Margaret Eloise Derusseau, age 95, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Sunrise Living, Overland Park, Kansas. She was born in Concordia, Kansas on September 22, 1920 to Dora (Roswell) and Charles Bray. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother
She was a Concordia High School graduate. She was a homemaker and was a volunteer for the Red Cross Blood Bank for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Homer on May 27, 2001. They had 62 wonderful years together. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers: Ilene McGinnis, Genevieve Wright, Betty Perkins, Paul Bray, Jay Bray and Harlan Bray.
She is survived by a daughter, Martha Letourneau (Dave), Olathe; a sister, Clarice Zimmerman, Bonney Lake, Washington; 3 grandchildren, Steve Letourneau (Pam), Frisco, TX.; Christine Letourneau, Olathe; Mike Letourneau (Jeannie), McKinney, TX.; 6 great grandchildren, Danielle, Alex, Jacob, Justin, Sean and Dominic Letourneau.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. with family receiving friends after the Rosary all at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.
Mass of a Christian burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Rev. Brian Lager officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.
Memorial Contributions may be given to Catholic Community Hospice, 9720 W. 87
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Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212 c/o Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.