Katarina Stancic

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Katarina (Kathy) Stancic, 88, put on her angel wings on July 13, 2024. Kathy was born January 1, 1936, in Vrbovsko, Croatia, to Rudolf and Lovrenca Muhvic. From a young age, Kathy enjoyed singing and performing on stage and going to local dances. The small village life with her parents and brothers, contributed to her strong work ethic, eternal passion for humor, and love for her family and all those around her.  As a young woman, she worked in a local furniture factory where she also acted as a first aid nurse, in which she took a great deal of pride.

Kathy met the love of her life, Boris Stancic, and they later married on February 11, 1961. They began to build their life together, having two sons, Boris Jr. and Joseph. Early in their marriage, they made a life-changing decision to move to America for better opportunities for their family. 

Once settling in Strawberry Hill of Kansas City, Kansas in 1969, both Boris and Kathy found immediate employment in pursuit of the American dream. Kathy never missed a day of work in her life and after every day, she made sure there was a warm meal on the table at home.

Over the years, Boris and Kathy hosted a great deal of dinners and parties, where everyone was welcome, the vino and pivo flowed, and Kathy’s cabbage rolls, potato salad, povitica and strudel stole the show. With tambourine in hand, Kathy sang and danced, while the rest of the family played various traditional instruments. 

In her retirement years, Kathy enjoyed fishing with Boro, visiting with grandchildren, traveling to Croatia, and tending to her garden. She loved her little dog Ozzy, who was constantly by her side, providing joy and therapy. 

Kathy will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, great sense of humor and unconditional love for her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Rudolf and Lovrenca Muhvic; brother Vlado Muhvic; Father-in-law Stanko Stancic and Mother-in -law Viktoria Stancic; Brother-in-law Stanley Stancic, Mladen Stancic; Sister-in-law Gordana Simpraga.

She is survived by her husband Boris Stancic Sr; Sons Boris Jr. (gf Kathy) and Joseph (w. Anne); Brother Rudi Muhvic (wife Beba); Grandchildren Ashley Van Lanen (Troy Van Lanen), Madison Stancic, Michael Stancic, and Bobby Stancic; Great grandchildren Julia and Jelena Van Lanen; Sister-in-law Maria Muhvic, Kristina Stancic, Gizela (husband Gene Kapetanovich), Safeta Stancic; Nieces Giselle Stancic (h. Damir), Nancy Stancic Luca (h. Mario Luca, daughter Madeleine), Bridget Muhvic (daughter Tayla, sons Matthew and Jayden); Nephews Davorin Muhvic, w. Draga (daughter Tamara, son Hrvoje), Stanko Stancic (wife Divna, children Boris, Dole, Jelena and her daughter Ksenija), Rob Muhvic, Damir Stancic, Aleksandar Kapetanovich, Richard Kapetanovich (wife Kerry, sons Alek and Franklin) 

The family would like to thank North Kansas City Hospital Nurses and NorthCare Hospice Nurses who took wonderful care of Kathy during her stay.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. 

Service Schedule:

Visitation 
Friday July 26, 2024
9:00-10:00 am (Central Time)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
708 N. 4th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101
 
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday July 26, 2024
10:00-11:00 am (Central Time)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
708 N. 4th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101 
Mass will be live streamed - Check back soon for link
 
Graveside Service
11:30-11:45 am (Central Time)
Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Cemetery Drive, Kansas City KS
 
Luncheon
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central Time)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
708 N. 4th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101