Mary K. Hecht, 98, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born May 20th, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas and was preceded in death by her parents, Denver J. Vaughn and Julia A. (Gabel) Vaughn, one sister, Louise Blansit and her beloved husband Carl.
Survivors include her children, Mark Hecht (Pam), Dennis Hecht, Tim Hecht (Debbie), Christie Vandeputte (Rick), Jeanette Karrick (Tim), Aaron Hecht (Beth), one sister, Lola Walker, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her canine companion Chloe.
Her early school years she attended Twin Springs Elementary in Olathe, Kansas and Horanif School in Kansas City, Kansas before graduating from Washington High School in 1942.
Mary worked for various law firms in Kansas City, Kansas, before spending 25 years with the City of Kansas City, Kansas retiring in 1987.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 am to 11:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1006 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112.
Mary will be laid to rest in St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church and Wyandotte/Olathe Pregnancy Clinics.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelhill-butler.com for the Hecht family.
