Jerry DeFries Obituary
We announce the death of Jerry DeFries of Bonner Springs, Kansas, who passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Jerry will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Virgil DeFries; his brother Virgil Dale DeFries; his granddaughter Libby DeFries; and his wife Greta DeFries. He is survived by: his mother Helen DeFries of Bonner Springs; his children, Charla Kendrick (Scott), Emily Peterson (Kevin "Bert), Elizabeth Ressler (Jeremy) and Andrew DeFries (Stacey); his grandchildren, Cole, Adam, Nate Peterson, Darby Kimberlin (Colby), Maddox, Josie Ressler, Lincoln and Lucy DeFries; and his great grandchild Cohen Peterson. He is also survived by several extended family members and many, many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in support of Type 1 diabetes research to the JDRF Kansas and Missouri Chapter, 215 W. Pershing Road, Suite 300, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
