John Stanek
John Stanek, 72, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at his home.
John was born March 5, 1937 in Edina, Minnesota to Carl and Margaret (Newman) Stanek. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard. John was united in marriage to his beloved wife Maryann Novak on February 20, 1971. He worked for 33 years as a salesman for 3M and during retirement, for Proctor & Gamble. He was a proud member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, serving for many years as an usher at the 10:30 Mass. Through the years John and Maryann developed many friendships that John enjoyed even after Maryann’s passing in 2009.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Sandra O’Connor, and by his wife Maryann on December 8, 2009. He is survived by his two daughters. Melissa Stanek, Kansas City, MO., and Regina Etienne and her husband Sean, of Landstuhl, Germany, his brother Charles Stanek and his wife Chista of Bloomington, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Joseph Novak and his wife Roselyn of Cincinnati, Ohio.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th Street, Merriam, Kansas 66203 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, February 14, 2010, from 6 to 8 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a rosary at 6 pm. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, February 15, 2010, at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas. Private inurnment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
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Melissa, Regina and Sean,
First of all, I love each of you and offer many prayers and fond memories of “Dad”, John Stanek. He was a Dad to many of us with his smile and overwhelming kindness, always demonstrated through acts of kindness & love.
I will forever remember MaryAnn and John for the happiness that touched my life through our friendship and times together.
May God continue to be with each of you during this time and know that Mom & Dad will be watching over you & your family every moment of your life.
Keep your head high as we know How Much they loved each of you.
Love and God Bless you,
Julie
Melissa-
I am so so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your wonderful school family will take care of everything, so you should concentrate only on yourself and your loved ones.
Again, my sincere condolences-
Beth Savidge
Melissa,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and the thoughts of all of us here at Bridger.
Melissa,
I am so verym very sorry. You are not alone – there are so many of us who love you and are here for you. Take care of yourself and your sister and know we are all holding you in our prayers. Take time to heal. ANNIE
Your Father was one of the finest men I have ever known, and I speak for my brothers as well. His passing is a loss to all of us. He had great strength in his bout against cancer and your Mom and I discussed his struggle and success many times, as I did with your Dad as well. We just talked on Monday about his health and the many e-mails we were sharing on many things. Your Mom and Dad will be remembered here in Orlando at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe.
Love to you both, Regina and Melissa.
Cousin Marc Kostolich
Words cannot express the sadness I have for your loss. Melissa and Gina, I love you both. Peace be with you.
I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened.
John and Maryann were more than just a wonderful people; they were always so kind and considerate to me that I always welcomed seeing them at every opportunity.
And, I know that their passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew them.
If there is anything that I can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call me at anytime.
Kris & I are sorry we will not be able to attend the services as we are on vacation in Florida. It was quite a suprise when we received the notice from fellow 3M associates.
Our best to you and your familes.
Oliver
My heartfely sympathy goes out to Melissa and the Stanek Family. I know that you have sufferend another tremendous loss and want to reassure you that you are surround by many caring thoughts and prayers.
It is with a heavy heart that I am sending you another condolence. I am so sorry that you have to endure another loss of this magnitude so soon. Your father and mother are together again and will watch over you both from above. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your cousin
Vickie
Dear Melissa and Gina:
You are both in my thoughts. My heart goes out to you and your family. As you moved through school and into your adult lives, I remember the watchful and loving eyes of your parents, showing their support and guiding you along your journeys. Your dad was a fine father, and I remember fondly all the love he had for you girls. I hope to see you soon.
Take care,
Janice
I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to your family. The loss of 2 people in such a short time is heartbreaking. Take care and God bless each of you.
Kathy
Melissa and family–Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May wonderful memories help sustain you. Your friend, Annette Phillips
Gina and Sean,
Please know that you have been constantly in our thoughts. we know that this is a very difficult time.
Love,
Judy, Steve and Teo
My heart and prayers go out to all of you today, God bless.
May God bless you and be very close to you at this time. You are in my prayers.
Dear Melissa,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know it must be difficult to lose two people so close together. I always remember your parents being the nicest and most caring to all. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shari
Melissa and Gina,
We send our love and prayers to you at this time. If we can be of any help, let us know. God bless you, we are so sorry to hear about your dad.
Love,
Karen (McSorley) and Mitch McDonald
I enjoyed John’s wit and sharp sense of humor. I had many lunches with him over the past 20 years. He was a salesman’s salesman, sharp, articulate and kind. My deepest sympathies his family.
Melissa, Gina, and Chuck,
Rita joins me in expressing our sadness on the death of your father and brother. I did so enjoy John’s daily emails and unique sense of humor. I will miss those emails greatly.
Rita and I enjoyed the short visit we had with both John and Maryann in San Antonio a few years ago. I wish we had been able to follow up on that in recent years.
May God bless all of you!
Love, Dave and Rita
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a kind and gentle soul. I can honestly say that I learned alot about selling from your dad over the years. He was an excellant mentor and role model, but then I’m sure you know that first hand.
I would say that his greatest asset was his willingness to help others. He was always ready to give advise or lend a hand. I will miss your father.
Regards,
Larry Lavigne
Gina I am so sorry about to hear the loss of your father and Heather and i will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers through such a difficult time. I miss you and Sean and wish you all good stuff for the future.