John Edward Guckien, 53, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, at KU Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 9th, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Nativity, 3800 West 119th, Leawood, KS, 66209, with burial following in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 8th, at McGilley State Line Chapel, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., where a prayer service will be said at 5:30 p.m., prior to the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Nativity.
John was born April 21, 1957 in Chicago, IL. He was an avid sportsfan and lifelong athlete. He was very passionate and enthusiastic about everything in life. John was a devoted family man who is dearly loved and will be missed by all.
John was preceded in death by his grandmothers; Ethel Boyd and Vida Guckien. He is survived by his wife, of twenty-six years, Tish Guckien; his children, Sarah, Chris and Katie; his parents, John and June Guckien; two brothers, Bill and wife Kim Guckien, Steve and his wife, Lisa Guckien and their children, Corey and Johnny Guckien; mother-in-law, Edith Latham; he also leaves his beloved Dachshunds, Pippin and Willie.
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