Veronica Durkee, 82 of Independence, MO, passed away March 10, 2019. Services will be held Thursday, March 14th at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 1002 E. 36th Terrace S., Independence, MO, with visitation from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and Mass at 11:30 a.m., followed by burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38101.
Veronica was born March 18, 1936 in Biehle, MO to Hugo & Paulina (Ponder) Rellergert. She was a member of Nativity of Mary Catholic Church and Alter Society. She was a Chiefs and Royals fan and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Veronica is survived by her 4 children: Debbie (Jim) Lityma of Independence, MO, Stephen (Lea Ann) Hadggega of Independence, MO, Kristina Fahy of Lenexa, KS, Carrie Durkee of Independence, MO; 6 grandchildren: Thomas (TJ) Lityma, Jr., Skye Pendleton, Hunter Fahy, Laci Hadggega, Matti Hadggega, Mackenzie Vessels; 2 great-grandchildren: Angel Rivera, Luna Rivera; 2 sisters: Jeanette Tiehes of Perryville, MO, Rose Marie Buerck of Afton, MO, 1 brother: Ray Rellergert of Perryville, MO.
Veronica was preceded in death by her parents: Hugo & Paulina Rellergert.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600