Gilda Jo "Kelly" Grieshaber, 68, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 20,
2025.

Gilda was born on September 24, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was lovingly adopted
by Gilbert Joseph and Myrtle Kathleen (Jones) Grieshaber of St. Joseph, Missouri. She was
raised in St. Joseph alongside her six siblings and graduated from Bishop LeBlond High
School, Class of 1976.

To say Gilda was driven and hardworking would be an understatement. From a young age,
she was determined to make her own way—starting with her first job at Dapper Dan's
Pizza, a step she took to work outside of her family's television shop. This early start
marked the beginning of a lifelong career in the food service industry. Over more than four
decades, Gilda climbed the ranks from team member to coach, corporate management, and
eventually district office manager. Even after retirement, her love of animals led her to a
new joy—working as a dog sitter.

Gilda is survived by her partner of 20 years, Kay Turner-Hansen; her daughter, Riley
Kathleen Meyer; and her siblings: Phillip Grieshaber, Mark (Sondra) Grieshaber, Faye
Palmer, Glenn (Sara) Grieshaber, Scott (Kathy) Grieshaber, and Ellen Christopher.

She was also the heart of her extended family. As "Aunt Gilda," she helped raise generations
of nieces and nephews—never missing a school event, sporting game, or opportunity to
celebrate their lives. A passionate Kansas City Chiefs fan, she cheered loudly at games and
shared that same enthusiasm with her family. She organized trips, hosted sleepovers, and
brought joy to every family gathering. At Christmas, she made sure every single person
received a gift, no matter how big the crowd. Her love was generous, joyful, and
unwavering—she gave without hesitation, always putting others before herself. To be loved
by Gilda was to feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

She will also be dearly missed by her nieces: Theresa Loubey, Janice Armstrong, Angie
Palmer, Kayla Grieshaber, and Cheyenne Christopher; her nephews: Phil (Shayna)
Grieshaber Jr., Mark Grieshaber Jr., Tony Pore, Tommy Palmer, Aaron Palmer, Greg Allen
Grieshaber, Brandon Grieshaber, Cody Roy, and Dillyn Christopher; along with numerous
great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her nephews: Jeremy Grieshaber and Jason
McCoy.

A Rosary will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM, followed by visitation from
6:00 to 8:00 PM at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Mount Olivet Cemetery
(Horigan Chapel), with interment to follow. Fr. Garrett King will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to NF Strong of
Kansas City (https://www.nfnetwork.org/contribute/contribute-online/).