ANDREW JOHN "ANDY" MIKULA

ANDREW JOHN "ANDY" MIKULA Andrew John "Andy" Mikula, 82, of Sugar Creek, Mo., went to his Heavenly home, Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 6 p.m. He was born Oct. 16, 1932, on Chicago St. to Andrew and Mary (Beal) Mikula and lived all of his life in Sugar Creek. He attended Sugar Creek Elementary School and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1950. Andrew enlisted in the United States Navy on Jan. 5, 1951 and graduated April 18, 1952, as a U.S. Navel Class (A) Radio Man. He proudly served his country during the Korean War and this adventure took him all over the world. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on No. 4, 1954. He was faithfully married to Mary L. Cogan on Jan. 7, 1956, this union of marriage blessed them with three children; son, Joseph (Sue) Mikula of Sugar Creek, Rosemary Dotson of Independence, Mo., and Billy (Gail) Mikula of Sugar Creek. He was also blessed with six grandchildren, Andrea (Rob) Patterson, Amanda (Damon) Dombrowski, Dennis (Shontay) Mikula, Brandi (Shannon) Hendrix, Janae' Nauser, Jimmy (Andrea) Nauser; 12 great grandchildren, Mikaela, Michael, Mia, Zander, Tatum, Merrick, DJ, Dalton, Matthew, Ellie, Andi, and Haydn. Andy retired in 1990 from the Gas Service Company after 34 years of service. He was a member of the VFW. Andy was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed serving God by doing numerous jobs at the church and in the community of Sugar Creek. Additional survivors include his goddaughter, Shari (Mike) Dowdall; sister, Mary Whitley; brother, John Mikula; and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in 1985; son, Joey in 2007; three sisters, Anna, Teresa, and Frances and his parents and grandparents. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64055. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com Arr.: Carson-Speaks Chapel, (816) 252-7900. Carson-Speaks Funeral Home, 1501 S. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052, 816-252-7900