Jean Marie (Barkalow) Riedel - age 67 of Polo, MO passed away Sunday evening, August 4, 2024, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Braymer. Jean was born on August 13, 1956, the daughter of Merle and Barbara (Bradford) Barkalow in Traverse City, MI. She grew up in Creston, IA and graduated from high school there in 1974. She later obtained an associate's degree in Dietary Management from Florida State University. Jean married Daniel Riedel on September 23rd, 1978, in Creston, IA. They made their home in Creston before moving to Kansas City and then Lathrop before settling on the farm outside of Polo. She worked as a dietary manager at several nursing facilities in the Kansas City area. Jean was of the Catholic faith and had most recently attended Immaculate Conception in Richmond. She was a lifetime member of Girl Scouts and was a Girl Scout leader in Polo for many years. She was also the service unit manager in unit 19, Midland Empire. It was a big joy for Jean to serve in Girl Scouts. She loved bird watching, especially hummingbirds, flowers, and nature. Most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Jean did all kinds of crafts, needlepoint, embroidering and cross stitch. She made friends wherever she went. To know her was to love her and she loved everyone. Her heart was always happy, kind and forgiving. Jean will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister, Michelle Barkalow. She is survived by her husband, Dan of the home; daughters, Sarah Cooper (Will) of Polo, MO and Angie Thompson (Gil Gerrell) of Richmond, MO; grandchildren, Lillian Cooper of Kansas City, MO, Eugene Thompson II of Richmond, MO, and Cheyenne Cooper of Polo, MO; siblings, MerleLee Pugh of Creston, IA and John Barkalow (Jonan) of Creston, IA; nieces, nephews and other extended family members also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of the funeral home. The family will gather with friends from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at Stith Funeral Home in Polo. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Polo (660) 354-2214. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com
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Jean Marie (Barkalow) Riedel - age 67 of Polo, MO passed away Sunday evening, August 4, 2024, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Braymer. Jean was born on August 13, 1956, the daughter of Merle and Barbara (Bradford) Barkalow in Traverse City, MI. She grew up in Creston, IA and graduated from high school there in 1974. She later obtained an
Saturday, August 10, 2024
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stith Family Funeral Home - Polo
301 E. Elm St. Polo, MO 64671