Karen A. Ratigan Obituary
We bid farewell to Karen A. Ratigan (Blue Springs, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 5, 2025 at the age of 82. Karen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnold Mach and Martha Mach; and her former husband Francis "Frank" Ratigan. She is survived by: her sister Shirley Evans (Joe); her children, Brian Ratigan (Susan), Shawn Ratigan, Patrick Ratigan (Angela) and Colleen Heath Kelly Perkins (Glenn); her grandchildren, Erin Ingram-Ratigan (Tass), Daniel Ratigan (Sara), Hannah Williamson (Jacob), Matthew Ratigan, Dyllan Ratigan (Rachael), Kaitlin Ratigan, Mike Heath (Meghan), Rebecca Heath, Brady Blankenship, Shea Blankenship and Colvin Blankenship; and her great grandchildren, Amelia "Millie", Lydia Ratigan, Atticus, Owen, Cora and Lillie Gassen.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Royer Funeral Home (100 Royer Ln, Grain Valley, MO 64029). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St John LaLande Catholic Church (805 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015).
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Catholic charities.
