Michael DeCoursey Obituary

Michael DeCoursey, 64, of Lenexa, Kan., passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010, at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13615 W. 92nd St., Lenexa, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to PanCan or Holy Trinity (Guardian Angel Fund). Mike was born in Tulsa, Okla., on Aug. 24, 1946, and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. He attended St. Agnes grade school and Bishop Miege High School where he met his wife, Mary Ellen (Mimi). The two were married in 1968. He graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in Accounting and started his career with Arthur Young and Company. He went on to become Vice President of Finance and Administration of the Pritchard Corporation in the late 1970s and 1980s. He has since been a co-owner of DeCoursey and Company, P.A. for over 20 years. Mike was a kind and loving man that always put his family first. He enjoyed coaching his children's little league teams, rooting for the Fighting Irish, sharing ice cream with his grandkids and the occasional trip to the casino. He enjoyed sharing his financial wisdom with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, William P. and Anne DeCoursey. Mike is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen, his children, Patricia Stark (Lee), Deborah Marshall (Jason) and Eric DeCoursey (Amber) and their five grandchildren, Jake, Thomas, Abbey, Peter and Luke. Mike, known as #3 in the DeCoursey clan, is survived by his eight siblings, Bill, Kathy Bailey, Dan, Phil, Kevin, Dennis, Ken and Anne Wannamaker. The family wishes to thank the staff at Kansas City Hospice for their support and care. Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arr.: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, (913) 438-6444.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael DeCoursey

13 Entries

Izziebeth Newby

October 20, 2025

Oh how I remember my friend; his patience and understanding when it came to taxes. I felt like I had known him all my life. I hade a hard time accepting is transitioning. Much love and many blessings.

Izziebeth Newby

March 14, 2011

I will miss you Mike. You are truly the best! You seem to understand your clients. I was with you for many years. You wont be forgottn. May they receive you with open arms and many Blessings. Much love!

Harry (Jack) Ellis

October 30, 2010

The nicest and best tax man I ever had.
Goes for my mother too. Just the best.

October 28, 2010

Dear Mimi Trish Debbie and Eric
Jamie and I are so sorry we were unable to get to the funeral as we were unable to secure a flight. We went to Mass Wednesday morning in hopes we would be with you spiritually.
Mike's passing has had a profound effect on me and I can only imagine the pain in your hearts. We think and pray for Michael and you everyday. I know he is in a better place and is surely at peace. Hopefully as the days go by our faith will allow us to accept his death with a greater insight.

We love all of you dearly

Paul and Jamie Sur
Chesterton, Indiana

October 26, 2010

Dear Mimi,

I am so saddend to hear of your loss. Sending you my prayers to ease your difficult days ahead. Its been a long time since I've seen you, but you will always be a special woman to me!

May God Bless you.....Fran Kaminski

October 26, 2010

Please accept my condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with Mimi and her family during this difficult time. Mike will be missed.

Stephanie Lane

Kelly Rudolph

October 26, 2010

Ken and all the DeCoursey families,
We can't imagine the pain you all are going through but we want you to know that we are with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kelly & Nancy Rudolph and all The Rudolph families

Eileen Scherer

October 26, 2010

Mimi,
My prayers and thoughts go out to you during this difficult time. Remember the good times and cherish the memories you spent with Mike.

October 25, 2010

May the comfort of the Lord and the promise of eternal peace bring you solace at this difficult time. You will be in my prayers. Marilyn Q

Connie Dodds Keehn

October 25, 2010

Mimi,
You and your children and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 25, 2010

Please accept my condolence. I knew Mike through the MO Society of Accountants and had respect for not only his knowledge but his caring attitude.
Ginger Crooks
St. Louis, MO

October 25, 2010

To all of the DeCourseys: I am sooo sorry and I have been and will continue to think of all of you during this difficult time. Mike was from a Wonderful family and also he has a Great family with Mimi and the kids. I know all of you will help pull each other through these next few days and months. Love, Beth DeCoursey

Denae Rohlfing

October 25, 2010

Mimi and family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Denae and Justin Rohlfing

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