Mary L. Utter

Mary Louise (Pugh) Utter, 87, peacefully passed away Fri., Sept. 25, 2015. She will be reunited with her husband, Carl D. Utter & her son, Carl (Bob) R. Utter. Funeral service 1pm Wed., Sept. 30th at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel with visitation one hour prior. Burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Mary was born March 24, 1928 in Kansas City, KS to Nellie & Lawrence Pugh. She grew up there & followed Carl to the MO side where they raised their 3 children in the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Mary loved gardening, cooking & baking. She often sent baked goods to the church for receptions. Her grandchildren used to fight over her famous chocolate chip cookies & fudge. Mary also enjoyed Square Dancing & gatherings with their CYO Group where they made lifelong friends. She was once a member of the Raytown Garden Club, a Girl Scout Leader, a Softball Coach & a Sweet Adaline singer. Mary volunteered at Research Hospital every Wednesday for over 30 years. She & Carl were Salvation Army Bell Ringers at Christmas. Mary cared for Carl who in his last 4 years had dementia.

She was preceded in death by her siblings early in life, Helen Branan, Donald Pugh & Hugh Pugh as well as 2 grandsons, Justin & Butch. Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna (Phil) Stillwell; her son, John (Rose “Cookie”) Utter; 3 grandsons, Jeremy, Kyle & Mark; 3 granddaughters, Lori, Regina & Mandy; 9 great grandchildren & 3 great-great granddaughters.

Mary had a full life, was dearly loved & will be missed by all. The family wants to thank St. Luke’s Hospice for all their help & kindness. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133, 816-353-6555.