Helen B. Shatto

Helen B. (Dee) Shatto, 102, Lenexa, passed away May 30, 2009.

Helen was born September 27, 1906 to James and Johannah (Cunningham) Dee. She retired from the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Helen was a former 65 year member of Redemptorist Church before moving to Shawnee. She was also a member of Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W., Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Daughters of Isabella. Helen was very active throughout her life and received numerous awards in honor of her volunteer service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis S. Shatto; son, Joseph F. Shatto; and brother, John J. Dee. She is survived by her daughter, Dee Anna Lichtenauer and husband Charles; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048, or Catholic Community Hospice, 2220 Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66102.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Redemptorist, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111; Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Mount St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.