Marie was born October 20, 1927 in Kansas City to Fred and Theresa (Schranz) Henn. She attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Elementary School and graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy. On June 19, 1948 she married John T. (Jack) Kissinger at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Before Jack’s passing in 2016, they were married 68 years. Marie was active in the arts, a book club, Tai Chi, and her neighborhood. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jack, Marie was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty and Barbara.
Marie is survived by her two sons, Brian T. Kissinger and his partner, Todd McCandless, Kevin G. Kissinger and his wife, Beth Brandel; grandchildren, Michael Kissinger, Susan Kissinger, David Kissinger, Laura Kissinger, Eric Kissinger, and Matthew Kissinger; great grandchildren, Shyann, Thomas, Stormy, Henry, Josh, Roman, Samantha, and Phoenix.
A Gathering of Marie’s family members and friends will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 19th, followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Hwy 9, Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow the services in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Visiting Nurse Association Hospice.