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Michael Furey Obituary

Michael J. Furey, 68, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Monday, July 21, 2008. A Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. followed by visitation at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Road, on Wednesday, July 23. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family requests no flowers, but memorial contributions may be made to The Cristina Furey Heart Foundation, or St. Thomas More Building Fund, or a charity of your choice. Mike was born on Nov. 7, 1939, and spent his entire life in Kansas City, Mo. He graduated from Hogan High School in 1956. After attending college, Mike worked for Melody McGilley Eiler Funeral Home for 10 years. He then went to work for Allied Concrete Products which he and his wife Judy purchased from Barney and Rosemarie Maguire and then headed the business for 30 years. Mike and Judy are also co-owners of Residential Sewage Treatment Company. In 2002, Mike and Judy retired to pursue their love of travel, the Lake of the Ozarks, relaxation and family. Mike was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus, the National Precast Concrete Association, Missouri Concrete Association and the Missouri Concrete Industry Board. Mike was a very active participant in parish life at Coronation of Our Lady Catholic Church, Grandview, Mo., for 28 years. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Mabel Furey; brother, Joseph Furey; sisters, Betty Lutz and Martha Stoerman. Also preceding Mike in death are his children, Mickey Furey and Amy Furey; and his granddaughter, Cristina Furey. Mike is survived by his wife, Judy, of 50 years; his children, Bernie Furey (Kristi), Pete Furey (Amparo), Tammy Beatty, Pam Thurman (Doug), Kevin Furey (Maria); 15 wonderful grandchildren, which he cherished; sisters, Sister Jane Ellen Furey, SCL, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. Norrine Baggett (Frank), Shreveport, La., Sister Roberta Furey, SCL, Denver, Colo.; and sister-in-law, Faye Furey- Comeaux, Houston, Texas; mother and father-in-law, Barney and Rosemarie Maguire. Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel (816) 942-6180.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2008.

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RUTH HIEBL JOHANNES

December 31, 2008

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

Sister Roberta Furey

December 26, 2008

Its been 5 months and 5 days since you left us Mike. We got thru the Christmas Conference Call yesterday from your lovely bride Judy...but the wound your leaving left still stings. Continue to take good care of us...I love you @ yours and always will.

RUTH HIEBL & RICK JOHANNES

September 26, 2008

DEAR JUDY&FAMILY,SR.JANE ELLEN FUREY,NORINE BAGGET,SR.ROBERTA FUREY,&FRIENDS.MIKE DID GREAT THINGS,WALKED MANY MILES & MADE ALOT OF PEOPLE HAPPY.OUR MEMORIES SHALL ALWAYS BE WITH US LIKE THE TIME HE WAS A DRIVER FOR A FUNERAL HOME IN KCMO, CAME HOME ON 58TERR, TOOK THE
HIEBL'S,STOCKMAN'S,BRINK KIDS FOR A RIDE IN A LIMOUSINE-FIRSTTIME IN ONE-ON HIS LUNCH BRAKE;MIKE,JIM HIEBL,DICK & RAY STOCKMAN,WERE ALTAR BOYS FOR MSGR CONRAD & MSGR FROESCHL AT OUR ST LOUIS PARISH,KCMO.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.WE ARE SO
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MIKE

John Meiners

July 28, 2008

We're so sorry to hear of Mike's death. Please accept our condolences.

John Meiners & Kathleen Brewer

Kenny Miller

July 26, 2008

Judy and Family
I remember many happy years of bowling with Mike Tom and Barney at Lucky Strike Lanes. Please accept my sincere sympathy and know how much Mike will be missed.
I'm sorry we missed the visitation and service but I just found out about Mike's passing from my son, Rick.

Gene & Jane Murphy

July 26, 2008

Dear Judy & Family
Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We won't say you've lost Mike because we all know exactly where he is is now. He was a good man who loved his family.
Our Kansas City St. Patrick's Day parade wouldn't have happened if it weren't for Mike driving our beautiful "float". It brings a warm smile to our faces just thinking of those fun times. Slainte & God bless all the Furey clan.

Judy Gibbon

July 25, 2008

Dear Judy: What a loss it is to have Mike gone. He was such a kind and warm person. We are happy for you that you have your family to surround you with love and your memories of your 50+ years together, which surely are many. We send our love and prayers - especially as you go through this difficult time.
-Judy and Chuck Gibbon

Martha Tighe

July 24, 2008

Dear Judy and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Mikes untimely death. I know you will cherish all your wonderful memories of your years together and hopefull this will lessen your sorrow, It is so nice that you have such a large, warm immediate family and many lifelong friends. I will give you a call in a few weeks but know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family at this sorrowful time. Marty and John

Christine Todd

July 24, 2008

Judy & Family: We so wish we could be in KC at this time, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Todd Family
Stephen, Christine, Kelly, Ed & Abbey

Cindy Schwartze

July 24, 2008

Dear Pam and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - especially your mom. Your dad always had a smile and knew how to enjoy others. I remember card night at the Fureys house...... and the laughter that came with it. I was in gradeschool, but it was fun to see all the adults having such a good time. I will be praying for all of you.
Love,
Cindy(Eckart)& John Schwartze & Boys

roberta burns

July 24, 2008

Dear Aunt Judy and cousins- we sure will miss Uncle Mike, he was such a good soul and a lot of fun!

Rosaline Scheerer

July 24, 2008

Judy and Family,
Larry and I so wish to be in Kansas City for you all. Mike was truly such a loving person. We were so happy to have had you visit us in Texas. God's loving light shine on you all and comfort you, knowing that he's in that Light now. Rosaline and Larry Scheerer

Larry Pasquni

July 24, 2008

Pete and family-my heart goes out to you and Mike's extended family. He was a great guy and I will miss him. He has left a wonderful legacy behind.

Linda & Dennis Dowell

July 24, 2008

Judy and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Mike and Lisa White

July 24, 2008

The Furey Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, we have definately lost a great one. I am sure that he is feeling a warm welcome into heaven with Mickey, Amy and Christina holding the gates open for him.

Kathy Knaebel

July 24, 2008

May God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy & Dave Knaebel

Gaye

July 24, 2008

Judy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor to know Mike.

Bob Wessling

July 24, 2008

God bless you Judy, Bernie, Pete, Kevin, Pam, Tammy and the entire family. We are all assured that Mike is in a good place; although we are sorry he had to go so soon.

Mark Lutz

July 23, 2008

Judy & Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will miss my Uncle Mike. I have nothing but fond memories of you all. I can not be there in person but look forward to seeing you again.
Love, Mark Lutz

Helen Hiebl

July 23, 2008

..Dear Judy and ALL Furey families..
Our love and thoughts and Prayers at this sad time in our lives..
We thought about all the roads our lives took us from our start on 58th Terrace and St.Louis Church..until now..Neighbors ALWAYS..

Mary Kay (VonEngeln) Korth

July 23, 2008

Dear Judy and Family,
What a shock to hear about our friend, Mick. I went to grade school with Mick and high school with you both and eventually, we were neighbors. Through the years, Mick exhibited integrity, honesty and loyal friendship. I will miss him, his joy and humor. He was one of a kind. May God lighten your grief with the knowledge that Mick has attained the greatest prize - heaven.

Staci Banhart

July 23, 2008

Bernie, Pete, and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Van Sloun

July 23, 2008

Judy I was so sorry to hear about Mike....I am glad I got to see him at the reunion....My heart goes out to you and your family..

Pat/Ed Schmidt

July 23, 2008

Judy and family,
Asking our Lord to be with you all and to bless you with the knowledge that Mike is resting in His love and care forevermore. Our sincere sympathy.
Pat and Ed Schmidt

Joe Saviano

July 23, 2008

Bernie,

I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Joe Saviano

Mike & Jean Price

July 23, 2008

Judy and Family,
It is with heavy heart that we send this message. We are sorry for your loss and will see you soon.

July 23, 2008

Judy,
Sorry to hear about Mike. I wish we could be there to be withyou but we are in Europe until Aug 7.

Doug and Judy Hall

Betty Soetaert Martin

July 23, 2008

Dear Judy and family,
It is with a sad heart when I think of you today. I know that you will miss Mike terribly. But know that he is in a perfect place with God and all of our other classmates and your family who are waiting with open arms for him. I am sorry that I cannot be in KC this week but know that my prayers and thought are with you. You and Mike are good people and loved by many.

Rita Ogden

July 23, 2008

My condolences to the family - Mike was such a nice person and always will be remembered for his laughter and being such a good person to others. Mike grew up with Dick, Ray & Dottie; I was one of the younger siblings.
My sympathy -your neighbor from St. Louis parish -Rita (Stockman) Ogden

Tom & Kathleen Wynne

July 23, 2008

Bernie & Peter

You both and all of your family are in our prayers. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.

Carolyn DeLisle

July 23, 2008

Judy and family,
Sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn (Coffin) and Ron DeLisle

Joyce Huesgen (Banken)

July 23, 2008

Dear Judy, In this hour of sadness,may the sincere sympathy of friends,classmates,and family comfort you. In our class at Hogan, you and Mike were leaders that I respected and admired and I know you carried that leadership on in your 50 years of marriage. May these memories comfort you.
You and your family are in my prayers.

Joyce (Banken) Huesgen

Mary Kay Ryan

July 23, 2008

Judy and family: I was shocked to see the notice about Mike. myself and my brothers and sisters have many found memories of growing up in St. Francis Xavier parish. We spent alot of time at the Furey home. God Bless You All, Mary Kay Wessling Ryan

July 23, 2008

Furey Family

We will be here for you just as you all have been there for all of us through the years. Mike was a wonderful friend, a caring and generous man and he will be greatly missed by all.

RSTC and Allied Staff (past and present)

Ty Gable

July 23, 2008

All of us in the precast concrete industry are saddened by the recent passing of Mike.

He was an important part of our industry and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time.

Ty Gable,president
National Precast Concrete Association

Linda & Mike Trouba

July 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

An old friend

July 23, 2008

Bless his memory and all the good that he did.
He was a good man and someone you would be proud to call Dad.

Dick & Margaret Cipolla

July 23, 2008

Mike, our friend and classmate,you have left us too early and there is an ache in our hearts.

You have taken a piece of us with you and we will never be the same. But that is expected when friends enjoy respect and love of one another.

Judy, family, may our God be with you and ease you through this difficult time. We , your friends, will always be there for you.

Mike would want us to carry on with Joy, friendship and honoring his life by enjoying the rest of our lives to the fullest. He will always be with us in every Hogan luncheon and event.

All our love and prayers be with you all.

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