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Michael Deener Obituary

Michael Deener, 59, of Lenexa, KS, passed away February 23, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Maple Hill Funeral Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Maple Hill Funeral Home. Mr Deener was a Navy Veteran and a member of the Shawnee American Legion Post 327. He was employed by BNSF for 39 years. Survivors include his wife Susan Deener of the home. 2 sons Chris Deener of Naples, FL, and Michael Skaggs of Gardner, KS, 2 daughters Melissa Horn of Freeman, MO, and Shelia Vaughan of Lenexa, KS, 1 brother Richard Deener of Kansas City, KS, and 9 grandchildren. (Arrs: Maple Hill Funeral Home, (913) 831-3345)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 24, 2009.

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george kramer

February 27, 2009

Mike was a great guy and good golf buddy.
I will miss his conversation at the club.

JR Orozco

February 26, 2009

Fran -
We want to express our condolences. Mike was a great person and an even greater friend. I really enjoyed playing ball, golfing and bowling with him.
You and your family are in our prayers.

Love,
JR Stacy and Jordynne Orozco

shane lowrey

February 25, 2009

Unfortunately i only had the pleasure of meeting him a few times. But I am very close to Mike and Tammy. And I know what a deep impression having him in there lives left. The way he lived his life for his wife and family is a guage not many can meet. You are all in my thoughts and prayers always.

Larry & Monica McCarthy

February 25, 2009

I informed a number of our grade school pals of Mike's passing. He was always a good athlete in our younger days. We had not seen each other in over 20 years. My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy to his entire family.

Butch & Mary Garrison

February 24, 2009

Mary and I want to extend our sympathy for you and your family's loss. We thourghly enjoyed the time we had together playing ball, traveling together and enjoying the comradery. We are sorry that we couldn't have spent more time together as we enjoyed the short time we had together. Butch and Mary

Mike Skaggs

February 24, 2009

Mom,
Tammy and I are deeply saddened by the loss of one of the greatest men I have ever known. Spiritually he will always be with us and in a much better place.
With love,
Mike and Tammy

JEANNE BARNHART

February 24, 2009

FRAN AND FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU, MIKE WAS A GOOD MAN, ALWAYS HELPED EVERYONE AND NEVER ASKED ANYTHING IN RETURN. HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. LOVE JEANNE

Linda & Gene Davis

February 24, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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