Joseph B. Mackey
January 5, 2010
Mackey, Eleanor J., 85, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Mackey, Joseph B., 81, retired St. Francis Hospital administrator, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. A celebration of the lives of Eleanor and Joseph will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 9th at First United Methodist Church. Joseph met his future wife, Eleanor Jean Smith, when he was in the hospital recovering from injuries. She was his nurse. He was past president of the Kansas Hospital Association. Eleanor was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Smith. Survivors: children, Joellen Morsch of Mountain Home, AR, Betsy Mackey of Wichita and Chuck Mackey of Louisburg, KS; Eleanors sister, Marjorie Ann Wells of St. Charles, MO; Josephs sister, Betsy Bankhead Mackey of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Joe Mackey, Jason Mackey, Jessica Barton, Margot Mackey and Errett Mackey; 4 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67202 and Global Faith in Action, 1103 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS, 67219 ~ An organization that helps the needy and impoverished. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Combined Memorial Services for Jean and Joseph Mackey will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 9, 2010 at First United Methodist Church.
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Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Joseph B. Mackey. We read his obituary in the Louisiana Press Journal, 1-6-10. God bless all. Sincerely, Edward ‘Buddy’ Oliver Class of 1945 CHS
CHUCK-DARLENE AND I WERE SAD TO LEARN OF YOUT FATHER’S DEATH. WE BOTH ENJOYED YOUR DAD,WORKING WITH HIM AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN OUR LIVES. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. RIC AND DARLENE KNORR
I am beyond shock and sadness at the loss of this man and now his wonderful wife, Jean. The world is a better place because they were in it and gave so much love to so many people. God Bless their family and friends
Our deepest sorrow on the loss of a very good and respected man that we were very proud to call friend. We will miss him very much. We met Joe and Jean several years ago at the Shocker basketball games and enjoyed their friendship so much.
Eleanor, Please accept our most sincere condolence on the recent passing our your husband Joe. Our relationship began with Joe last year as he became involved in our capital campaign, ultimately serving as one of our steering committee members. His dedication to helping others, especially those in need, was obvious in his words and actions. We will miss him, and our prayers are with you. Blessings, The staff of United Methodist Open Door.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jean and family. We were lucky enough to sit behind Joe and Jean at WSU basketball games. They both took the new kids in as friends and we were so blessed to get to know them over the last few years. We will miss Joe so much, what a kind and sweet man. Our Shocker season will be so much sadder without Joe. The Shockers and Jayhawks have lost one of their biggest fans. We were so lucky to have known Joe.
Joe was a great mentor, a fabulous leader, a wonderful politician, and an overall genuine good person.