Marie Falcone Whitmer, 90, made her peaceful transition surrounded by family and Italian music, Thursday, February 18th, 2021.Marie loved so much and had so much love to give. She was drawn to the water, her swimsuit her preferred attire. The piano was her lifelong companion, one which provided her a musical voice to soothe and to serenade. Delicious Italian recipes informed Marie's cooking and set her high bar of expectation. Marie loved to dance, travel, read, walk, laugh, volunteer, learn, teach, mentor and listen.
Marie was a prominent civic leader and a master at fundraising. She started Marie Whitmer & Associates and led campaigns raising money for several local charities. Marie took great pride in her years of volunteer service with the Conservatory of Music and was also a much-loved member of KC Rotary Club 13 for 30 years.
Marie is survived by her children, Timothy Whitmer of Kansas City and his wife, Pattie; Gary Whitmer of Kansas City, his wife, Margaret and their two children, Catherine and Thomas; Brian Whitmer of Sonoma, CA, his wife Laura and his two children, Claire and Justin; and Paula Marie Franzen, Seattle, WA, and her husband, Michael; and two brothers, Robert Falcone of Huntington Beach, CA and Angelo Falcone of Kansas City, five nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Marie's life will be held at Unity Temple at a later date. For full obituary please visit Mtmoriah.net
