Martha Jane Parish Obituary
We bid farewell to Martha Jane Parish (Lees Summit, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 10, 2025 at the age of 92. Martha Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Jane Parish to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bruno "Boots" Ising and Alice Ising; and her siblings, Kathryn Douglas, Ruth Freund, Ed, Jack and Mike Ising.
She is survived by: her husband Richard "Dick" Parish; her daughters, Joyce Rowe and Mary Hayde (Steve); her grandchildren, Bob Rowe, Courtney Galvan (Guillermo), Brittany Rowe, Cass Hayde, Chrissy DeGraffenreid (Dustin) and Emily Johnson (Matt); her great grandchildren, Reese Galvan, Bauer DeGraffenreid, Langstynn, Jameson and Hendrix Johnson; her sister Mary Alice Ising; and her adoptive daughters, Diane Scharrer (Alan) and Nicki Frentrop (Jon). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear close family friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to any of the following charities: Little Sisters of the Poor, The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dubuque, IA or John Knox Hospice via John Knox Village Foundation.
