Obituary
Pauline “Polly” Therese (Gurski) Hunter, 94, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away September 10, 2024. Polly was born in Leavenworth, Kansas to Joseph and Pauline (Rynezeski) Gurski. Polly has 12 siblings: Joseph, Theodore, Walter, Felix “Sonny”, Pat, Josephine, Francis, Mary, Rose, Beatrice, Theresa, and Agnes. Polly was devoted to her Catholic faith which she practiced daily throughout her life. Her father Joseph, a WW1 veteran, and mother Pauline are buried in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Polly graduated from the University of St. Mary Nursing School in Leavenworth, Kansas and worked at Providence Hospital as an RN. She was a nurse at Western Electric and General Motors for many years while raising her four children: David, Dennis, John (Amy), and Donna (deceased). Polly has five grandchildren: Danny, Rachel, Anna (Brandon) Staffeil, Lydia and Victoria; and one great granddaughter Ruth Lee Staffeil.
The visitation will be at Langsford Funeral Home 115 SW 3rd St, Lee’s Summit, Missouri on Monday September 16 from 6-7:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Presentation Church 130 NW Murray Rd, Lee’s Summit, Missouri at 10:00am Tuesday September 17, 2024. Immediately followed with burial at Elm Spring Cemetery in Elm, Missouri next to her husband Robert “Bob” Hunter to whom she was married for 63 years.
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John & Family:
Sorry to hear of your immediate loss, and have you in my prayers. Yet in this time of loss, I am pleased to know of your mother’s commitment to her faith, strong relationships, and great contribution to her care profession, and know that her faith and goodness spreads beyond your immediate family and continues driving this world to better places.
John, I am sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family.
Paul Flores
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What a lovely matriarch for the Hunter family and a great inspiration for everyone who knew her. We are saddened by her passing and send our love and condolences. We know she is with the angels now.
She was an incredible human being. She was always filled with love. We worked for long hours in the garage, overhauling Dennis’s V-8. We were amateur mechanics with not a clue about life or what the future held, but she treated us like her own children. I am grateful she is with God, reigning down her love for all orphans, and all high schoolers, trying to hold God’s hands, grasping for the meaning of life. May she rest in peace for all Eternity!
Our hearts go out to the family of Mrs Hunter who I remember from hosting birthday parties and sleepovers to St Regis, OHS, and Tulsa graduations alongside the many chapters of my lifelong dear friend and her youngest son John! She was a wonderful proud mother who was determined thru her exceptional work ethic to support her family at every opportunity! We remember the beautiful memory and legacy of Mrs Hunter. ( aka Polly / mom)
Jim and Dagmar Kilp and family !
Aunt Polly always wore a smile. Kind sweet spirit. I am a RN as well retired and she would always share nursing stories with me and ask how I was doing as a nurse. During my Nursing days of school at St Luke’s Hospital. I found out that one of my favorite instructors ended up being Aunt Polly’s sister. She wore the same sweet smile and spirit. Kindred Spirits. Sending Love and prayers to family. We love you Aunt Polly, rest peacefully in our Heavenly Fathers Arms.
John 3:16
Our condolences John and family . May she rest in peace.
Dear John and family,
My prayers are with you and your wonderful family. Polly and I had great times and she was a wonderful friend!. Please be assure she is in our prayers and she loved you soooo much and very proud of you. The Kilp family is grateful for your lifelong friendship to our son Jimmy and will always have treasured memories of your mother Polly! With deepest condolences, Jim and Mary Joe Kilp