Monica Belusky was reunited with her beloved husband, Bob and daughter, Debbie on December 20, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am, Friday, December 30 at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. Visitation will be at the church at 9:30 am. Burial will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.
Monica was born in San Fernando, Trinidad, to Peter & Lucille Joseph. She grew up in a loving, politically active family led by her grandmother, Katherine. A life-long Republican, Monica maintained her interest in politics, public affairs and contributing to her community throughout her life.
She attended the University of Louisville, KY, where she met the love of her life, Robert Belusky, who was a US Army Captain stationed at Fort Knox. They married in 1959, and established their home in Chicago, as Bob began his career with IBM. They lived in Peoria, IL and St. Louis, MO before settling in Overland Park, where they were active members of Cure' of Ars Catholic Church. Monica was a long-time volunteer at the church and the school, where she led the Junior Great Books discussions. She practiced her strong faith daily in her words and deeds.
An avid reader, Monica was a member of the Cure' Book Club, as well as a smaller book club with friends Pat, Diane, Nancy and others. She was an exceptional cook and hostess, and loved gardening. She was generous, kind and loving, and her home was warm and welcoming to all.
Preceded in death by her husband, Bob and her daughter, Debbie. Monica is survived by her sons, Michael (Nancy), Boston, MA and Ken (Hether), Fairway, KS; grandchildren, David Belusky, Sophie Belusky, Ryan Johnston, Katie Johnston, Jacob Pillman, Grace Pillman and Joshua Pillman and great-granddaughter, Cecilia Pillman. She is also survived by her brother, George Joseph, Orlando, FL and uncle, Evans Joseph, Orlando, FL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleyhoge.com for the Belusky family.
