Duane Charles Thomas DeGravelles
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He will be forever missed by his wife and best friend of 38 years Debbie (Strom). His children Sunshine Laborde, Joshua DeGravelles (1976-1996), Ryan (Evie) DeGravelles, Melissa (Jason) Andrews, Thomas (Missy) DeGravelles, and Lynae DeGravelles. He was a proud Grandfather to Nathan and Vanessa Mendes, Hunter, Coleman, and Raegan DeGravelles, Jaidyn, Joshua, and Emerson Andrews, and Micah DeGravelles. He was known to them as Pa Pa, Pop Pop, Grandpa, and Donk. Duane was also blessed to have cared for over 60 foster children who all held a special place in his heart.
Duane was born on June 16, 1957 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Patricia Ann (Foret) and Robert Everest DeGravelles. He was their 4th of 7 children. He is survived by his siblings Yvette Powel, Robert (Bob) DeGravelles, Daniel DeGravelles, Marie Jeanne DeForet, Camille deGravelle and Patrick DeGravelles. As one of 37 first cousins, he is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Duane had many talents which lead to many very different careers including truck stop manager, real estate agent, mortician’s apprentice, retail manager, car salesman, and photographer just to name a few. Outside of work, Duane also coached Ryan’s little league team, cheered on Thomas during Pop Warner and high school football games, watched every single Royals game with Lynae the year they won the World Series, and attended countless of Melissa’s children’s games, matches, and meets. He loved sports and he loved supporting his kids.
Duane also served on the board of Family Connections Adoption Agency. As part of that work he traveled to Africa twice. He escorted a five month old baby home to her forever family and spent time at another orphanage sponsored by the agency. Africa held a special place in his heart and he had always hoped he would get the chance to go again. From a young age Duane battled drug addiction. At the age of 24 he turned his life over to God and miraculously was set free. His calling and passion for evangelism grew from there and he became an ordained minister. Of course he evangelised in a way only Duane could. As a lifelong fan of power lifting he got involved with power team ministry. Duane would use his extraordinary strength to break things, bend things, and tear things to get attention so people would want to hear what God put on his heart. He spoke to thousands over his life about the consequences of his actions, and the impact they had on his family and friends. At the beginning, much of his outreach focussed on delivering anti-drug messages to schools and youth ministry. After being part of other power teams, Duane founded Power One Ministries and began doing ministry work full time. He wanted to be able to go to the places that could not afford to bring in the big team. For years he traveled across the country. He ministered in prisons through Chuck Colsen’s Operation Starting Line and Bill Glass Behind the Walls. He went to Indian reservations and cowboy churches. He served with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and many other groups.
He shared the message that if you were the only person that needed salvation that Jesus would have died just for you. God loves you personally. Accept what he has done for you and you will spend eternity with him.
Mateo David Hernandez Ramirez
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Mateo David Hernandez Ramirez, infant son of Marco & Agustina, became an angel September 12, 2020. Private family services with burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.Jonnie L. Hanson
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Jonnie L. Hanson, 68, passed away October 16, 2020 at his home in Kansas City, Kansas. At his request no service will be held, but instead we will have a small gathering at his home. Please contact his wife, Michelle, for additional information.
Jonnie was born July 22, 1952 in Hood River County, Oregon to Lynn and Gladys Hanson. He enjoyed telling stories of the days he worked with his sister, Judy and her husband, Bill at their Bee farm. Jonnie also enjoyed hunting deer, elk, bear, and pheasants. He belonged to a western reenactment family known as the Cripple Creek Posse in which his name was Cody. In some of those reenactments he was shot off a building at Old Shawnee Town several years ago.
Jonnie served the United States Navy during Vietnam as a Radioman. He was active duty for four out of his six years. Later he worked many years for Flint and Nazdar as a lab technician.
Jonnie is survived by his wife, Michele Hanson; siblings: Judy Kindall(Bill) & Brenda Hatcher(Mark); children: Jessica Mashburn(Aaron), Abby Hensley(Taylor), & Travis Hanson(Sarah); nine grandchildren; and three step children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn & Gladys Hanson; and two brothers, David & Kevin Hanson.
Martha Marie Van Rooyen-Eidson
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Martha Marie Van Rooyen-Eidson is a beautiful baby that flew up to be with her Great Grandma (Martha Marie Bowden) And Great Grandpa (James Allen Eidson Jr. ) on September 28, 2020. She will be missed dearly by her parents Martha Van Rooyen (Mother) and Griffin Lee Eidson (Father); her siblings: Marley Jones, Heidi McCabe, and Khiara Eidson. She will be thought of and missed by her Grandparents: Rebecca Van Rooyen; Adrian and Lu-ann Van Rooyen; Michael and Chasity Eidson; her Great-grandpa, Ora Clay Bowden; and Great- Grandma Vickie Eidson. Martha is also missed by her aunt, Ashley Dodgen; and uncles: Rian van Rooyen, Johnathan Eidson, and Harley Eidson. Martha will be missed dearly as she will start her life in the hands of the guardian angels that watch over us every day.
Due to current Covid restrictions the family has decided on private services.
A private family viewing will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Kansas City Funeral Directors. A private family burial will take place on Friday, October 9 at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.
Jayne Lynn Holcomb Johnson
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Jayne Lynn Holcomb Johnson, 69, passed away August 16, 2020 unexpectedly in Denver, Colorado. Jayne has now gone on to be with her beloved husband, David, who preceded her in death a few short weeks prior. Jayne was born in Nebraska with her twin sister, Judith Sharon. She was a teacher for many years. Jayne and David lived in Colorado, but really enjoyed vacationing to more tropical areas during the winter months! Jayne is preceded in death by her husband, David; father JR; mother, Judy; twin sister, Judy; sister, Lynn; and sister, Sharon. Jayne is survived by her niece, Robyn, and four nephews: Brook, Bill, Mike, and John. Jayne and David are survived by some close friends, including TW. They were also survived by their loving dog, Wrinkles. Jayne will be missed and never forgotten. A memorial has not been set at this time, but will be in the near future.Marlene Adele Little
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She was born December 02, 1932 in Kansas City, MO, the only child of Herman and Mildred (Thomas) Schliebs. Marlene attended Boone Grade School, Ruskin High School and some college at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She married Garland Laymon Little on June 06, 1953.
Marlene had many interest and hobbies including reading, nutrition, toll painting/art and horses. She was a long-time member of the World Revival Church.
June Shirley
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June Shirley, 96, Merriam, KS went to her heavenly
home September 27, 2020 where she was reunited
with her husband Ray. Born in Kansas City, KS , June
7, 1924 to James and Ethel(Rhodes) Cates, she was
the fourth of nine children.
On July 03, 1946, June married Raymond Shirley in
Olathe, KS. Married for 51 yrs., June was a homemaker
in the home Ray built for them. It was the home that they
raised their children, Larry(Donna) of Shawnee, Mike(Nancy)
of Warrensburg, MO and Pat(Joe) of Louisburg.
June loved her family a bushel and a peck. Whether preparing large holiday meals or small snacks for a sleepover with her grandkids, her home was always full of love and laughter. June leaves behind 3 children;7 grandchildren;13 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
Anyone blessed enough to know her experienced her unwavering faith and genuine love of babies. June was a member of the Overland Park Baptist Temple and cherished the wonderful friends she made there.
Our sweet June will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery, Shawnee, KS, September 30, 10:30 am.
Thomas Michael Kost
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Thomas was born November 20, 1954, to parents James and Maxine Kost in Kansas City, Kansas living most of his life in Shawnee, Kansas. Tom is survived by wife Janice Kost, sons James (Hannah) and Matthew (Nancy) Kost, brother Ed (Vicki) Kost, sisters Pat Thomas, Connie Cook and Mary Jane Colbert along with his grandchildren Brayden, Zachary, Thomas, and Silveria, and a long list of extended family, friends, and colleagues whom he cherished. He was preceded in death by his parents (James and Maxine Kost) and younger sister (Ann Kost).
Tom had an amazing career in computers that spanned 40+ years. It started at Montgomery Wards at which time Janice hinted to him about at a ride on his motorcycle. He followed up on that hint leading to a marriage that lasted 43 years. At the end of his career he was an Infrastructure Architect at IBM. Outside of work he was a true family man who could be found fishing, hunting, playing music, bottle digging, metal detecting, riding motorcycles, involved in various building projects, wrenching on vehicles, playing foosball, eating Kansas City barbeque and bratwursts along with listening to and helping others. His blue eyes of kindness, his gentle smile, his love and words of wisdom helped many on their life journey. He will be missed, but not forgotten. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethesda @ bethesdalc.org: a disability services/support organization where his little sister Ann lived for over a decade.
Carlos Tovar Gonzales "El Guachy"
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Carlos Tovar Gonzales "El Guachy", 50, born in Durango Mexico, passed away Saturday, September 12th 2020. He was a father to 7 children; grandfather to 4 grandchildren; and had lots of friends that loved him. He was a construction worker for as long as anyone could remember. But he always had stories to tell about all the different jobs he used to have: he used to work as a clown and a cook. He was a very good cook, Even though he was very sick during his last days he tried to stay strong; and worked till his last day. Our father was not perfect he made mistakes like everyone else. To me he was eternal. I always thought that my father was going to be there for all eternity and knowing that he is not here any more with us it breaks my heart because I know he made mistakes and I was not able to get close. Even though he is gone I still can not believe it. I know wherever he is he is in a better place now. He is in no more pain and has no more suffering. I hope he is at peace wherever he is. He was a person that also had good qualities he helped people when he could knowing he would not get nothing in return.
Thank you to those who helped with the funeral and to those who came to say their last goodbyes to him it was a hard time but thank you thank you for being with us through all this and thank you to Leah from Kansas City Funeral Director, for all your help god bless every one of you.
A Private funeral service was held at Kansas City Funeral Directors on September 17, 2020. Burial will be in Durango, Mexico.
We will miss you dad where ever you are rest in peace.
