Claudio and Beth Ferraro Mar 15, 2020

Friends ,Wichita ,Kansas

Dear Liz, Hannah, Ellery and Caleb, So many memories of Mike!!! The Mike Ernst smile and laugh are legendary and his saying, “That is so fruit.” And Mike and Liz constantly laughing with each other. Great memories of driving Mike to visit Liz at school! What an amazing man! We would go years without seeing you but then we would see you and it was just like old times. His love for Jesus and our Catholic faith were inspiring. I know Mike is celebrating with Jesus now. And all of you are missing him terribly. What a blessing for us to be his friend!!! With much love and great compassion, Claudio and Beth Ferraro

Lisa VanHorn Mar 15, 2020

Jeff, Victoria, Elizabeth, and I send our sincerest condolences. Mike was a gift to us and a shining example of a wonderful man.

Sheila Talkington Mar 15, 2020

friend ,overland park ,Kansas

We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Mike. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Sheila & Macy Talkington

The regan family Mar 15, 2020

Friend of family ,Shawnee ,Kansas

Our prayers are with you. Hugs

Kelly Postlewait Mar 15, 2020

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Liz, Elly, Hannah and Caleb I’m sending all my love to you. Your family has been such a blessing in my life. Cherish each other and the memories. ❤️❤️❤️ Remember his light is always guiding your path. “When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men.”- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Pat&Ben Clancey Mar 15, 2020

Neighbor and friends ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Dear Ernst family, So sorry to hear about Mike. I feel so bad that I didn’t reach out to you but I thought about your family and prayed for Mike daily. Hope all the good memories will be of comfort in the days ahead. God bless your family and comfort you. Love Pat&Ben

Patricia Clancey Mar 15, 2020

Neighbor and friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Dear Liz and family We are so sad to hear about Mike. We are thinking about you and send our love and prayers for comfort for each of you. Mike was in our prayers every time we prayed. Love Pat&Ben Clancey

Jeff Madill Mar 15, 2020

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I loved being around Mike at the rink and enjoyed our lunches at the Gyros place! Loved talking hockey! So sorry for Caleb and the entire Ernst family. The Madill family will keep you in our prayers!

David Reyes Mar 15, 2020

Friend of the family ,Las Cruces

Our deepest condolences to the Ernst family. Sending prayers, hugs & love to all! David Reyes & family - Julie, Tyson, Ya’Nia & Samantha Las Cruces, New Mexico

Helen Fahler Mar 15, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Liz, Hannah, Ellery and Caleb, Our hearts go out to you in this time of loss. Mike holds a special place in our hearts as a great neighbor and MC of many dance recitals, past. Thinking about you, and praying for you during this difficult time. xoxo

Penick Family /Mitsch family/Cruse Family Mar 16, 2020

Friends ,Brunswick ,Missouri

Dear Liz, Hannah, Ellery and Caleb, We are so sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. All of us are sending our deepest sympathy, and we are keeping your family in our prayers. Jill and Thomas Penick, Brunswick MO Emily Penick MD, Matt Gritzmaker, Southern Pines NC Pierre and Dominique Mitsch , France Gwenael, Delphine and children, Paris, France Alberto, Pascale and Children, Paris, France

Angela Martin Mar 16, 2020

Friend ,Chicago ,Illinois

My deepest condolences to you Ernst family. May you find comfort in one another during your time of pain. Mike was such a kind soul. Every time I saw him at a hockey game he had a smile on his face, even when smiling wasn't easy. I feel blessed to have known him. Praying for you all.

Emily Yates Mar 16, 2020

Friend of Hannah’s ,Las vegas ,Nevada

Hannah my heart goes out to your family. So amazing you got to spend some time with your dad. You have so much love here in Vegas. Wishing you and your family to be surrounded by love.

Mark Abney Mar 16, 2020

Hockey Coach ,SAINT CHARLES ,Missouri

On behalf of the Lindenwood University hockey family, we want to offer our condolences to Caleb and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Zach Mitchell and Family Mar 16, 2020

We are so very sorry for your loss. All of our prayers are with you and your family.

Shawn Boos Mar 16, 2020

Benedictine Football Teammate ,Abingdon ,Maryland

My sincere condolences to your family. I first met Mike our freshman year (1985) at Benedictine College He was a super teammate and great guy to be around. He was a hard worker on the field and in the weight room. I still remember the week that he transferred from defensive linebacker to play center due to injuries on the offensive line. After about two practices he was smiling from ear to ear as he had played center in high school and was feeling great as the starting center. I still remember just before a play in practice that he turned around and told me how awesome it was to be playing center and the good guys like Greg Slade and Bill Evers on the offensive line as well. Mike was resilient, our freshman class had 72 freshmen football players. After four years of hard work and dedication to football and tougher classes, only 8 of us walked together across the graduation stand in May 1989. Mike, thank you for your many years of service to the people of Overland Park. God bless and Rest in Peace Brother.

Mitchell and Glenda Holifield Mar 16, 2020

Friends ,Jonesboro ,Arkansas

We are so very sorry and are keeping your sweet family in our prayers.

The Mallouks Mar 16, 2020

Friends ,Overland Park ,Kansas

We are so sorry for your loss. Mike will be greatly missed. He was an amazing person, and we are blessed to have him shining down on us as a guardian angel. We are here for you all whenever and however. All our love and prayers. Love, Peter, Veronica, Michael, JP & Gabby Mallouk

Jamie Smiley Mar 16, 2020

LE Dance Family ,Overland Park ,Kansas

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for your family 💕💕💕💕

Katie Patterson Mar 16, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Liz, Hannah, Ellery and Caleb- Our deepest condolences to each of you. May you feel surrounded by so much love. Sending you healing prayers and hugs. What a wonderful man. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻❤️ Tom, Katie, Hannah, Noah, Nathan, Nicholas and Christian Patterson

Cindy Svec Mar 16, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Sending our love and prayers. Cindy and Bob Svec

Karl Calini Mar 16, 2020

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

I will never forget his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. Please accept our sincere condolences. Karl & Sarah Calini

Joe Reed Mar 16, 2020

Friend/Co-Worker ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I am saddened for your loss. While I will not be present in person for the funeral service, rest assured Mike and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Arth Family Mar 16, 2020

Friend ,Overland park ,Kansas

We are rejoicing that Michael is with our Lord and Saviour! Sending our prayers for you all. We are here for whatever you need. Jesus watch over you all.

Roger Ware Mar 17, 2020

Friend/Co-worker ,Overland Park ,Kansas

You will be missed Mike. Prayers for you and your family. Much too soon.

The Patel Family Mar 17, 2020

Friends ,Leawood ,Kansas

We were deeply saddened to hear about Mike's passing. Sending you our love and prayers. You all are an amazing family, glad you have one another for support during this time and we are here to help in anyway. Amara, Soni, Amar & Eshan Patel

Rick Castillo Mar 17, 2020

Friend ,Olathe ,Kansas

Dear Liz and Family, God’s grace and peace to you today and always. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Michael. He was a great boss, a wonderful friend and we shared many laughs together. I admired his faithfulness to God and his love of family. I looked forward to hearing about you and his “proud papa” stories about the kids. I experienced him as strong, courageous, intelligent, funny, tenacious, fair, hard headed, compassionate, thoughtful, competitive and caring. I will miss him. RIP Brother Michael.

Tim and Rita Witt Mar 17, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Our sincere sympathy and condolences to Liz and the entire Ernst family. Michael will be sorely missed, but we believe he is with God looking down on the grounds of St. Michael! He set the tone for the Gardening Angel's mowing and trimming team and it was a privilege to work with him, although he was always hard to keep up with. God bless, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tim and Rita

The Quigleys Mar 18, 2020

Le dance family ,Leawood ,Idaho

Our love and prayers are with you all❤️🙏🏻

Greg Shas family Mar 18, 2020

Liz and family, We are so saddened to hear of Mike’s death but happy you all could be with him. We will be with you in spirit today and glad that we can participate in the live stream, as Greg shouldn’t be traveling right now. Our prayers and blessings are with you!

Gregory Sanchez Mar 18, 2020

Friend ,Lenexa ,Kansas

We will miss you Mike! Thank you for your friendship, leadership but most important your brotherhood. Rest In Peace! Rosaries being prayed for the repose of your soul!

Tim Carrigan Mar 18, 2020

fellow parishioner/CRHP'er ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Mike was a big part of my CRHP experience - offering so much of himself personally and through a letter he wrote each of us. I was in the team that followed his so he and team put the retreat on for us. I didn't know him well, but many of my friends did and everyone had great admiration of him.

Dinkel Family Mar 18, 2020

Mike was a role model for all of us and he will be missed. Please know our prayers are with you at this time.

Cameron Moyer Mar 18, 2020

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a inspiration to me, seeing him at daily mass and the grace and dignity he projected. May God bless him and the entire Ernst family. Love from the Moyer family, Cam, Theresa, Chris, Katy and Libby

James A Sutterby Mar 18, 2020

Friend / Coworker ,GARDNER ,Kansas

Liz and Family, Praying for you today and throughout the next few weeks. Deanna and I pass along our sincerest condolences over your loss. Let us know if we can do anything to help out. We are here for you. Sincerely, Jim and Deanna Sutterby

BRENDA BRADFORD Mar 18, 2020

OPPD ,Lees Summit ,Missouri

Praying strength to the family. God bless you and may his soul rest in peace.

Jennifer Wiley Mar 18, 2020

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jennifer and Grace Anne Wiley

Mindy Manes Mar 18, 2020

OPPD Civil Service Commissioner ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Michael Ernst's dedication to his family, the police department and the Overland Park community shone through every conversation I ever had with him. I often joined him for officer candidate interviews that he was in charge of and was continually struck by his unwavering commitment to upholding the values that make the OPPD so strong. My thoughts are with his family at this time and in the months to come. Mindy Manes

Cox Family Mar 18, 2020

LE Dance Family ,Overland Park ,Kansas

To Liz, Ellery, Hannah, and Caleb. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. Your family will be in our thoughts during this difficult time. All of our love to you, Salem, Shai, Bryan, & Sistine.

Rory Magliano Mar 18, 2020

friend/Retired OPPD Secretary ,Shawnee

My deepest sympathy to Mike’s family, fellow police officers, friends, and coworkers. Mike was a man of faith and great courage. My thoughts and prayers will always be with Mike and his beautiful family. May God bless you all.

Dcn Mark & Kim Stukel Mar 19, 2020

Friends ,Leawood ,Kansas

Ernst family, what an honor it has been to witness the faith, strength and courage displayed by Mike (and all of you) in these trying times. Mike is and always will be someone I look up to and I am extremely grateful to call him a friend and advocate. God bless each of you on this journey and know that our prayers are with you. Take care and God Bless, Dcn Mark, Kim and family

Todd and Melissa Hotze Mar 19, 2020

Dear Liz and Family- Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you and sending love and prayers. Love, Todd, Melissa, Devon, Dylan, and Avery Hotze

Christopher Corley Mar 19, 2020

CHRP Brother ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Ernst Family, I cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. Mike was a CHRP Brother of mine on Team 4. I was the second youngest man in the group and was discerned to be Lay Director. I couldn't understand and didn't know why I was discerned as such, but Mike always reassured me and supported me. Almost every week I would say "Commish" (my nickname for him, short for "Commissioner") you should be Lay Director. You would be so mush better at this than me." And he would always laugh and say, "Chris, better you than me! God has a plan here." Hearing him say that always gave me the confidence to move forward like some sort of unprepared Peter. Mike was always the most respected and loved member of our team. Ask any of them. To a man, they will tell you that he was our real leader. Our rock. Our inspiration. One of the best humans we have ever met. I lost touch with Mike after CRHP but I prayed for him every day. And I know that he was praying for me. I never got to say goodbye to my friend. And I hate that. But I have a way that I see him in my mind: Strong. Towering above me, but with the warm, welcoming smile of a big brother. That is how I will always remember him. God grant you and your family comfort. Chris Corley

Chris Kostelac Mar 19, 2020

Friend ,SHAWNEE ,Kansas

Liz and family, when I think of Michael, the first word that comes to mind is faithful. He was faithful to his family, his God and church, his work, friends and his fitness. He could always be counted on to be there in times of need. I know he continues to hold all of you in his heart. I will be praying for comfort for your family. Chris

Julie Snell Mar 21, 2020

Le Dance family

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Ernst family during this difficult time. Love, Gregg and Julie Snell

Kathy Garrison Mar 23, 2020

Condolences from Benedictine College. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and comfort for all who knew Michael C. Ernst as family and friend.