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Michael Drago Obituary

Drago, Michael, 69, died May 27, 2005 after a year long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in McKeesport, PA, May 19, 1936. He arrived at McConnell AFB April 25, 1955. He retired from Sears with 28 years service in 1991. He was employed by K-Mart for the next 13 years. Private family graveside service Friday, June 3, Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation with family at the Drago home from 1-3 p.m. Friday. He is survived by wife Billie of 47 years; daughters, Terri and husband Steve Bennett, Olathe, KS, and Cindy Flanigan, Wichita, KS; four granddaughters, Samantha and Jenna Bennett, Nicole and Ashley Flanigan; brother, Art Drago, East McKeesport, PA. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 and the Kansas Humane Society, 4218 Southeast Blvd. P.O. Box 945, Wichita, KS 67201.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2005.

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Angela Bumpas

June 18, 2005

(Formally Angela Carlisle) I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mike and that I did not hear when it happened so that I could be there during your families time of sorrow. He was a man with a great sense of humor I remember so many wonderful things about him like finding quarters behind our ears and just making us laugh or flying planes with my Dad. My heart goes out to Teri and Cindy for the loss of there wonderful father and to Billie for your loving husband.

Donna Van Ness

June 2, 2005

Mike was such a kind person, he was so full of love and life. He left a lasting impression with me, on how he loved life to the fullest. I worked with Mike the whole time he was at Kmart, and considered him a dear friend. He used to make me laugh so much, as well as everyone around him. He had so much good in him. I never really knew your name Billie, I always heard him refer to you as "Toots" and you could tell how much he loved you, and how much he loved his family. God bless you all in this time of grief, and let him give you strength. Donna

Cathy Brown

June 2, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Drago family. I worked with "Mike" at K-Mart and it was a pleasure to work with him for so many years. I will miss his smile and kind words he always had for people. He always had a word about "golf" his favorite past time besides his grandkids. He really loved his family. May his loving memories give you comfort and peace at this time of loss. May this word form Jesus on Matthew 11:28 let you know Mike is in a better place after a long battle "Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Art Drago

June 1, 2005

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Marykay Brown

June 1, 2005

Dear Billie-

We lived next door to you and Mike on Catalina. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. You both were so good to us. I don't know what we would have done without you. My prayers are with you. Marykay Brown

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