Patricia Ann Kenemer

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Patricia Ann Kenemer passed away on April 15, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas.Patricia was born September 23, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to Vincent and Helen (Conway) Reedy. Patricia moved from Brooklyn to Staten Island, NY to Wichita, Kansas with her family in 1973. She graduated from Prospect Heights HS in Brooklyn, NY in 1954. In 1955, Patricia joined the Women’s Army Corps (Army-WAC-SIG) where she completed courses in Clerical Processing and Typing and became a Top Secret Communications secretary and was stationed in Okinawa. She received a Good Conduct Medal and a Letter of Commendation. She was honorably discharged an E5 in 1958.Patricia married John “Kenny” Kenemer December 1960 at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in New York, NY. Seven children came over the next 9 years. She was preceded in death by her husband and by her son, Steven, and survived by her children, John (April), Robert (Wendy), Matthew, Christopher (Mary O’Connor), Linda Mason (Jeff) and Annemarie Gallagher (Patrick); grandchildren, J. Patrick Kenemer, Alexander Kenemer, Anthony Kenemer, Seth Kenemer May (Natasa), Gabriel Kenemer (Tayler), Thomas Kenemer, Moira Kenemer, Joseph Mason, Brandon Mason, Patrick Gallagher, Daniel Gallagher; and great grandchildren, Theodore May and Rosemary Kenemer.Patricia was the oldest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Helen (Conway) Reedy; her brothers, Dennis (Pat) Reedy, Ronald (Reissa) Reedy, and Michael (Patty) Reedy; and survived by her sisters, Wilma (Eddie), Peggy (Brian) and Sheila. She was a beloved Aunt Patsy to many, many nieces and nephews spread all across the country.Known as Patsy to her family, Pat to her friends, Banana to her grandchildren and Patricia if you were her doctor, Patsy was a voracious reader. During childhood summer vacations, she would kick all the kids outside and lock the doors with orders to “go play!”. With noses pressed to the glass of the sliding door, she would be inside, on the couch reading. She was always up to date on current events, politics and business news and even at age 86 was up for a good debate on them all.Over her nearly 50 years as a parishioner at the Church of the Resurrection, Patsy was very involved in many church activities, mainly centering around cooking food for a crowd. She could be found in the kitchen preparing food for bingo nights, church dinners, picnics and funerals, school lunches and weddings. She turned that love of cooking for a crowd into her own hobby catering business for a few years as well.Like a typical Irish Mother, she made sacrifices for everybody and gave everything of herself. If she wasn’t at church, she could be found on the sideline of a soccer game, or shuttling one of her 7 kids to practice for soccer, football, wrestling or track.What looms large about Patsy is her importance to us all as a sister, mother, grandmother, friend and confidant. We were blessed to be raised by a strong Conway woman, in a household full of laughter and music. She was fueled by the love for her family and gave all of herself to raise and protect her children and grandchildren. Her last moments, in Banana fashion, were filled with silliness and very peaceful.Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 20, 2023; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, April 21, 2023, both at the Church of the Resurrection.In lieu of flowers, a Memorial has been established with the St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School Fund c/o Catholic Diocese of Wichita, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202.Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

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  1. Our family got to know Patsy and Kenny and family when their daughter Annemarie married our son Patrick in 1998. Many holiday dinners and sharing our grandson’s p3 and Daniel. Patsy and I had lots of good visits after we both lost our husbands. Patsy had her lunch friends and if I was there I was included. Patsy was so proud of all her children and, grandchildren and great grandchildren, I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with Annemarie, p3 and Daniel and to all the rest of her Children and Grandchildren and great grandchildren.

  2. We are so saddened by the loss of Steve and dear Aunt Patsy. We know this loss leaves a big hole in your hearts.
    I have very sweet memories of the kindness she showed me. I remember she allowed me to drive to church myself with her car! She shows me how to find best cut of steak. She took me to see first Pizza Hut.
    There are no words that we can express for the deep losses you have experienced with Steve and Aunt Patsy. It is our prayer that you would experience the tender love and mercy of God as you grieve. The memories of her generosity and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
    God bless you at this difficult time.
    With love,
    Eddie & Joyce

  3. Rest Patricia, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Women’s Army Corps, aka WACS.

  4. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Kenemer children. I saw the obituary on line and immediately I remembered all the special times I spent with Pat and her kids. From trips to soccer, trips to Kapaun, working bingo with her, making the chili, all the other times in Resurrection kitchen,and coming to my rescue to do Amy’s wedding reception etc. No one can replace your mother, and I know you will miss her more as time goes on. I would love to hear from one of you girls, just to catch up on where you and your brothers are at this time. Sending love and prayers, Sharon and Bob Martinez sharob1940@gmail.com

  5. The Bible provides an encouraging message of hope at Rev 21:4 to …”wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore”…


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