Julia J. Andre

Leawood, KS- Julia J. Andre, 94, of Leawood, KS, formerly of Danville, IL died at 6:39 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Grace Gardens Assisted Living in Leawood. She was born on November 9, 1918 in Danville to Simon and Delia Rokoske. She married Octave Ernest Andre on June 20, 1936 in Danville. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1999. Surviving are a son, Michael Octave (Janie) Andre of Danville, two daughters Patricia Jean (Robert) Perszyk of Overland Park, KS and Jeanette Kay Andre of Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Veronica Grimail of Deland, FL and Frances Grimes of Cincinnati, OH; seven grandchildren, Robert Perszyk, Emily Carter, Joseph Layden, Eric Layden, Patty Lou Andre, Ernie Andre, and Michael Andre; and great-grandchildren, Gabby, Zachary, Autumn, Julianna, Israel, Bella, Victoria, Mason, Shay, Orion, and Michael. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Douglas Layden, and a brother, Leo Rokoske. Julia was a 1936 graduate of Danville High School and was a member at St. Paul's Catholic Church. She liked to study up on weeds and wildflowers and enjoyed gardening, having been a past member of the Garden Club. She also liked crossword puzzles, cooking, and embroidering. A Mass of Christian Burial for Julia Andre will be held at 1 PM on Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Danville. Father Greg Nelson will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 PM on Thursday, May 16 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville with a Recitation of the Rosary to be held at 4:30 PM prior. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church in Danville. Please join Julia's family in sharing memories, photos, and video of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.