Anne Lorraine Bartholome

Anne Lorraine Bartholome passed away on Wednesday, January 29th. 

Born on July 6th, 1950, she has joined her parents, William and Virginia, her brother Bill, sister Ginny and niece Monica in heaven. 

Anne was one of twelve siblings. She attended St. Teresa's Academy and graduated from Rockhurst College. She completed her Masters in Library Science at the University of Missouri and worked as a librarian for many years. 

She is remembered and loved by her siblings for her intense intellectual curiosity, her passion for literature and her gift for creative writing.  

During her twenty years in San Francisco, she immersed herself in the culture, arts and natural beauty of the city. She especially enjoyed her work at the Exploratorium introducing visitors to the world of science and art. 

After her years in San Francisco, she lived in New Orleans and Puerto Rico, where she edited an English language newspaper. 

She returned to Kansas City to re-connect with family. For twenty years she was the primary caregiver for her friend Bill.  

Anne loved debating and dancing. Her ideal party would be an evening with family indulging both these passions.  

An outgoing, gregarious woman, Anne enjoyed the numerous places she lived and the many friends she made along the way.

Anne is survived by her sisters Joan, Grace, Pat, Cathy and Helen, her brothers Lou, Peter, Paul and Dave, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation and a celebration of Anne's life will be held at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Avenue, in Kansas City on Monday, February 3rd at 6 o'clock in the evening. Burial will be at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, on Tuesday, February 4th at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Kansas City Public Library in Anne's memory.