Kansas City Funeral Directors

Soua was born in Nangha Mongpheng, Laos and grew up with very little education. She married her husband, Chay Heu in 1964. She was a self-made businesswoman operating her own food market stand at the Long Tien Morning Market and pharmacy store in Ban Xon City and was a mother figure to many highland students living in her Vientiane home for school in the city.
After the Secret War in Laos in 1975 to escape the threat of genocide of the Hmong people, Soua took her five children through the jungles of Laos and across the Mekong River to Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand. 
On September 2, 1976, Soua and her family arrived in the United States after receiving political asylum. They first resided in Souix Fall, South Dakota then moved to Houston, Texas. Kansas City, KS became home in 1980 where she became a founding and devoting member of the First Hmong Missionary Alliance Church. Soua also started school for the first time in her life at the age of 32 and received her E.S.L certificate. In 2008, Soua and her family moved to Minnesota.
While in the United States, Soua worked two jobs to support her children after her husband became disabled. Soua retired at the age of 52 and continued with ministry work with her husband in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Minnesota. Her goal in life was to make sure that all of her children finished school and became independent. 
Soua’s health deteriorated in 2013. She battled through many surgeries and lived a meaningful and fulfilled life, always positively impacting all those around her. To every person who knew her, she will forever be remembered for her kind soul and love serving God.

Funeral service will be held in Kansas City, KS on March 9th, 2019 to March 10th, 2019 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center, 3043 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102, 913-321-5220.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to defray funeral expenses.

Janice grew up in Great Bend, KS, “one of six kids,” as she’d proudly say. Her parents and siblings were very special to her regardless of the road miles between. She married the love of her life, Lee, in 1969, and was a devoted, loving, and spirited wife for almost 50 years. Janice was beyond generous with her love, support, and encouragement for her children, Amy and Jason, and she welcomed daughter-in-law Carla with open arms. Her pride and joy for the last ten years has been her grandson, Dylan, and we are all grateful he had the chance to know her. She is also survived by brothers Jim Graf (Kathy), Tom Graf (Shyrlene), David Graf (Julie); sister-in-law Robbie Graf and brother-in-law Steve Bogart.

Janice’s love of travel led to many wonderful vacations with family and friends: from camping in national parks to cruises porting at her favorite beaches. She enjoyed learning, and often said she’d be a perpetual student if she could. She voraciously read books of all kinds, and she tackled crosswords and trivia faster than one could blink. Janice was a role model working full time as a corporate marketing and advertising writer and raising a family when doing so was still rare. Most importantly, she was always there for her loved ones—whenever they needed her, she offered support, encouragement, and a rose-colored version of the world.

With her sparkling blue eyes and lovely smile, Janice would bring light and life to any room she entered. We know she brings the same with her to heaven.

Memorials to the following: Pancreatic Cancer Association, click here, or the International Myeloma Foundation, click here.

Rosie graduated from Cambria Rowe Business College with a degree in Accounting and worked many years in the banking industry. Rosie had a kind heart. She loved her family and extended her generosity to her church and community. She was active in the Food Pantry, "adopted" nursing home residents while making weekly visits and leading prayer services, and participated in community charitable efforts. She always enjoyed lending a hand. She also loved socializing with her friends in the neighborhood card and walking groups.

Rosie is survived by her husband Robert of 48 years, her children Derik and wife Meredith of Olathe, Ks. and Adam and wife Stephanie of Lenexa; her brother Donald Hornick and wife Agnes of Johnstown and her sisters Ilene Zakovitch of Union City, Pa., Agnes Kiniry of Lancaster, Pa., Sister Joan Hornick of Belleville, IL. her sister Ann Tudorache preceded her in death. She has six wonderful grandchildren.

Visitation will be helad at 9:00 am Saturday February 23rd at St. Paul Catholic Church, 21650 W 115th Terr.,
Olathe, Ks 66061. The Funeral Liturgy will follow at 10:00 am. Internment will follow at the Prince of Peace
Mausoleum at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 83rd St and Quivira Rd., Lenexa, Ks. 66214. Afterward, Family and Friends are invited back to St. Paul Church for a luncheon.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be sent to the Alzheimer Assoc., Heart of American Chapter,
3846 W 75th St., Prairie Village, Ks. 66208