A visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. The visitation will be from 10:00-10:30 a.m. with the memorial service following at 10:30 a.m.
Carol was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 5, 1942, the daughter of Burgess and Ellinor Sperry. Carol grew up in a big family of ten children. In her early years, Carol was primarily a stay-at-home mother, caring for her six children. Later in life she worked in many different careers for many years. Carol enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hiking, camping, and playing Bingo when she had the chance to. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved the KC Chiefs and Royals and would watch them faithfully.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Burgess and Ellinor Sperry; son, Kevin Eugene Katzenmaier; two brothers, Garry and Buddy Sperry; two grandsons, Jamie and Jesse Katzenmaier; and son in-law, Mark Osiier.
She is survived by her five children, Christine Katzenmaier, Kenny Katzenmaier (Clara), Debby Osiier, Julie Katzenmaier, and John Katzenmaier (Michelle); seven siblings, Gerald, Toni, Mike, Patrick, Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Stephanie Sperry; 15 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) https://afsp.org/chapter/greater-kansas
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
