Rachel Freytag Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachel Freytag of Independence, Missouri, who passed away on July 4, 2024 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Freytag to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Grover and Mary Elizabeth Cruce (Ingham). She is survived by: her husband John Wilhelm Freytag, Jr.; her daughter Gwendolyn Joy; her siblings, George, Olga Cruce, John, Mattie Cruce, Virginia Cruce, Bill, Ada Cruce, Frances Rosemary Cruce, Saskatchewan, Czerna Bye (Cruce), Gene Johnny and Oliver Ingram Cruce; her nephews, Larry Cruce and Glenn Eric Johnny; her pet Midnight; her daughters, Jackie Landers and Gwen Zumalt (Brian); her sister-in-law Mary Charlotte Cruce; her nieces and nephews, Susie Zelensky, Laurel Cruce, Jeff Cruce, Perry, Roberta Cruce, Jan, Von Cawvey, Jim, Jennifer Cruce, Doug, Kathi Cruce, Diane, Charles Fedorow, Gary, Margaret Johnny, Galen, Cheryl Johney (Erwin), Sara (Barnett), Marshall, Valerie Cruce, JoAnna Cruce, Mary Kay, Pete Self, Linda, Nancy Cruce, Robin and Scott Gorman; her pets, Michael, Angie, Raven, Grayson and James; and also, Kayla Cheyenne Self and Cathy.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the following: The Independence Young Matrons; The Independence School District Foundation; Christ United Methodist Church.