Liesel Hartman Anderson

Jul 6, 2021 | Obituaries, Obituaries 2021 | 28 comments

Liesel Hartman Anderson, 15, of Fairway, KS left this life far too soon on June 28, 2021. Born to Steve and Courtney Anderson on March 3, 2006, Liesel joyfully lived her years in a way that inspired everyone who met her. The illness that took her life did not define her, and instead gave her more power and will to live exactly how she wanted to- with love, laughter, color, and fun.

From the earliest days of her life, Liesel’s smile lit up the room. Her creativity and style radiated. Whether it was making jewelry, art, singing, making videos, or taking photographs, Liesel was an artist whose world was brightly colored.

Liesel loved her friends and playing soccer while attending St. Ann Grade School and Highlands Elementary, and cheerleading while at Indian Hills Middle School. She just completed her Freshman year at St. Teresa’s Academy where she was the happiest she has ever been. She developed many meaningful friendships and truly embodied the St. Teresa’s school motto, Deo Adjuvante Non Timendum, ‘trust God and Fear nothing’.

Liesel’s magnetic personality did more than just attract people to her, it brightened the lives of her entire community. Liesel loved people and they were the most important aspect of her life. Her curiosity sparked incredible conversations whether it was someone much younger or decades older. Liesel’s wisdom was beyond her years. She welcomed different points of view and embraced uniqueness.

Liesel’s vast community fought bravely alongside Liesel and celebrated every day with her to the fullest. Each of the following carry Leisel’s legacy of light and color– parents, Steve and Courtney, her brother, Will, her grandparents Randy and Kathy Hartman and Carolyn Owen Anderson and great grandmother Lorraine Anderson Heckman. Her aunts, uncles and cousins: Kyle and Natalie Hartman (Nicholas, Maggie, Anne), Clay and Kate Hartman (Lucy, Zoe, George), Craig and Heidi Hartman (Reese, Adam, Hanna), Kalen and John Lichtenberg (Isa, Ben, Lily, Gia), Laurie and Charles Kay (Miles, Evie), Tim and Katie Anderson (Owen, Emmett, Parker, Lila), Anna and Todd Swirczek and her favorite pets Daisy, Nemo and Kitty.

Funeral Mass will be at 11:30am, Friday July 9th at St. Teresa’s Academy, 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri. For those unable to join us in person, we welcome you join us virtually through the following link: https://zoom.us/j/99005826830?pwd=MUV2QkVmZ0IxZTBQQy9iS0xrb2Rodz09

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Liesel Hartman Anderson Foundation: https://gkccf.kimbia.com/ande19

or Supporting Kids Foundation https://supporting-kids-foundation.snwbll.com/your-form

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Darrell Salinas

2 years ago

My heart goes out to you Steve man I am so so sorry to hear this ! Prayer’s my friend!

Cleon and Marsha Montgomery

2 years ago

Our deepest sympathy on the lost of your lovely daughter may God cradle her and you in his precious arms.

Mariann Blaich

2 years ago

Our hearts ache for your family, there are no words for such a departure which is too soon. She was beautiful here on Earth and her spirit will continue to fill your hearts each day until you meet again. We pray for love to be wrapped around your family during this time and forever. A beautiful light will continue to surround your family as Liesel stays each day with you all in your hearts.
Our prayers and love to your family,
Mariann and Chris Blaich

Shantel Blakley

2 years ago

This is so beautiful. What an incredible girl! We are thinking of you all and sending our love and prayers your way. This is just unimaginable and our hearts go out to you guys. What a beautiful gift she was to you and so many. We love you!
– Steve and Shantel Blakley

Anderson’s

2 years ago

With the deepest sympathies to the Anderson family. God has greeted her with warmth and love.

Tracy & Yvonne Church

2 years ago

Our deepest sympathy. No words can describe. We wish you hope and peace during this time.

Angela gomez

2 years ago

Our deepest condolences to the Anderson family.

Nina Kay and Nita Kay

2 years ago

We’re so sorry for your loss…sharing in your sadness as you remember Liesel. Our hearts goes out to you and family.

Barbara Jones

2 years ago

A beautiful tribute to a creative courageous young woman. Her story has been one of incredible faith.

Jennifer Pugh

2 years ago

I had the delight of meeting Liesel at my shop. She was such a sweet girl full of vibrancy and light. Her smile lit up the room and her fun and playful style was one to be admired.
I am so lucky to have met her.
I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this sweet girl. May you always feel her light around you.
♡

Jacob Matz

2 years ago

Big prayers go out to you and your family during this very tough time! May God give you strength and our hearts ache for you! I am confident she is now in Heaven looking down on you.

Harrison and Brenda Jackson

2 years ago

Steve and Courtney
Brenda and I are saddened upon receiving this news. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are still for you and your family .
May God Bless you and Continue to Keep You!
Harrison and Brenda Jackson

Nancy Felthauser

2 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. Praying for comfort and peace.

Matt Whitehair

2 years ago

Courtney & Steve…my heart was extremely sad upon hearing of your loss. (Jackie Olson has been keeping updated which I appreciate) My written words are hard to express how I feel but just know I’ve been thinking about you and your family.

Matt Whitehair

Ginny Tadlock

2 years ago

Oh, Courtney, I am so so very sorry.

Giesbrecht Penny

2 years ago

There are no words…My heart aches for you!

Annette Rose Rovello

2 years ago

Our deepest condolences.

Jennifer Pansing

2 years ago

Heartfelt sympathy from the Pansings. Jennifer, Tom, Wally and Dan

Jennifer Pansing

2 years ago

Heartfelt sympathy from all the Pansings. Jennifer and Tom, Wally and Dan

Christy Mayer Moran

2 years ago

Steve- my heart goes out to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss. May you find strength in each other and her memories during this time.

Christy Mayer

Anne Skates

2 years ago

My deepest sympathies Courtney and Steve. You and Liesel are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bishop Miege CC

2 years ago

The Bishop Miege Cross Country team extends their prayers and deepest sympathies to Will and the entire Anderson family over the loss of their dear daughter and sister. May God hold you close and give you strength and peace.

Dean Jarvis

2 years ago

Steve and Courtney, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Scott Sjoberg

2 years ago

Our family continues pray for all of you. I am so very sorry. Know that God has her in his arms.

Kay Simonsen

2 years ago

We are heartbroken for all of you. Liesel was a very bright light. She could make a mundane car ride fun-filled with lively conversation and laughter. She is an angel among us. She will always be in our hearts.
-Kay & Hannah

Christof Catlin

2 years ago

Leisel, I wrote you a song. The world will hear it one day… May your life heal the pain in our hearts, and your passing liberate us from our hardened pride, and with love in its place as it floods into the space you so unselfishly made for us, bring our estranged family together, and your death shall not be in vain.

Brenda Cropper

2 years ago

Steve,Courtney and family, my heart goes out to you for the loss of your beautiful Liesel. What a beautiful soul taken from this life to young. I pray for God to be with you all to guide,direct and protect you. Much love, Brenda

Steve McCulloch

2 years ago

With heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Steve and Courtney and all those who knew and lived this amazing young lady. I bet when God made Liesel, he didn’t do anything else that day but just sit around and feel good.

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