Charlotte Patricia Grunhard, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas died peacefully on November 1, 2026. Charlotte was born in Chicago, Illinois to Catherine and Charles Hughes on November 4, 1937. In 1960, Charlotte married Charles Grunhard. Charlotte graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School and attended South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse. Her nursing career spanned many decades and she loved caring for others. During her life, Charlotte resided in Chicago (IL), Truth or Consequences (NM), Mountain Home (AR), Port Orange (FL), Prairie Village (KS) and Overland Park (KS). She was a devoted dog-mother, avid bridge player, accomplished artist, and longtime volunteer at Birthright of Kansas City.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles, who passed away in 1990; her children Thaddeus, Mary Christine, and Christen; her sister Kay(Chuck) Ploen; and her brother-in-law, Emil Saviano. She is survived by her children Daniel (Tonnie) Grunhard and Timothy (Sarah) Grunhard; grandchildren Savannah, CJ(Kaitlyn), Cailey (Jacob), Colin(Hannah), Scarlett and Cassie(Charlie); great-grandchildren Ace, Wade and Isla; sister Margaret Saviano; faithful nieces Elizabeth Saviano and Laura Saviano; her cherished dog Coco, as well as countless other friends and family members.
Char was a great friend to many and we look forward to celebrating her life during a Visitation which will be held at 10am on Thursday, November 12th at St. Ann Catholic Church in Prairie Village, KS, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am. Charlotte will be reunited with her beloved husband Chuck at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Char’s memory to Birthright of Kansas City. The family is grateful for friends, neighbors and medical staff who provided companionship and care during Charlotte’s final years, especially those at Avenue 81 Senior Living and St. Luke’s Hospice.
Obituary published by Signature Funerals.
