Rosemary M. Prater, 87, Shawnee Mission, passed away December. 23. She married Arthur Prater on Feb. 23, 1952. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She unselfishly assisted her husband in his dental practice and raised their son while remaining close to her faith.
A life-long volunteer, Rosemary served and provided to those in need: Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic, Villa St. Francis, St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Junior League. As a member of the Lake Quivira Country Club, she volunteered at many golf tournaments.
A woman ahead of her time, she understood the stock market, and became a savvy investor. She earned an associate degree from the Johnson County Community College at the age of 62. She loved oil painting, ball room dancing, jazz, silver smithing, golf, college basketball and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2007, two brothers, William (Pat), and Harry (Betty) McDonald, and sister, Mary Emma Loxterman.
Survivors include her son, Dr. Fredric Prater (Karen McDaniel), St. Louis; sister, Rita Camp of Hannibal, MO; close friend Pauline Jung; and many nieces and nephews.
Rosemary will be greatly missed by those who knew her. Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Villa St. Francis Nursing Center, 16600 W. 126th St., Olathe, KS 66062.

Loretta Jane (Miller) Glanville, formerly of Lake Quivira, passed away surrounded by family who loved her on January 18. Loretta was born October 13, 1931. She married her high school sweetheart, Frank, on April 7, 1951.
She is preceeded in death by her infant daughter, Marian Gail, and her husband, Frank Glanville, owner of Glanville Furniture Store, KCK.
She is survived by her sister, Lorraine Modrcin of Overland Park; her son, Bill Glanville (Deni) of McLouth, KS, daughter, Bethann Smith of Overland Park; and daughter, Laurie Harris (Jim) of Lenexa. Grandchildren include Carri Eide (Dave), Ashley Smith, Michelle Glanville, Colleen Joeckel (Tobie), Sarah Foster and Travis Glanville. Great- grandchildren include Lauren, Natalie, Collin, Austin, Shelby, Billy and Breckyn; and many loved nieces, nephews, friends and family.
For the last two years Loretta lived with her daughter, Bethann, who recalls how her mother loved Lake Quivira and living near a host of Glanvilles on “Glanville Hill,” where her grandfather-in-law, Joseph Charles Glanville, helped establish the community by buying one of the first homesites, then encouraging his entire family to locate here.
While Loretta was scared of the water, she did not pass on her fear to her children, taking them to the beach twice a day in the summer. Loretta lived at Lake Quivira from 1955 to 1986 and made dear friends during those years.
Visitation and funeral mass were held January 20 at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorials are established with Sister Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102.