Debbie Elkinton
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Debbie L. Elkinton passed away July 3, 2020 after a sudden and unexpected illness. Debbie was born on March 27, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Lawrence and Jackie (Britt) Spitler. Debbie was the younger sister to Richard Spitler. The family lived in several states in the Midwest in her youth before settling in the Kansas City area where she was a long time resident of Gardner, KS. Debbie graduated from Kansas City’s Southeast High School in 1967. After high school Debbie began working for several companies including Hallmark Cards, Bendix, and ADP. Debbie worked for the United States Census Bureau for the last 16 years. Debbie made a commitment to return to college later in life and ultimately graduated with a BA degree in Management and Human Relations from Mid America Nazarene College in 1994.Debbie and Eldon Elkinton were married on March 23, 1968 and raised 5 children. The children are Steve (Tricia), Jeff (Valerie), Tracy, Mark, and Julie Elkinton-Strausbaugh (Mark). Debbie and Eldon are proud grandparents of 9 grandkids: Justin, Jordan, and Jack (Gurnee, Il), Macey and Isaac (Gardner, KS), Luke and Cale (Spring Hill, KS), and Wyatt and Griffin (Edgerton, KS). Debbie was preceded in death by Lawrence and Jackie Spitler (parents), Richard (brother), and Tracy (daughter).
Debbie had many passions in life, but being an active and proud grandmother was her clear priority. Her 9 grandchildren benefited immensely from her attention, support, and love. She enjoyed hosting her family for home cooked meals, attending her grandchildren’s sport and school activities, and coaching her grandkids through food preparation projects in 4-H including her award winning jellies. Sleepovers at Grandma’s were a special treat for everyone.
Debbie also shared activities with many close friends and family. Early in their marriage, Eldon and Debbie enjoyed bowling in several leagues. Bowling eventually transitioned into Bunco where Debbie was active with a couples group and a ladies group. Both groups continue to meet regularly and have done so for more than 30 years. Debbie was famous for her love of 4’s, and her excitement when she rolled them. Debbie and her family played many card games with Hearts being a multi-generational favorite inspired by her grandmother (Irma “Tommye” Shuttee). Debbie liked to visit the local casinos, and she regularly planned trips to Las Vegas and other casinos in the Midwest. These trips were a great chance for her to visit and share fun times with her friends and family. Debbie and Eldon travelled regularly and visited many states and countries throughout their marriage. Many cherished memories were developed with family and friends on these trips that included visits to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia, and China. Another highlight was a family trip to Niagara Falls in August 2018. All 17 children, spouses, and grandchildren along with Jan Spitler (Richard’s wife) were able to meet to celebrate Debbie and Eldon’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Debbie was a long time member of Sacred Heart Church in Gardner. She recently began volunteering with Harvester’s which is the church’s food outreach program. Debbie also volunteered her time with Meals on Wheels.
Services for Debbie include a visitation on Thursday, July 9 from 5-8pm, Rosary on Friday, July 10 at 9:30am followed by Mass at 10:00. The Mass of Christian Burial will be live-streamed on Divine Mercy Facebook page click here. All activities are at Divine Mercy in Gardner, KS. Face masks are required and social distancing when able while visiting Sacred Heart Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Debbie’s name to Children’s Mercy Hospital (Kansas City) or Catholic Charities.
Children’s Mercy Hospital (Kansas City) https://www.
or Catholic Charities https://
KC Funeral Directors 913-262-6310
***Please remember a mask is required and social distancing when able in the church. The visitation and mass are open to those who would like to attend.***
Lawrence D Gouldsmith
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Lawrence D. Gouldsmith, 87, of Kansas City, KS passed away on June 27, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on July 7, 2020 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Lawrence is survived by wife, Joan Gouldsmith, of the home; son, Larry Dale Gouldsmith(Jennifer) of Orrick, MO; son, Terry Francis(Linda) of Smithville, MO; son, Randy Francis of Kansas City, KS; daughter, Trish Rowland(Donald) of Kansas City, KS; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and many more family members and friends. He will be deeply missed by all.
(Laura) Shea Soileau
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(Laura) Shea Soileau passed away earlier this week after suffering a fall. Shea will be missed by her sister Tammi, brothers Kevin, Eric and Kerry, mother Glenda, father Jimmie, boyfriend Tom, along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,cousins and friends. Shea was born in Mobile, Alabama, graduated from Burlington, KS High School, attended Flint Hills Technical College and University of Texas at San Marcos. She will be remembered especially for her beautiful smile, independent spirit and wicked sense of humor. The family will have a private memorial service when COVID-19 restrictions are removed. If you would like to remember Shea, please donate to the no kill pet shelter of your choice. Shea loved her rescue dogs and rescue cat and would appreciate being remembered this way.
Nhia Tong Thao
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Nhia Tong Thao
Born July 24, 1942
Passed June 17, 2020
Nhia Tong was born in Xiengkhoung, Laos, to Xeng Chang Thao and Xai Her. The 2nd oldest of 9 children, Nhia Tong was always helping his parents make a living, farming. He has always been an industrious, creative person, farming, basket weaving and always very handy. He has always been involved in community events as well as leading within the Hmong community helping and advising with weddings, funerals and was willing to teach everyone interested in learning our culture.
In Laos, Nhia Tong also served in the Special Guerilla Unit (SGU), fighting the communist Vietnam alongside the American troops. Coming to America in 1979, he brought his small family, including his mother, and settled in Houston, TX for only a month before moving to Kansas City, Kansas, where he has resided since.
Nhia Tong was preceded in death by Youa Her in 2018(married in 1960 and had 5 children). Their 2nd oldest child, Choua, passed away when she was only 4, and are survived by 2 sons: Num Yeeb and Teeb, 2 daughters: Shoua and Jamie, and 13 grandchildren.
Nhia Tong is also survived by his youngest brother: Ntxhi Pov, 4 sisters: Pang, Zoua, Yer, Mee and many nieces and nephews. And through his 2nd wife, he is also survived by step children as well as many step grandchildren.
Dad will always be remembered as a kind, loving, generous father, grandfather, uncle, husband and brother to all of us. He is missed every single day.
Sandra "Sam" McGinnis-Burke
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SANDRA "SAM" MCGINNIS-BURKE WAS CALLED TO HER HEAVENLY HOME JUNE 17, 2020. "SAM" HAD ALL THE CLASSY SOUTHERN BELL CHARM, AS WELL AS HER O.G. ATTITUDE WHEN CALLED FOR. "SAM" BIG, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL. SHE LEAVES BEHIND HER LOVING HUSBAND HENRY "BIG HANK" AND A HANDFUL OF HER SELECTED SISTERS AND BROTHERS SHE CALLED FAMILY. SHE WILL FOREVER LIVE IN THEIR HEARTS.PRIVATE SERVICE
Levi Conejo Ramirez
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Levi Conejo Ramirez 25 años , falleció en Kansas City Kansas el 8 de Junio del 2020, El servicio funerario se llevará acabo viernes 19 de Junio del 2020 , de 5:00pm a 8:00pm en Abundant Harvest Church, 4830 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City Kansas 66101.El resto del servicio se llevará acabo en Guanajuato Mexico.
Debido al Covid-19 abra la siguientes restricciones : solamente adultos . Limitado solamente 80 personas en la iglesia. Debe traer su Cubre bocas en todo momento. Cada persona al entrar deberá dar su nombre y numero telefónico esto es para si se necesitaría contactarlos. NO BEBIDAS!! NO COMIDA!! Adentro De la Iglesia. Gracias x comprender las restricciones de la Iglesias.
Jeffrey Leon Jonscher
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Jeffrey Leon Jonscher, (59), of Tonganoxie, Kansas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 10, 2020. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Christ the King Church, Kansas City, Kansas, with the funeral Mass to immediately follow at 11:00 am. Private inurnment will follow at a later date.
Jeffrey was born January 19, 1961, the son of Robert F. Jonscher, Jr., and Phyllis G. Munsey Jonscher. He worked for many trucking companies, finishing his career with
Preceding him in death were his father Robert Jonscher, Jr., stepmother Lorene, and mother, Phyllis G. Munsey Tumey, stepfather Bobby. He is survived by his loving wife, Chimane D. (Reno), sons Jeremy and Jeffrey, Jr., daughters LeShae Miller and Chelsea Miller. His brothers Robert Jonscher, III (Rita), Raymond Jonscher (Debbie), sisters Shana Tumey-Aubuschon (Ernie), and Lisa Jonscher. His grandchildren, Kody, Marley, Kamdyn, Kameron, and Raegan along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either American Lung Association www.Lung.Org, or directly to the family to help with final expenses. Condolences may be expressed to the family at KC Funeral Directors www.kcfuneral.com.
Levi Conejo Ramirez
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Levi Conejo Ramriez, 25, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on June 8, 2020. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Abundant Harvest Church, 4830 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106. Burial will take place in Guanajuato, Mexico. Covid-19 restrictions at the church are as follows: adults only due to a 80 person church limit; masks must be worn at all times; each person entering the church must sign in with their name and telephone number for contact tracing; and no food or drink is allowed in the church. Thank you for understanding the current restrictions at the church.
Carla Jessica Walsh
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Carla will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sharon & Fred Riccardi, Roy & Donna Walsh, Barbara & Fred Goduti, Renée & David Garnett and her daughter-in-law, Awilda Walsh. Her relatives in Santiago, Chile were deeply loved by Carla and visited her often. She is predeceased by her husband, Roy, her son, Patrick Walsh, her brother, Franco Giangrandi and her grandson, Dylan Garnett. She also leaves behind 12 nephews and nieces, 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.Besides being very talented and intelligent, Carla will be most remembered for her love of family, friends and faith. Her loyalty and devotion to her group of friends lasted over 40 years and was expressed in celebrations and tea parties filled with food and laughter.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 15th at 10:00am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 5501 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS 66226. Those attending should sign up to attend on the church website: http://shoj.org/WalshFuneralReservations/.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following causes:
Kansans For Life www.kfl.org/donate/
Sacred Heart Catholic Church http://shoj.org/charitable-giving/
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