Christina Rauchle Obituary

In Loving Memory of Christina Rose Rauchle
June 1, 1961 – July 2, 2025
Christina Rose Rauchle, 64, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Valley Manor. Christina was born on June 1, 1961, in North Kansas City, Missouri, to Chris and Marilyn Rauchle, and grew up in Kearney, Missouri - a place she always called home.
A woman of great intelligence and quiet strength, Christina was the valedictorian of both her high school and college classes. She went on to earn her master's degree in accounting, building a career that reflected her sharp mind and dedication to excellence.
Christina was deeply loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her father, Chris Rauchle; stepmother, Georgia Rauchle; nephews, Kristopher Rauchle and Zachary Rauchle; niece, Mercedes McKinney; great-nephew, Brayden McKinney; and great-niece, Lilian Rauchle; also her life long partner, Kynard Baldwin. Her deep love for animals, especially cats and dogs, brought joy to all who knew her gentle heart.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Rauchle; grandparents, Donald and Dorthy Proffitt, and Christian and Irene Rauchle; her uncle, Charles Rauchle; her aunt, Helen Rauchle; and her beloved brother, Chris Wayne Rauchle.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Arley United Methodist Church in Kearney, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., where family and friends will gather to honor and remember Christina's life, kindness, and legacy.
Christina will be remembered for her intelligence, compassion, and the quiet grace with which she lived. She leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and resilience.
Arrangements are in care of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.