Michael Lawrence Straub went home to God on October 3, 2011. Michael was born to Ernest and Maureen (Growney) Straub on July 28, 1957. He graduated from Hogan High School in 1976. Michael loved his Catholic faith and found joy in helping others. For several years he was the volunteer Easter Bunny for the kids at Children's Mercy Hospital and helped at the Bishop Sullivan Center. He was an avid bicyclist and supporter of "Live Strong." Michael was preceded in death by his mother, an infant sister, Kathleen and step-brother, Tim Holleran. He is survived by his former wife, Nancy Meyers, daughters, Brittany Straub and Shauni Straub; his father and step mother, Martha; brothers, Ernest Straub, III(Susan), David Straub and Kevin Straub; sisters, Colleen Linter (Rudy), Kathy Crain (David), Stephanie and Eileen Straub and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 52nd and Troost followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Bishop Sullivan Center, 6435 Truman Rd., KCMO 64126 or St. Francis Xavier Church.
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