April Krysteen Dohle died from complications of lung cancer in Kansas City,
Kansas on Wednesday, April 10th at the age of 53.
April is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tom Dohle, of Tonganoxie,
Kansas; children, Thomas Dohle, Jr., of Somerville, Massachusetts, and
Mariah Zazenkowski (Riley Zazenkowski), of Junction City, Kansas;
siblings Francyne Dutton (David Dwyer), of Kansas City, Kansas, and
Jeffrey Dutton (Shawna Dutton), of Lansing, Kansas; and mother, Jamye
Dutton, of Kansas City, Kansas.
She is preceded in death by her father, Tom Dutton, Jr.
April was born on April 18, 1965, in Council Grove, Kansas. She spent
most of her formative years in Kansas City, Kansas, and held a passion for
that city for her entire life. She earned her masters degree in management
from Saint Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas. Throughout her career,
she held many roles, but her greatest professional satisfaction came from
her work with nonprofit organizations.
April’s greatest passions in life were her love for her husband and children
and a fierce drive to improve the lives of others. She volunteered her time
and talents with countless organizations in the Kansas City area. She was
a fierce advocate for children and families.
A graveside service will take place 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 16th, at the Dwight Cemetery
in Dwight, Kansas, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall at the
Dwight United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations
to Planned Parenthood of Kansas City.