- Jeffrey Allan Drollinger, 51, Kansas City North, passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2015. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Jeff's life at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice. Jeff was born March 21, 1963, in Marion, IN, the eldest of three children of David and Lois (Day) Drollinger. His father preceded him in death on March 13, 2014. Jeff lived in Platte County most of his life, where he graduated from Park Hill High School. He later attended Southwest Missouri State University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He worked for Embassy Suites at KCI for 25 years, most of those years as Manager of Housekeeping, and for the past six months worked in the same position for Great Wolf Lodge. He was also a devoted fan of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. Jeff leaves his mother, Lois; brother, D. Mark Drollinger; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Phil Cridlebaugh; nephew and niece, Peyton and Emily Cridlebaugh; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends, including his best friend of 36 years, Jim McCaffrey. Jeff also leaves his girlfriend and companion, Sofia Ernst. He and Sofia recently spent two wonderful weeks in Panama, the trip of a lifetime for Jeff. Jeff touched many lives with his smile, generosity, and love of life. He could add laughter to just about any occasion with friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all. You may share a message with the family or sign an on-line guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arr.: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, (816) 781-8228.
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1963 - 2015 (51 years)
