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Earl Mantooth Obituary

Earl W. Mantooth

Earl Wayne Mantooth, age 78 of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on October 9, 2014.

He was born June 16, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas to Bruce and Mildred Mantooth. Earl is survived by his wife, Delphine Mantooth of the home, two daughters, Betty Ruth and Kathy, four sons, Gene, Steven, Scott and Larry, 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Earl is also survived by sisters, Florence, Pansy, Janet, Frances, brother, Ray, brother-in-law Ronald, and sister-in-law, Sharon. He is preceded in death by siblings Gerald, Myron, Anna, Betty Ruth, and daughter-in-law Carolyn Mantooth.

The family requests donations be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Olathe, Kansas, or the Kansas City Hospice House.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 15, 2014.

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October 15, 2014

Earl and Delpne have always been close friends to the Miller family in New Ulm, MN. We will miss you Earl. Our sympathies to Delphine and family. Love, The Millers

October 15, 2014

Hi Kathy...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God comfort you and your family. Memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thoughts and always in your heart today and forever. He will leave on in the hearts of everyone who loved him. God Bless!! Flo Luke

October 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are for Earl, Delphine and family. God bless each of you with additional grace and peace.

Fondly,
David and Donna Tout

Lew Ann Walker

October 14, 2014

You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

October 13, 2014

Sending condolences to the family as you deal with the loss of your loved one; praying for comfort during this difficult time and hoping you can find some peace in knowing your loved one is now free from suffering and is rejoicing with the angels! God Bless.....Corliss Clark

October 13, 2014

Hi Kathy - my thought and prayer are with you and your extended family during this very r sad time. May your Dad rest in peace. Take care. Talk soon

Brett Gustin

October 13, 2014

Our family's sympathies to Uncle Earl's family. We were sorry to learn of Earl's passing.

Kathy Mantooth Steward

October 12, 2014

I bet you are eating all the ice cream you want, laughing & visiting with all your family & friends in Heaven!

You will be a light in my heart forever and always! I LOVE YOU DADDY

Florence Thomas

October 12, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. He will be greatly missed. Love to you all.

Earl Mantooth, 2005

Sharon Gustin

October 12, 2014

dave olson

October 12, 2014

the Olsons sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with you

October 12, 2014

Kathy-Our heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I didn't know your dad, but from hearing you talk about him I know he was a wonderful and kind-hearted man. Heaven has another Angel and you have a Guardian Angel. Prayers and sympathy to your family. JoAnn and Carl Lowery and Susie Dimino

October 12, 2014

The Johnson's- Our Prayers are for The Mantooth Family. God Bless you and All. I love you, Mommy and Walter.

October 12, 2014

Love you Daddy!

James Mantooth

October 11, 2014

So sorry to hear about Earl. We had the privilege of knowing him for a few short years. Just good memories with the few times we visited and fellowshiped with him. Our prayers are for the family.

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