Helene Jacqueline Mintz Obituary (1928 - 2012)

Helene Jacqueline Mintz, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 3, 2012 at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131 with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs, 3901 E. Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137 or a charity of one’s choice. Helene was born in New York, NY and came to Kansas City with her husband, Robert, to raise their family. In addition to raising and caring for her family, she pursued her passion of theatre through Hadassah and the Barn Theatre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Carolyn Hohenstein; her husband of 53 years, Robert A. Mintz; a daughter, Jeri Mintz and a granddaughter, Amanda Pratt. Helene is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Ronna and Danny Pratt; Felicia and Irwin Goldman; sister and brother-in-law: Muriel and Dr. Selig Schwartz; grandchildren: Lanie Toll (Kenny Stober, Jr); Monica Pratt (Bryan Skilling); Aaron (Jessica) Pratt; Cory Pratt (Rachelle Tracz); Jason Campbell, Jonathan, Courtney and Benjamin Goldman; great-grandchildren: Abby, Amy, Robert, Abrianna and Lydia. She had a great sense of humor, a wonderful laugh and a kind heart for everyone. Helene will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.