John Monahan Obituary

John A. Monahan, 80, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2016, surrounded by family at North Kansas City Hospital.
He was born February 24th, 1936, to Edward and Katherine(Herklotz) Monahan, in Leavenworth, Kansas. He joined the United States Marine Corp in July of 1954, and rose to the rank of Sergeant. While in the service, he was given the name of a girl back home to write to. Once back home, he began dating and married her. John and Patricia Welch were married on November 24th, 1958. They had four children together, and moved to Kansas City, Missouri. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading and working on his house. Mr. Monahan was retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of the UAW Local 249.

He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Patrick Monahan, his parents, his brothers, Edward Monahan Jr., Thomas (Pat) Monahan, James Monahan (John’s twin), and Michael Monahan, and sisters, Dorothy Wilson, Virginia Shell, and Charlotte Shelton.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia, son John Monahan Jr., daughters Cynthia Monahan and Rose Clem, son-in-law Andrew Clem, grandchildren, Jennifer, Tiffany, Nicole, Danielle, Remmington, and six-great-grandchildren. John leaves behind six sisters, Mary Spinner, Julia Vallandingham, Helen Peery, Sharon Farr, Marguerite Rizzo, and one brother, Charles Monahan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Monahan was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Funeral will be held on Friday, December 9th, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Joseph of the Valley Catholic Church, 31151 207th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Graveside Service at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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