Trisha Neitzert

Trisha Lee Schlegel, 71, passed away November 20, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W Lexington, Independence, MO 64052 on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 2:00pm, followed by a memorial service, starting at 3:00pm. Trisha was born and raised in Lyons, KS on September 14, 1947 to Father Lloyd Schelegel and her grandmother Francis Schelegel, whom raised her. Her Siblings, Judi Leahy, Dwight Schlegel, Yvonne Rhodes and her step sisters Shirley Ann Edwards and Edie Miller and step brother Ned Istas, also from Lyons Kansas. She completed elementary and high school in Lyons, KS.
She then later met the love of her life Larry Walton James whom resided in Hutchison, KS. Married over 20 years, the union had four children, Mark Anthony James (born in Hutchison, KS) and wife Carolyn Marie James and Brother, Larry "Rossano" James (born in Hutchison, KS); their first daughter, Mona "Lisa" James and son in Law Kalvin Loyd (born in Kansas City, MO) and their second daughter Angela Uvette Blackman and son in law Brian Blackman (born in Kansas City, MO). Later she remarried Everett Neitzert, whom resided in North Kansas City, MO. She was also blessed to live to see all of her 11 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Trisha resided the majority of her life in Kansas City before moving to Independence, MO. She was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church along with her children. She was a dedicated housewife and an aerobics instructor and enjoyed listening to music, dancing, cooking, cleaning, swimming and skating with her children, and helping others. She was a free spirit and helped and enjoyed volunteering and caring for others. She was a good worker no matter where she was at and gave her all with whatever she endured and would give you her last. She was a "Dreamer" and full of Life and carried a vibrant personality.
Trisha is survived by two sons Mark Anthony James (Carolyn) and Larry "Rossano" James; two daughters Mona "Lisa" James (Kalvin Loyd) and Angela Uvette Blackman (Brian); 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; as well as many close, cherished friends.
Mamma we ALL want to thank you for being you and caring for us at ALL times, being there with Marks sporting activities, Rossano’s activities and Lisa and Angie’s "Pee-wee" skating events. Having a soulful soul and treating us all fair and being there thru the good and bad times, being by our sides and never steering us wrong, no matter what the outcome.
Your strength and your wisdom molded us to be whom we are today. Humble, loving and caring. Though we cried today, we know that there will be no more pain or suffering and weary days. We can embrace that you are in a better place behind the pearly heavenly gates.
Condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)