In Remembrance Of
Rebecca Sue Agnitsch
Rebecca Sue (Houseworth) Agnitsch, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 28, 2019 surrounded by her family after a courageous fight against cancer. She was born in Carrollton, Missouri to Anders and Mary Ethel Houseworth on June 8,1958. Upon graduating Carrollton High School in 1976, she attended Central Missouri State University where she graduated with a finance degree and received her MBA from Rockhurst University. She started work in Kansas City at H.D. Lee then Gear for Sports. She continued to work in finance at Martin Logan, and Vanguard Companies Incorporated throughout her career. She took great pride in being the band booster president at Blue Valley West High School and loved being very active in the Girl Scout organization as a scout leader and the Registrar for the Mid-Continent Girl Scout Council.
She married Rick Agnitsch of Mitchell, South Dakota on May 27, 1984 and together they had 2 children, daughter Lauren (Agnitsch) Piper and husband Casey of Independence, MO. Son, Ryan Agnitsch and fiancée Meghan Murphy of Phoenix, AZ. Sue was also a loving grandma of 2 grandchildren Merrick and Mia Piper, Independence, MO.
She loved her dogs: Mason and Blue, her bird Rosie, her beautiful flowers, and most of all she loved spending time with family! She was a wonderful cook and so many will miss her delicious pies!
She was preceded in death by her parents Anders and Mary Ethel Houseworth, brother, Charles Houseworth, sister-in-law, Mauretta Houseworth and nephews Stephen Brian Houseworth and Timothy Davis. She is survived by husband Rick Agnitsch of the home. Sisters: Mariam (Houseworth) Goforth and husband Courtney, Stanberry, MO, Elizabeth Ann ’Annie’ (Houseworth) Walden and husband Ivan, Excelsior Springs, MO, Mary (Houseworth) Davis, husband Mike, Carrollton, MO and sister-in-law Carolyn Houseworth (Charles Houseworth) Lexington, MO. Brothers: Jim Houseworth and wife Tammy, Carrollton, MO, Andy (Jr.) Houseworth and wife Mary, Excelsior Springs, MO, and Tom Houseworth and wife Barb, Richmond, TX.
She is loved and missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. A Memorial service will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 919 NE 96th Street, Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, August 24. Visitation at 10 a.m. with Mass at 11 a.m. Friends and family are invited to a lunch following in the church fellowship hall. A private graveside service will be held at sunset at Oak Hill Cemetery in Carrollton, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests making a memorial to the charity of your choice or a donation to Crossroads Hospice in memory of Sue. They ask if you could share a special memory with the family by sending them to: Rick Agnitsch, 11240 North Belleview Drive, Kansas City, MO 64155 Condolences can be left at: www.hkfuneralhome.com
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Kenneth J ( Jerry ) Worthing
My condolences to the family for this very sad loss .
Chuck Jansen
My condolences to Rick and The children and grandchildren. Sue was a Beautiful person and touched everyone she met. May her soul Rest In Peace. Chuck Jansen.
Penny LaJaunie
I am very sorry for her family members. She was a great person and a very hard worker. I do know she worked way to hard for this company. She did share with me how much she loved her family and she was very proud of each of you. Her last words to me, was that she was going to a doctor appointment and that she was really scared. I personally miss her very much. I pray for you all during these sad times.
Diane Thoman
Rick and family… so sorry for your loss. I worked with Sue at Lee Apparel, and we lived just a few blocks away from you in Olathe. She always had a smile, or something good to say, along with her great laughter. She and I had kept in touch over the years, and she would come to lunch with some other Lee coworkers. I will always remember her beautiful smile, and most of all, her positive attitude during her illness…. She told me how much she loved being a Grandma, and on the last time she came to lunch, had told me that Lauren was pregnant. She is an angel, looking over her family, and loving you all from afar, but she is really here in our hearts. May God bless you all at this time of sorrow.
Michele Weyer
I really enjoyed being around sue , We were there when Lauren Got married It was so nice to see her . She always had a prefect smile . When my kids were little we went to Ks to visit and my youngest was way to small to go on rides so she watched him while we took the other two on rides , When they would come to Mitchell my kids always wanted to be around her and Rick must have been something they liked , Aunt Sue you will be missed but not forgotten Loved you so much Shelly
Ahsan Zaidi
Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in my heart. May her soul rest in peace!
Stephen Bauer
Rick I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Genning Clark
My condolence from my family to MS Sue’s Family . May God give you Strength and Peace for your loss ..God Bless.
Charlotte Sturba
So sorry to hear of Sue’s passing, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Jennifer Brown
My thoughts and prayers are with Sue’s family during this difficult time. Sue was such a pleasure to work with.
Amy Minter
Thank you Sue for your patience and kindness to me. My condolences to your family and all your loved ones.
Michelle Owens
I am so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. She was an amazing colleague and I genuinely enjoyed working with her. She will certainly be missed.
Heather Deshayes
Rick, Lauren and Ryan… our hearts break for you to lose such an incredible woman. Her wonderful smile, contagious laugh and kind heart will never be forgotten. We were so blessed to have been loved by her. I know there was a glorious reunion in heaven with Grandma, Grandpa, Charlie and my Mom… Love you so much… Heather, Jon, Evan and Emily Deshayes
Robert Eckhoff
I considered Susie one of my very dear friends from high school. I was unable to attend last reunion and I will miss her dearly at the next reunion. Prayers to all family and friends. Rob Eckhoff.
Gina Parks
Toni, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joe and Mary Anne Hudson
So terribly sorry for your loss, still can’t believe she’s gone. We all loved her like a sister and will miss her so much. You are in our prayers.
Dave Geenens
I saw Sue for the first time in a long time 3 months ago. Sue is the woman I spent most of my life with, outside of my wife of 36 years. We worked together at four different companies over three decades and pursued our MBA’s together; graduating at the same time. Sue was a wonderful and talented colleague and good friend. I’ll miss her warm welcomes and genuine concern. Rick, God bless you and your children during this time. I won’t forget Sue.
Tim Fjellestad
Rick I am so sorry to hear about Sue. I did not realize she was not getting better. I will talk to you in the near future
Gayle & Rena Mason
Our most sincere condolences… She was an incredible lady….
Gary n Cheryl Sanders
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Karen D Rogers
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Love, prayers and sympathies to her family and friends!
Malia Mense Jarrett
I was lucky enough to work with Sue at Gear For Sports. She was a kind and confident leader. She was the type of woman I looked up to and admired. Sue was someone I wish I could be more like. She will be missed by many!
Rhonda Thornburgh
So sorry for your loss! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers! Many years ago Sue and Rick were next door neighbors to my sister Vonda Neelly Stephenson. The kids were all little then. I always enjoyed visiting with Sue. God bless!
Rhonda Thornburgh
So sorry for your loss! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers! Many years ago Sue and Rick were next door neighbors to my sister Vonda Neelly Stephenson. The kids were all little then. I always enjoyed visiting with Sue and laughing at the kids play. God bless!
Jeri Lynn Dale
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with your Mom at GFSI many years ago. She was a wonderful lady so glad I got to know her. May the lord be with you, during this time.
Brian & Jeri Lynn Dale
Kathy worthing
So very sorry for your loss Rick.
Rebecca smith Carrollton mo
I was so sorry to hear this. Susie was a very sweet girl. My condolences to the family. Sincerely, Rebecca Smith
Bill and Eileen McDonald
Rick, Lauren, Ryan – Eileen and I have been so enriched by knowing Sue and your entire family – Sue was always a bright light that had the power and fight inside herself to overcome everything that was presented in front of her – I know she pasted that on to everyone in her family and I know she passed that on to her son, who I had the honor to know and coach – Eileen loved her moments with Sue and you too Rick as you all made her a part of your family and included her on your baseball journeys – Love you all Bill and Eileen McDonald
Larry Miller
Very sorry to hear that Suzie passed. She was a sweetheart. A friend to everyone and always a smile on her face. It’s been years since I have seen her but she left an impression on my heart and I sure she did many others that knew her through the years. Prayers to her family. May the Lord Bless you and deep you; May His face shine on you and be gracious to you; May He look upon you with favor and give you peace. Num 6-24
Harry and Jeannie McCubbin
Sue is up with the other Angels, Looking over the family.