Frances C. Stauffer

Frances Corrine Stauffer, 95, of Parkville, Missouri passed away quietly on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in Hospice Care.

Frances was born on July 23, 1931, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Paul Vitalis and Thelma Corrine (Kraut) Witter. She was a 1949 graduate of Bucyrus High School and on March 24, 1955, married her high school sweetheart, Charles R. Stauffer Sr. They shared 66 years of marriage and created many wonderful memories until his passing on May 31, 2021.

Frances worshiped at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bucyrus where she was active in women’s group and Bible study and later attended other Lutheran churches wherever they resided. She was a homemaker and cared for her family and was active in scouting when her children were young. As her children grew older, she worked at various places, including Jones Drug Store, Woolco, Woolworths and lastly Dillard’s, where she retired from in 1996. Both Charles and Frances retired to Pittsburg, Missouri where they enjoyed family gatherings and activities on the waters of Pomme de Terre Lake.

Frances loved her grandchildren, and her hobbies included traveling, knitting, and gardening. For relaxation she enjoyed playing Solitaire and adult coloring books.

Frances is survived by her children, Charles R. Stauffer, Jr., Charlene (Lee) Argo, Sharon Hastings, Chris (Becky) Stauffer, and Carol Stauffer, all of Greater Kansas City; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Paul and Thelma Witter; her husband, Charles Stauffer Sr., and her Son-in-Law, John Hastings, Frances was preceded in death by a brother, Paul William Witter and sister, Mary Magdelena Witter who died in infancy.

Mrs. Stauffer’s family will join friends on Tuesday, November 3 at 2:00 pm in Oakwood Cemetery where her graveside service will be officiated by Pastor Andrea Taphorn. Memorial donations can be made payable to St. Jude Children's Hospital and will be accepted through Wise Funeral Service, 129 W. Warren St., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Memories and photos can be shared on her guestbook page at www.wisefuneral.com.