Mary K. Lyndell (Gunzel)

Mary K. Lyndell, 81, of Kansas City, MO lost her long-fought battle with multiple health problems on February 18, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, February 21, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, or you may plant a tree in Mary’s name. Mary was born January 12, 1934 in Independence, MO to John and Myrtle Gunzel. She was one of 6 children, 3 of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by two children, Steve Keyton of Peculiar, MO and Kathy Swanson of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Elizabeth Wykoff; and one brother, Les Gunzel. Her never wavering quest for knowledge led her to earn two Master’s Degrees and finally a Doctorate in Psychology, which she utilized as a Clinical Psychologist to help many people throughout her distinguished career. Mary will be remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)