Ann Jocine Steinbacher, 89, of Kansas City passed away at home on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
She was born on September 25, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, to George and Margaret (Costello) Clark. She married Albert Joseph Steinbacher at St. Peter's Parish on January 26, 1957.
Ann grew up in Kansas City, attending the Loretto Academy and Hogan High School. Then, she attended the University of Kansas. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority and sampled many majors but eventually graduated with a degree in Biology in 1956. After starting her family with husband Joe in Lawrence, KS, she moved back to Kansas City in 1966.
She was active in St. Peter's Parish and Rockhurst High School, notably the Sale-o-Rama. Ann and Joe were founding members of Community One and active in the early days of Operation Breakthrough. Ann enjoyed working in accounting for Gilbert Robinson during the 1990s. Ann and Joe spent their retirement traveling, patronizing the arts, and making memories with family and friends.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Joseph Steinbacher, on March 15, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her younger sister Elizabeth (Timothy) Sodd.
Surviving are her two children, Josie (Ross) Relph of Lenexa, KS and Mike Steinbacher of Prairie Village, KS and four grandchildren: Rebecca Relph, Emily (Garrett) Lynn, Michael (Sara) Steinbacher, and Joseph Steinbacher.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter's Parish on March 15, 2024 at 10am. Visitation will be held prior to mass at 9am at the church.
The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Operation Breakthrough.
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