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Mary McCall Obituary

Mary Kay McCall Mary Kay Amoneno McCall 74, born in Kansas City, MO, to Emile and Dorothy Amoneno, died November 3, 2018, Wichita, KS. She was a graduate of the University of Kansas and taught elementary school in Kansas City and Des Moines, IA, before devoting herself as a mother and homemaker. After raising her family, she found joy working at Maize High School and St. Francis of Assisi school cafeterias. Mary was a wonderful, spontaneous, and loving wife, a fiercely devoted mother to her children who gave them a solid foundation of right and wrong, a steadfast friend to those known and a fast-found friend to complete strangersShe had a rich sense of humor that should comfort those that were close to her. Mary is survived by her husband, David Lusk McCall, of 52 years ("and they said it would never last"-Mary K. McCall); her 6 children, David (Silvia) McCall of California, Cara (Matt) Burroughs of Wichita, Mia (Jeff) Warman of New York, Pam McCall of Wichita, Lindsay (Long) Hoang of Georgia, and Neal (Emily) McCall of Wichita; 17 grandchildren; sisters, Margaret (Bill) Hare of Prairie Village, Pam (Dr. Jim) Gessler of Springfield, MO, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Building Fund, 3642 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS 67205. A Rosary will be held Tuesday, November 6th at 7:00 P.M.; Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7th both at St. Catherine of Siena. NO JEANS please! Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Cale Laqua

July 28, 2024

Mrs. McCall, as I knew her, was a wonderful person in my life. As a member of the same parish, a classmate of Tony and later, a neighbor of Mia, the McCall family was very much a part of my youth. I remember as I was sometimes well, maybe often, getting into a little trouble at St. Francis, Mrs McCall was always there will positive, encouraging words , that were never judgemental and always helpful. I have only fond memories of her and her family. Thank you all so very much, and I am so sorry for your loss.

Marney Hay

November 7, 2018

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

Dorothy Larkin

November 6, 2018

Mary and I spent many wonderful years together as cousins. She was such a warm, fun loving person,whom we all loved. We have lots of memories of time spent together. Love from ,Dorothy, Bruce, Amy and April

Maryann Mitchell

November 6, 2018

Mia, memories from the past. I thankful to have known your family for the time that God gave us. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for your family.

Joseph Horvat

November 6, 2018

To Tony, Cara and Mia in particular... it's been a long, long time since we were neighbors on Byron/Nantucket, but some of my memories are as fresh as if they'd happened yesterday...

Popcorn and cards in the basement, foxholes in the yard, cardboard forts in the garage, kickball in the front, and summer hide-n-seek for the whole block (...and goodness, looking now I can't believe how small the block actually is!).

From my family to yours, know today that our prayers are with you and yours with the hope you feel surrounded by love and boosted by the fond recollections we all will continue to carry of you and your mom.

LuAnne Montgomery

November 5, 2018

Mary was a wonderful friend and neighbor and godmother to our son Scott (Fr. Innocent, CFR). She was a kind and lovely women accepting of all. She will be greatly missed by us all.

Candi & Q Stephens

November 5, 2018

Dear Dave and Family,
We are saddened to learn of Mary's passing and offer our heartfelt sympathies to you and your wonderful family.

Archie Roman

November 5, 2018

Archie Roman, family Barber & friend, for about 36 yrs, Mary McCall was very beautiful inside & out and so were her children,

Don Meinert

November 5, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will miss my cousin.

Jeanette Meinert-Keepes

November 5, 2018

Although I did not spend as much time as my older siblings with cousin Mary Kay, when did get together she always made me feel like we were close, and her sense of humor could light up a room, she is loved by me and will be missed, my thoughts and prayers to the family

Bryan Didier

November 5, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful mother - stern but well meaning when necessary, protective of her kids; but also so rightfully proud of each of them and their accomplishments. Missing her laughter and good spirit.

Jason Johnson

November 5, 2018

She loved talking sports with me every time I called

Brianne Montes (Zienkewicz)

November 4, 2018

Im so sorry for the loss of this great woman. I have so many memories of playing at your home and thinking that your mom was such a fun person. She will be missed and always remembered with a smile.

Gayle Noller

November 4, 2018

Many prayers to your family during this very difficult time. God Bless you all.

Rhonda Brack

November 4, 2018

My heart breaks for you all! She was a wonderful lady! Fly high Mary. From the best dish washer and Mr. Rhonda

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