DANAHER, Josephine Constance 1926 - 2021

DANAHER, BERNS, TANNHEIMER, ANGEL, MODLIN, GRIGGS, BARRY, BOWER, DHUYVETTER, CARTER, QUINN, MARTIN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, April 2, 2021
Page 6

JOSEPHINE CONSTANCE DANAHER
Fairfield

Our beloved Josephine Constance DANAHER, of Fairfield, IA, (formerly of Kansas City, MO), passed away March 18, 2021, at the age of 95.

Josephine was born on February 8, 1926, in Saint Joseph, MO, to the late Carl and Louise (BERNS) TANNHEIMER. She graduated from the Convent of The Sacred Heart in Saint Joseph, MO, and married the love of her life John Edward DANAHER Jr., on July 27, 1946. To this union were born 16 children (11 sons and five daughters): Thomas, James, John, Francis, Joseph, Mary, Rita, Anne, Paul, Bernadette, Edward, Lakshmi, Charles, Patrick, Michael and Peter.

In 1972, after 25 and 1/2 years of marriage her beloved husband Johnny passed away at the young age of 44, leaving her with nine school-aged children in the home.

Josephine was a devoted member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church in Kansas City, MO. From 1952-1977, the Sisters of Saint Joseph educated 13 of her children.

Josephine had a tremendous impact on the community serving as: Treasurer for Westport-Roanoke Community Center, Republican Committeewoman for a time, and Volunteer at Benilde Hall, a transitional living facility founded by Godfrey Kobets, a lay teacher at De La Salle High School. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and frequent contributor to Brother Louis Rodemann and the Holy Family Catholic Worker House in Midtown Kansas City.

Josephine's entire adult life was dedicated in service to others, leaving many blessed by her works. Her love and dedication served as a tremendous inspiration to others. In addition to being a regular mass attendee at Redemptorist Church, Josephine was a faithful witness to Christ's love, and a tireless model for her children, striving to keep them on the straight and narrow path, even in difficult times. An unemployed widow with many children in the home, Josephine was the recipient of donated baked goods. But before she allowed her children to partake, she would ensure the delivery was first divided up with portions delivered to other neighboring families. Or when driving down the road, Josephine upon seeing an old woman walking down the sidewalk with bags of groceries, embarrassed her children, directed them to roll down the window and inquire with the lady, did she need a ride somewhere. In 1971, her sons Tom and Jim introduced the practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) to the family. Many positive changes occurred. On many occasions afterwards Josephine remarked "TM has saved my family."

Josephine was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis TANNHEIMER and Bernard TANNHEIMER; two sisters, Mary Teresa (Melvin) ANGEL and Rita (Clarence) MODLIN; one sister-in-law, Mary GRIGGS; her husband, John; sons, John, Joseph, Peter; and daughter, Bernadette.

She is survived by her brother-in-law, Clarence MODLIN; sisters-in-law, Ramona TANNHEIMER, Agnes BARRY, Helen BOWER, Mary (Connaghan) DANAHER and Margaret D'HUYVETTER; sons Thomas (Debbie), James, Francis (Cheri), Paul (Debi), Edward (Ashley), Charles (Rose Valentine), Patrick (Deborah), Michael; daughters, Mary (Harley) CARTER, Rita, Anne (Patrick) QUINN and Lakshmi MARTIN; as well as 38 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contritubions to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545, www.MaryknollSociety.org; or Redemptorist Social Services Center, 3333 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, www.redemptoristcenter.org.

A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, April 23, Rosary at 7:30 pm, at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO. A Roman Catholic funeral Mass will be held 9:30 am, Saturday, April 24, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138. Reception to follow at Cristy Rey Kansas City High School (formerly Redemptorist Grade School), 211 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO.

May the beautiful memories of Josephine's life forever endure in the heart of all who knew and loved her. Requiescat in pace. Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com.

~~~~
*Copied with permission from The Fairfield Ledger, Inc. IAGenWeb Bylaws PROHIBIT the COPYING AND RE-POSTING OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANY PUBLIC VENUE such as Ancestry or Find A Grave without WRITTEN permission from the submitter ~ copyright restrictions apply.
*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Jefferson Obituaries maintained by Joey Stark.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen