Kansas City Former Hallmark Honcho Donald J. Hall Dies At 96

This is news that only your grandparents REALLY care about but it's important nonetheless if only because it signals the passing of time and another end of an era in Kansas City history. 

Update . . .

For those who really want context . . . Here's the best read we've seen on this topic in a few years: 

The Remarkable Hall Family of Kansas City

About today's update . . . 

Most of the reporting on this one is either historical roundup or a summary of a presser released by the fading local company this morning.

Check the basics . . . 

"Kansas City civic leader and philanthropist Donald J. Hall passed away October 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 96."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

KMBC: Son of founder, leader of world-renowned Kansas City company dies at 96

Fox4: Donald J. Hall, former Hallmark CEO and philanthropist, dead at 96

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