Katherine "Katie" Ardese Young, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 22, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terr., Kansas City, MO 64133. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Bernadette Parish.

Katie was born June 11, 1919, to Vincent and Rosalia (Calandra) Ardese, and grew up in the Northeast area of Kansas City, MO. She moved to Raytown in 1953. She retired from the Missouri Division of Family Services and was a member of The St. Francis Guild and The Buddies at St. Bernadette's, Moose Lodge #10, and was a former member of the American Daughters of Columbus. Katie loved to play cards. She easily made friends and impacted the lives of many. Everyone liked her.

Katie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Young; her son, Joe Young; brothers, Joe, Carl, and Tony Ardese; and sisters, Josephine Ardese and Virginia Cernik. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Doris Young; step-son, George Young and wife Susan; grandchildren, Christina Bowles and William Beckerle; three great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces, Jim and Sandy Ardese, Anthony and Janie Ardese, Rosalie Ardese, Elmer Ardese, Michael Griffitts; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.