Phyllis Barnes-Deay
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PHYLLIS BARNES-DEAY
Phyllis Barnes-Deay passed away peacefully on February, 5th 2020 in Olathe, KS at the age of 75.
She was born in Independence, KS on October 21, 1944 to Annie Elizabeth Leyda and Edwin Ernest Barnes. A graduate of Independence High School and the University of Kansas, she lived in Fairfield, CT and Schaumburg, IL before settling in the Kansas City area.
Phyllis is survived by her 2 sons, Fredrick Deay II and Shane Deay, her grandsons Stephen Deay and Matthew Deay, and her former husband Fredrick Deay.
Besides spending time with family and friends, Phyllis enjoyed traveling, reading and watching sporting events. She was always willing to help others and touched many lives with her abundant generosity.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Scoliosis Foundation (https://charity.gofundme.com/…/phyllis-memorial-fund-for-sc…).
Norma Jean (Turner) Cordes
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Norma Jean (Turner) Cordes, 85, formerly of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on February 10, 2020 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on February 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on February 14 at Cure of Ars. Private burial service will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa.
Norma was born on March 5, 1934 in Green Forest, Arkansas to Claude and Winnie Turner. She was the oldest child and had one sister and a brother who called her “Jean.” After graduating from Green Forest (Arkansas) High School, Norma moved to Wichita, Kansas to work and to live with her cousin and later meet the love of her life.
In 1955, she married her sweetheart, Francis Anthony Cordes. Shortly after, Francis was stationed in San Antonio, Texas where they lived for ten years. Norma worked as a paralegal during their time in San Antonio. In 1965, they moved to the Kansas City area where they raised their family.
Norma was active in numerous women’s philanthropic clubs; Kansas City Affinem and the Kansas City Musettes. In the late 1970’s, she founded Blue Ribbon Tours & Arrangements and continued with the business until she retired in 2013.
As members of Cure of Ars Catholic Church for over 50 years, Francis and Norma were on the league bowling team for 30 years. Norma enjoyed cooking and entertaining for family and friends, sewing and needlework, shopping and was an enthusiast of dishes, crystal and various collectibles. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to several bridge clubs .
Norma is survived by her daughters Michelle Embree (Ed) of Leawood, Kansas and Jene Hong (Thai) of Overland Park, Kansas; son Tony Cordes (Julie) of Stilwell, Kansas; grandchildren: Katie Blasko (Jeff), Mark and Caroline Embree; Shannon Ellerson (Wayne), Heather Benjamin (Jack) and Tyler Popper; AJ and Jamie Cordes; great-grandsons: Tommy and Cooper Blasko and Damian Popper; sister Annie Cobb; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Francis; parents Claude and Winnie Turner, and brother Clell Turner.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Kansas City Hospice, www.kchospice.org/donate KCHPC, 1500 Meadow Lane Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114
Tharon Del Howard
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Tharon was born in Kansas City, KS on November 2, 1961 to Frances and Rodger Howard. He lived most of his life in Kansas City, KS and passed away at home on February 6, 2020 at the age of 58.
Tharon worked for the same company for nearly 40 years. In addition to having a full-time job, he had many side ventures that included butchering deer and hogs (Hoggin’ as he called it) and mowing lawns. He was a proud husband, dad and grandpa, as well as a true outdoorsman. He had many hobbies, but was happiest camping, fishing and hunting with his entire family. His other interests include riding Brutus (his Harley), riding wave runners, butchering, shooting his guns, fixing other people’s stuff, sending daily jokes, spending time at the lake and helping his family and friends with projects. Tharon had a passion for sharing his love and knowledge for hunting, fishing and butchering.
Tharon is preceded in death by his parents, Frances Applebee and Rodger Howard, a brother, Rodger Howard and two beloved chihuahuas, Gizmo and Margarita (Maggie).
Tharon is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kim and their children, Shawn (Krista), Joshua (Becky), Amanda and his cherished chihuahua, Remington. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Ethan, Courtney, Nathanial (Nate) and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his three sisters; Theresa (Ivan) Braley, Dina (Russell) Mayden, Amy (Justin) Hanson, three brothers; Tom (Linda) Howard, Rod (Sadie) Howard, and Cole (Rachel) Howard, one brother in law, Mike Burdge and a father in law, Jim Burdge. As well as, many nieces, nephews, great nephews (whom he had a soft spot for; Junior, Bentley and Remi) and many close family friends.
A celebration of Tharon’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 6pm to 8pm, at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive Kansas City, KS 66106. This is a casual gathering. Please come as you are, or in anything Harley or camo.
Emery Joe Ingram
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Emery Joe Ingram born March 03, 1959 passed away January 26, 2020. Memorial service will be Saturday, February 01, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Calvary Chapel, 2614 S 18th Street, Kansas City, KS 66106. Donations can be made to the family.
Donna Renee Broxterman
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Donna Renee Broxterman, 50, KCK passedJanuary 20, 2019. Funeral Mass, 11 am with
visitation 10 am, Friday, January 31, 2020
Sacred Heart, 2646 S 34th,KCK.
Inurnment Maple Hill Cemetery, KCK.
Donna was preceded in death by parents
Erlan and Judy. She is survived by husband
Richard Tyler & brother Vince. Donna loved
to travel, swim with the dolphins and her
Maltese dog Beemer. In lieu of flowers donations
to your favorite charity or organization.
Jou Chue Her
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Jou Chue Her, 75 years old, of Turner, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 9th, 2020.Jou Chue Her was born June 6th, 1944 to Chai Sue and Sheng Yang Her in the village of Haib Poom, XiengKhoung Province, Laos. He joined the CIA Special Guerilla Unit in 1961 and served this unit from 1962-1966. In 1967 he was hired to work for USAID as a warehouse manager, where he served for 8 years until the Secret War/Vietnam War forced him and his family to seek asylum in America as Hmong refugees.
In 1976, he arrived in Houston, TX with his family and began the challenging task of rebuilding a new life in a new country. In Houston, Jou Chue worked as a mail clerk and began correspondence seeking his extended family. In 1980, he moved his family to Wausau, WI to be with his brother Bla Chong Her and his nephew Cher Tou Her. While in Wausau, he overcame many obstacles in creating a safe and stable community for his family and many Hmong relatives. He eventually founded and became the first executive director of the Wausau Area Hmong Mutual Association, a non-profit charitable organization focused on assisting and resettling Hmong refugees in Wausau and surrounding areas. Jou Chue was also a devoted Christian and worked tirelessly in establishing the first Hmong CMA Church in Wausau. He later became a visionary leader that brought to fruition the construction of a new church building that provided support and services to a growing Hmong CMA congregation in Wausau.
In 1990, he retired from his job and relocated to Kansas City, KS to be closer to family. In his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, serving God through his church, and spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Jou Chue was a man that had enormous love for others and prided himself on opening his heart and home to anyone that needed rest, respite, and/or support. His generosity and love are forever etched in the hearts of all those who knew him and was touched by him.
Jou Chue Her is preceded in death by his parents, Chai Sue and Sheng Yang Her, his brothers; Bla Chong Her, Vang Her, and Cu Her and his sisters Bla Her Yang and Yer Her Yang. He is also preceded in death by his nephew Cher Tou Her and his nieces Pla Her Thao and Ploua Her Xiong.
He is survived by his life-long wife and loving soul mate, Ka Yang Her, brother Nhia Yer Her, sister Cha Her Yang, three sons Num Pao (Gei Gei) Her, Nkag Fu (Blia) Her, Peter (Bai) Kim, his daughter Pafoua (Fim Long) Vue, and 14 grandchildren.
His Homecoming Celebration will be held at Faith Deliverance Church, 3043 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas on February 29th-March 1st with burial taking place at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 8321 Quivira Road, Lenexa, KS.
Ray Earl Robinson
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Ray Earl Robinson
Ray Earl Robinson, 74 years old, of Shawnee, KS passed away January 13, 2020 at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Residential Center. He has gone to heaven to be with his parents Ruth and Bob, great grand-daughter Emma Rose, two sisters Ruby and Betty, and many other family members.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Rosemary Robinson, daughter Michele Hanson, son Darrin Robinson, brother Bob Robinson, grandchildren Sarah, Jenny, Trevor, Katelyn, Hailey, and great grandchildren Angel, Sara, Miyah, Marcus and Makinlee.
He loved his family & friends, and his dogs, especially his basset hounds (Daisy 1 & Daisy 2), and enjoyed playing golf. He worked hard all of his life, from his first job as a dockworker loading trucks at TG&Y, to his last job owning a vehicle recovery business. He offered help to anyone who asked, even opening his home to anyone who needed a place to stay, and he never asked for anything in return.
A celebration get-together will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 1:00-3:00, at Crossroads Christian Church, 5855 Renner Road, Shawnee KS 66217.
Choua Xiong Her
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Choua Xiong Her, our beloved mother, was born on March 12, 1953 in Laos. She married her husband Jim Her in July 1967. In 1976, during the Vietnam War, Choua’s family immigrated to the United States. Choua’s family initially settled and lived in Louisville, Kentucky from 1976-1978. Choua has lived in other states during her lifetime which include Houston, Texas (1978-1979), Kansas City, Kansas (1979-2002), and Woodbury, MN (2002-2020). Choua passed away
peacefully on the evening of January 5, 2020. Choua is survived by her husband Jim Her, son Vang Her, daughter in law Shoua Her, son Nick Her, daughter in law Jenny Lee, daughter Maysy Her, son Cher Morgan Her, daughter in law Xeng Her, son Tommy Tseeb Her, 24 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services are as follows and will be held at Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center, 3043 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas 66106.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Morning Service begins at 9:30 AM
Afternoon Service begins at 5:00 PM
No service on Sunday February 2
Monday, February 3, 2020
Final service to begin at 9:30 AM with burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Robert Parra
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ROBERT PARRA
Robert Parra, 90 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away
January 04, 2020. Funeral service 5 pm with visitation at 4 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2020 at KC Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, KCK. Burial January 17, 2020, 11 am, Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.
Robert was preceded in death by wife Santos; parents Ygnacio(Frank) and Esther Parra; children Henry and Richard Parra; siblings Carlos, Jose, Francisco and Ignacio Parra. He is survived by children Robert Parra, Vickie Parra and Claire Vega; grandchildren Jennifer and Herb Ruff, Hank and Andrea Parra, Abigail and Ed Khamphilay and Amanda Parra; great grandchildren Dominic, Jaiden, Braylon & Bryce Ruff, Hank Parra, Olivia and Ella Khamphilay and siblings Maria Dolores, Maria Esther Guadalupe, Maria Esperanza, Francico, Maria de los Angeles and Antonio Cesar.
