Mary Ann Gardner Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Ann Gardner in Kansas City, Missouri, born in Dubuque, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 23, 2025 at the age of 80. Mary Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnold Frank Haas and Clementine Mary "Toots" Haas (Theisen); her sister Margaret Welter; and her sibling's children, Denise Hugh, Diane Lawrence, Audrey Gardner, Brandi Sammons and Jason Horn.
She is survived by: her husband Robert John Gardner; her sons, Michael Arnold Gardner and James Robert Gardner; her grandchildren, Robert Thomas Gardner, James Michael Gardner and Mary Margaret Gardner; her sisters, Marilyn Louise Lawrence and Maureen Marie Rauch; and her daughters-in-law, Susan Marie (Hall) and Mackenzie Jean (Rodriguez).
A rosary was held on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (14275 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062). Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Penwell-Gabel (14275 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church (16000 W 143rd St, Olathe, KS 66062). A Mass was held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery - Rosary Garden (8300 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery (8300 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215).