MICHAEL DAVID "MIKE" MARSHALL

MICHAEL MARSHALL Obituary

MARSHALL Michael David Marshall, 49, of Independence, Mo., passed away peacefully at 2 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010. Mike was born July 27, 1960, in Kansas City, Mo., to Billy Don and Neysa Marshall, native of the Peoria Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma. As the youngest of four children, he was a loving son, adoring brother, loving stepfather/grandfather and a loyal friend. Mike loved Mexican food, the races, Chiefs Games, cooking for others and a good party. Mike lived the majority of his life in the Kansas City area, he attended college at CMSU in Warrensburg, Mo., in 1978, where he joined the Sigma Pi Fraternity. Preceded in death by his parents, Billy Don and Neysa (Adams) Marshall, and sister Lou Ann Medley, Mike is survived by older brothers Steve Marshall and Don Marshall; stepdaughters Christina Box and Michele (Johnny) Wright and their two boys, Mason and Aiden; nephews Brent (Tonya) Werremeyer, Brad (Mary) Marshall, Dave (Angela) Marshall, Scott Marshall, Brandon (Megan) Marshall, Billy (Kristi) Marshall, as well as Mike's many Brothers in Christ in the Christian Living Program. A memorial service is planned at 4 p.m. January 16, 2010, at The Christian Life Center (City Union Mission) located at 1111 E. 10th St., Kansas City, MO 64106, followed by a celebration of life service at 7 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, 100 N.E. Brizendine Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Kansas City Union Mission-CLP, 1111 E. 10th St., KCMO, 64106 or online at http://www.cumission.org/ecom/donation_details.php

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL MARSHALL

18 Entries

Tommy Boyd

January 19, 2010

Steve and Donnie
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I remember all the summer's Mike use to come down and all the rock fights in the old barn. Maybe we can get together one of these days and just sit down and talk about everything. Your families are in our prayers,

Tommy and Martha Boyd

January 16, 2010

Steve and Donnie
You have been in our prayers since we learned of how ill Mikie was and then of his passing. I cry now as I write this because Mikie was a little brother to me. If I met him today he would hug me really big and say "Snider". I take comfort and pray you do also that Mike is with God and is no longer suffering. Wish we could be with you today to both share your sorrow and celebrate Mikie's life.

Love you guys,
Chris and Debbie

January 15, 2010

Mike, I remember you ever since you were born, time has went by so fast, I am so thnkful for the times I have visited
with you. May our Lord bless Steve & Donnie and comfort and strengthen them I know your in a better place abd very thankful for the privilege of knowing your family, wonderful memories. The Foutts Family

Chris Traxler

January 15, 2010

Mike (Mott),
You know I love you like a brother. So many memories over so many years. I cherish our last lunch together recently - we shared some great laughs as always. Those hour long Friday night phone conversations fixing all the Chiefs problems - if only Carl had listened to us! When I think of you, I will always think of a friend who could tell you he loved you and you knew he meant it. I admire how you could always comfort others, irregardless of your challenges in life. You are my best friend buddy and I will treasure our time here together. Our memories will never perish and will carry me on till one day we meet again.... I love you brother

Diana and Tad Roark

January 15, 2010

we haven's seen you in a long time but the memories are all there. donny and steve, our prayers are with you. mike was a great guy with a huge heart

Kim "Roberts" Stucky

January 14, 2010

I was so thankful for classmates.com for Mike and I to re-connect. Even though 30 years have passed it was just like yesterday we were school kids and hanging out at the pool. I loved getting his emails and hearing him talk about how much he loved his family and how he wished he could go back and do things differently. He was a man with a big heart! I will miss his friendship!

Mark "Odie" Odneal

January 14, 2010

Mike we shared what most people have never shared in their lives. A friendship that stood the test of time.From the age of 7 years old we began a long lasting friendship, the kind most folks take for granted. I stood behind you and you did the same for me. You stood beside me as I did for you . Today my dearest friend I must stand alone .The tears I shed are not for you because you are in the arms of God . I cry for us , the ones that knew you best. Your kindness, laughter, sharing , and love for others will never be replaced. In the struggles and good times of life , you my friend , made me a better man . One man proud to be called your life time friend . May God bless the family and always remember...." Never sorrows.. Only blessings " I love you , Odie

Dan Doyle

January 14, 2010

Michael,

I am so happy to have spent the last
12 months with you at my house. The
memories of singing Geoerge Jones and
Hank Williams JR. together will be in my heart forever. Our crying together,
laughing together,telling jokes and trying to solve the worlds problems is
something we experienced that made us
WHO we were, not WHAT we were, man was that fun Mike.
I had never experienced someone that could tell so many jokes.
Michael you are in a better place now
and free, free to be with mother and father and Lou who you missed dearly.
I know you would like to here this Mike, so the 1,5,8 will still keep going.
Twenty two years of us knowing you
was a blessing.
Mike would always say 'How do you stop those Chiefs, you dont, they stop themselves'.
Micheal may God bring peace and serenity to your soul and a sense of peace to your family.

Love Ya Mike,

Dan 'Managment'

JACKIE DANZO

January 14, 2010

MY SYMPATHY GOES TO BOTH STEVE AND DONNY ON THEIR LOSS. BERNIE AND I THOUGHT A LOT OF MIKE AS WELL AS HIS BROTHERS. I KNOW HE IS WITH BERNIE AND JULIE NOW.
JACKIE

Mindy Thompson Loethen

January 14, 2010

Oh Mike! How will the chiefs be able to play without you? You help assist the food, music, friends, playing football in the parking lot and just having a great day. We want to send our deepest sympathy to the Marshall family. May all those memories bring you comfort.

January 14, 2010

Mike, the times we spent working and playing together were some of the best days of our lives. Thanks for the gift of your friendship and the joy you brought to our everyday lives. Bert Schwaller

christina box

January 14, 2010

MIke a.k.a. SLIM you will truly be missed, but i was very blessed to have you in my life and for you take michele and I as if we were yours, you did a wonderful job raising us, and i will never forget all of our memories we had, you were the life of the party and will continue to be, i couldnt have asked for a better stepdad, I will never forget the contract you made me sign over TUFFY, you were always doing something creative to make it fun and memorable I LOVE YOU and you will be missed

Brian McHendry

January 14, 2010

Mike,
Your kindness, laughter and side splitting jokes will be missed.
Again, you never had a bad word to say about anyone but ALWAYS had a Big Hug for everyone.
May the Love of God bring peace and comfort to your soul and solice to your family.
You will be greatly missed,and at the end of my days I know we will see each other again.
With Love.
Your Buddy,
"Brywood"

Jennifer Riley

January 14, 2010

My most vivid memories of Mike will be him chanting fraternity songs, and reminiscing about the days in college. Michele and I would listen to his stories and compare how much Warrensburg had changed from when he was there to when we were there. Mike always seemed so happy to entertain us, and was always a joy to be around. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
Jennifer Riley (Testavertee)

Pat Caldwell

January 14, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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