MICHAEL SCANLON

MICHAEL SCANLON 03/31/1953 - 07/30/2025 On July 30, Michael Patrick Scanlon, 72, or Mickey as most people knew him, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of 46 years by his side. He was born on March 31, 1953, in Leavenworth, Kan.,, the oldest of Bob and Georgia (Shaffer) Scanlon's six children. He graduated from Immaculata High School in 1971. He later married his wife, Susan Ludwig, on October 28, 1977. Together, they made their home and raised their family in Merriam, Kan. The family will hold a celebration of life on Sunday, August 24 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, 17501 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217. In place of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to the Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County, Friends of Johnson County Library, or another organization that supports his favorite activities. He is survived by his wife, Susan Scanlon; daughter, Courtney Fitzgerald (Patrick) of Shawnee; daughter, Lindsey Kavanaugh (Paul) of Overland Park; grandchildren, Mallory Fitzgerald (15), Lola Stowe (15), Anna Fitzgerald (10), and Colton Fitzgerald (8). He is also survived by his mother, Georgia Scanlon of Leavenworth; brother, Shawn Scanlon (Sharon) of Leavenworth; sister, Sue Poff (Rory) of Bonner Springs; brother, Kerry Scanlon (Kathleen) of Camden Point; and brother, Danny Scanlon (Sherydan) of St. Joe. He also had more nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members whom he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Scanlon, and sister Shelly Beaudoin.