. Some of their favorites were to the Panama Canal; Alaska with Dorothy’s siblings; and Capri, Italy. John and Dorothy took their children and grandchildren on vacations to Yellowstone National Park and to Europe.

Dorothy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters Cynthia Bounds and Lil Carlon (son-in-law Gil Carlon); granddaughters Angela Madathil (grandson in law Joshy Madathil), Kelli Doolin (grandson in law James Doolin), and Lexi Carlon; great-grandchildren Kamryn Kelly, Rose Madathil, Ethan Madathil, and Eli Frie.