Marie Paonessa
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Marie Paonessa passed peacefully into eternal rest on May 9, 2020, at the age of 88 in Overland Park, Kansas. Although she was a true New Yorker she adjusted well to Midwest Living and enjoyed her time at Tallgrass Creek Retirement where she spent her last 12 years, becoming an avid Chiefs and Royals Fan. She developed many close friendships with the residents and enjoyed being nearby to her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. She was born in 1931 to Theresa Funiciello and Felix Mattia. After her father’s passing, her mom remarried and she was adopted by Anthony Soriero. She married John Paonessa, a regional Golf Pro in New York, on May 28, 1952 and they spent 48 wonderful years together until his death in 2000. During their 48 years together she stayed home and cared for her children. After all their children left for college she developed a love for Golf which carried on for the rest of her life. Besides Golfing Marie enjoyed reading, she volunteered weekly at the Library, the beach, (until she moved to the Midwest) swimming, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed watching old movies and was an unlikely Game of Thrones fan. Marie was very generous in everything she did and never forgot a birthday or a special event.
Marie is the loving mother of Bruce (Michelle) of Brightwaters, NY, and Lynn Morris (Allen) of Overland Park. She was predeceased by her son Richard (Tina Cary) in 2019. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Jennifer, Alanna (Nick), Deven, Nicole and Brian. Dear sister of Pamela Hansen. She was predeceased by her brother Rodney and sister Beverly. Marie lives on in the hearts of those who loved her.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish in Leawood, KS on July 13.
Teresa de Jesus Escobar Franco
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Teresa de Jesus Escobar Franco, 49, of Kansas City, KS passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2020. Due to current restrictions the family has chosen to hold private family services with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, KS.
Teresa was born in Durango, Mexico to Maria de Socorro Franco Perez and Angel Escobar. She married Jesus Manuel Castro and had one son, Jesus. Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Angel. She is survived by her husband, Jesus; her son, Jesus; her mother, Maria de Socorro; and many more family and friends. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Ker Vang
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Ker Vang, 33, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas. Due to current restrictions the family has chose to have private family services. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Ker was born to Xaimao Vang and Tong Cheng in Thailand. His family immigrated to the United States and settled in Kansas City, Kansas. Ker was preceded in death by his mother, Tong Cheng. He is survived by his father, Xaimao Vang; one brother; and one sister; and many more family members and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Loc Kay
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Loc Kay, 76, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on May 14, 2020 at the University of Kansas Hospital. Due to current restrictions funeral services are limited to family only. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Loc Kay was born in Myanmar, Burma to Maung Su and Khim Khim. Loc is survived by his wife, Pee Thain; one son; and two daughters. And many more family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
Lorenzo Hernandez Garcia
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Lorenzo Hernandez Garcia, 71, of Kansas City, KS passed away on May 14, 2020. Private family services with burial in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Lorenzo was born in Guanajuato, Mexico to Juan Garcia and Pioquinto Hernandez Cruz. He leaves behind his wife and children who loved him dearly. He will be deeply missed.
Shirley Elizabeth Young
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Shirley Elizabeth Young was born on July 16, 1948; the second oldest of five children. In 1966, she graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. On November 17, 1973, she married the love of her life, Jack Young, and together they built a beautiful family. Their union was blessed with two daughters; later gaining two sons and four grandchildren. Her favorite place to be was spending time and making memories with her family. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Shirley was an avid reader and Nascar fan.
She was generous, loving, and kind to everyone she met, and if she was your friend, you had found a treasure. She always remembered birthdays and never forgot to send a card. She had a sweet and gentle voice and a graceful way about her that put you at ease. She was the best listener and encourager, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Her smile lit up a room and her laugh was contagious.
Delores "Dee" Cox
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It is with great sadness that on April 19, 2020. Delores (Dee) A. [(Godfrey) Bratton] Cox lost her courageous battle to pancreatic cancer, at the young age of 68, in her home surrounded by her family and friends.
Dee was born to Bob and Delores Godfrey on Valentine’s Day of 1952. She was a Kansas City, Kansas resident, Original Dotte. In 1972 she graduated from Wyandotte High School and later received her Associates Degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College. She was a member of the National Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa. She also served in the Sunflower Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. After 40 years of work, she retired from the railroad working for several different companies including The Rock Island, The Cotton Belt and The Union Pacific.
Dee loved all holidays, especially Christmas. Her home was decorated like a Christmas Wonderland. She would spend countless hours in the kitchen making fudge and baking cookies, candies and breads for her family and friends. The memories of her home smelling of fudge and cinnamon! She had a way of making every Christmas memorable.
She had a heart of gold and would give to anyone in need. She met no strangers. Dee and her late husband Daniel opened their home to many foster children who became members of the family in their eyes. She loved to sit and talk with anyone. Her favorite day of the week was Sunday, which was made even more special by the family and friends that came to dinner each week. She had her way of making each person feel as if they were her favorite. She always told the truth, even if it was not what you wanted to hear.
She was lucky to have experienced unconditional love twice in her life. She married her first love and the father of her children, Daniel Bratton in April of 1971. They were married for 28 years when he passed in 1999. She met her second love and bonus father to her children through her work at the railroad. Dee and Gary Cox were married in March of 2002. They both were able to find love after the death of their spouses and enjoyed a cut short life together. Dee is preceded in death by her father Robert, her mother Delores, her late husband Daniel, her sister Patty Kay, her nephew Darren and her beloved daughters Debbie and Catherine. She is survived by her husband of the home, Gary Cox, and their children Daniel (LuAnn) Godfrey, Debra (BJ) Caldwell, Steven Cox, Patty Clayborn, and Danielle (Joe) Fuentez; her 12 grandchildren; Amanda, Colin, Eric, Haley, Jacob, Jeff, Jessica, Kaitlynn, Kenneth, Matthew, Megan, Natalie, Payton, Sarah and Shane. Eight siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and close friends that became family.
Due to the unfortunate events with COVID-19, the family will host a celebration of life ceremony at a later date. Dee will be laid to rest in Dyer, Arkansas at the Dyer Cemetery at that time. The family would like to thank Good Shepherd Hospice for the loving care they provided. We would also like to thank all of the friends and family who spent countless hours making her last months on Earth so memorable. As she would say “Merry, Happy, Thanky!”
Death should not do us part
Only between mind-
And soul-
But there is no end.
A life lives even after Death
Not as a solid form-
In the Air and Ground-
In the mind-
One’s life lives on.
-By Payton Fergus
Jerry George Hedrick, Sr.
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Jerry George Hedrick, Sr.
July 8, 1934-April 18, 2020
Jerry was born to Samuel Lee Hedrick, Sr. and Callye Lucille Miller-Hedrick. He was born in McCall’s Chapel, (Allen) OK. Jerry is preceded in death by his siblings: Samuel Lee Hedrick, Jr. James Charles Hedrick, Sr., Billye Ruth Ragsdale, and Leana Jeanne Staggs. He is survived by brother Donald Dean Hedrick, Nelle Rose Horner, and Pamela Joy Jones.
In 1955, he married the love of his life, Nelda Jean McKinnerey, who preceded him in death, in April 2016. They spent many wonderful years together in ministry and sharing the gospel of their Lord and Savior. They have 3 children: Farrah Lucille Dever, Jerry (Bud) George Hedrick, Jr. and their youngest, who preceded Jerry in death, Samantha Gean Lozano.
Jerry was the proud grandfather of 8: Max Hedrick, Andrew Dever (deceased), Tim Holcom, Katie Doherty, Joshua Holcom, Alysse Garner, Jon Holcom, and Nathan Hedrick. In total, he had 19 great-grandchildren whom he loved very much.
Jerry worked for Magma Copper Company in San Manuel, Arizona, for 30 years, and when he left to go into ministry, Jerry and his wife Nelda spent 45 years ministering, with 20 of that being with the Foursquare Church. Even after retirement, they were always eager to share their love of Jesus Christ. He was always willing to give of himself in time, in money, in home, and in love. There was no stranger to Jerry. He truly embodied the call of Christ: “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.”
Jerry went to be with his Maker, April 18th, 2020, in the presence of his son, Bud. He was surrounded by love and family and with hands held he took his last peaceful breath.
Memorial services (pending) will be held in Arkansas City, Kansas and Oracle, Arizona.
Henrietta Mary Ferguson
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Henrietta Mary Ferguson passed away on May 3, 2020. Born February 28, 1944 in Beatrice, Nebraska, Mary was a loving mother who adored dogs and time spent outdoors, including walks at Loose Park and working in the yard. She also was a dedicated sports fan, always rooting hard for her Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks. Mary held various jobs throughout her life, but most enjoyed her time as a server at various local restaurants, and the interaction and banter with her regular customers. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee, and her son Joe. She is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Hawthorne and Becky Reid, her son Dan Ferguson, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Sandy, and her brother, Robert. A private celebration of life for immediate family will be held at a later date.
