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Dannie Jean Clifton Rajala

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Dannie Rajala Obituary

Dannie Jean Clifton Rajala, 85, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Brighton Gardens Nursing Home in Prairie Village, KS. Jean was born July 27, 1921, in Bennington, OK, the daughter of Andrew Devoe and Ollie Belle Long Clifton. She graduated from Bennington High School in 1939. She married Olavi Otto Rajala in 1950; he preceded her in death in 1994. Survivors include her children: Charla Jean of San Bruno, CA; Eric C. Rajala and his wife Mitzie Milliken of Overland Park, KS; Tina Kae Rajala of Topeka, KS; Lisa R. Owen and her husband Chris Owen of Orlando, FL; and Kurt K. Rajala, of Overland Park, KS. Also surviving are her sister, Doris Long Clifton Lightfoot of Bonham, TX and four grandchildren: Matthew Olson of Kansas City, MO; Christina Olson of Seattle, WA; and Sydney Owen and Whitney Owen of Orlando, FL. Memorial services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 27, 2006.

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Charla Jean

December 25, 2023

Charla Jean

December 25, 2023

Charla Jean

December 25, 2023

The Christmas season always brings thoughts of Mom. In retrospect I´ve realized what a strong woman she was. Charla

Mike Schuetz

January 3, 2007

Kurt Rajala and Family, I met your mother at a gathering at Jeff Needham's house and enjoyed talking with her. She was a good person and I am glad I had the chance to meet her. I know that this was in a happier time, but that is how I remember her.

Nancy Stamp

December 31, 2006

Dear Tina and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Jean's passing. I know this is a great loss, and she will be greatly missed. May you experience God's peace knowing she is with her Heavenly Father and others from her family that have gone ahead.

Jeff and Cristie Needham

December 28, 2006

Please accept our sympathy. May the peace of God be with your family at this time of loss.

Amber Dickson

December 28, 2006

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Julie Remke

December 28, 2006

Kurt and family: Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother. I wish for you all a peaceful acceptance of her passing!

Charla Jean

December 27, 2006

Dear Friends of Momma and my siblings. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. I am grateful that she does not have to suffer any longer and though her eminent transition was expected and she was right on schedule, none-the-less it is still a shock to me each time I think about her. Bless each of you.
Charla

Cheryl Buttenhoff

December 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kim Christiansen

December 27, 2006

To tine and her siblings:

My heartfelt sympathy on your loss. May God comfort each of you.

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