Ivan “Ike” Theroff

IVAN “IKE” F. THEROFF 86, McLouth, KS, passed away on May 11th, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Services were Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Ike was born October 8th, 1931 in Kansas City, KS, the son of August and Martha (Tillisch) Theroff. He married Mary Ann Monahan on June 20th, 1953 in Kansas City KS. She survives the home. Ivan was known as son, brother, husband, dad, Grandpa, Pop, Stocking Cap Ike, Chief, Captain, Papa Smurf to name a few. Ike worked his entire life on their farm with Mary Ann. He also served on several boards, School Board, Water board, Farm Bureau, Coop, Steam Engine Association…. He was a member of the Union Township fire department finishing as Fire Chief. He was a collector of odd ball things and always had to make a trip to southern MO to see the dogwoods in bloom. Other survivors include his children, Darlene Taylor (Ike), Charlene Crain (Jim), Ivan Luke Theroff, Mary Lou Shaver, 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; 4 sisters, Judy Sutherland, Kathy Padilla, Patty Menke, and Donnetta Kessler. He was preceded in death by his parents, August & Martha; stepmother, June; and brother, Charles and many other loved ones. Memorials are suggested to the Union Township District #9 Fire Department or to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund, c/o Quisenberry Funeral Home, 604 E 4th St., Tonganoxie, KS 66086. www.QuisenberryFH.com