Obituary
Patti Jo Nitz, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away on December 25, 2025 at home in the presence of family members. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 24, 1949 to Alvin Gaylor and Frances (Wolfe) LePage.
Patti graduated from Lee’s Summit Missouri High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, she married Charles Nitz and moved to Cedar Rapids Iowa. She worked for Collins Radio for a couple years before giving birth to their son, David. In 1971, her and Charles returned to the Kansas City area and they moved to Independence. In 1974, Patti gave birth to their daughter, Julie. She dedicated her life to being an amazing wife and mother. Patti and Charles celebrated their 58th anniversary in June of 2025. Patti enjoyed vacationing in Branson, watching Hallmark Christmas movies, sewing, crocheting, puzzles, tending to her flowers and watching the hummingbirds.
Patti is survived by her husband Charles, her son David Nitz and his wife, Jamie, daughter Julie Bryant and her husband, Clifton, four grandchildren Christopher Shane Bryant, Felicia Bryant, Timothy Nitz and Jared Nitz, one great grandchild and four brothers and two sisters.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 10:00am to 11:30am at Langsford Funeral Home, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, immediately followed by a funeral service at 11:30am. A graveside service will follow at the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery.
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I miss you an will forever be missed patty. I miss the family times we spent together
I’m so sad to hear this…. I’ll never forget the time I spent with you and CE for a weekend I believe when I was 14 maybe I don’t know if you remember it but it was something I remember and you two made me fill at home and loved! You will be missed Aunt Patti
So sorry we could be there. Our prayers are for comfort for Charlie and the entire family. Our hearts are broken, yet we know Patti is in a better place.
Please forgive us for not being there for support and accept our deepest condolences. 🙏
Sincerely,
Kirk and Deb
Dear family,
It was with sad hearts that we heard of Patti’s passing from this life because we know she will be greatly missed! We rejoice, though, confident she is in the presence of our Lord Jesus and is now free of the pain and trials of life here on earth.
Our love to all,
PL and Betty Chapman
Patti was a precious neighbor for many years. She was very talented and I will truly miss her as a great friend.
Prayers and blessings to her family.
Joanne Bolger