Barbara Bresel Obituary (1941 - 2014)

Barbara Bresel, 72, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Wednesday, October 8, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO with burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hadassah, Beth Shalom Synagogue or Kehilath Israel Synagogue. Barbara was born November 22, 1941 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Isadore E. and Rachel (Shukster) Epstein and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Kansas City schools, was a graduate of Southwest High School and then attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Barbara was a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue for over 30 years, was a life member of Hadassah and was a former member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, where she and her husband were married. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were her main focus. Barbara was very devoted to the care of her husband of 54 years, Norman. She was an excellent cook who adored having family over on special days, and loved to watch “Dancing with the Stars”. Many lifelong friends, along with her family, will miss her greatly. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Norman L. Bresel, of the home; her son, Scott Bresel, Overland Park, KS; daughter and son-in-law: Laurie and Rob Katz, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; brother and sister-in-law: Stanton and Janie Epstein, Prairie Village, KS; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Deanna and Stanley Martasin, Overland Park, KS; former son-in-law: Steve Horak, Denver, CO; grandchildren: Joseph Horak, Chicago, IL; Meirav Horak, Denver, CO; Elisheva Horak, Hollywood, FL; Breanna Bresel, Overland Park, KS.