Eleanor Ruth Mochel, Age: 85

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Apr 30, 1938---Jul 23, 2023

Eleanor Ruth Mochel 85, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, July 23, 2023 at her home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Street, Lenexa, KS. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Eleanor was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 30, 1938 to Leon and Neva Harris. She received her registered nursing degree in 1959 and was the head charge nurse and the lead teaching nurse at Trinity Lutheran Hospital for 12 years. In 1971 her and her husband, Charles N. Mochel, purchased many nursing homes in the Kansas City area. They took care of the people in their nursing homes with exceptional care. They were welcoming to all in their care. She was a lifetime member of the Nall Avenue Church of the Nazarene. They were founding members of the Heart of America Carnival Glass Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles N. Mochel in 2010, her sister Suzanne Carroll, brother-in-law Frank Carroll, Sr, and her sister Virginia Shaumeyer. She is survived by her sons Kevin (Kristy) Mochel, their children: John Masters, Lauren Mochel, Dylan Mochel, and Brent (Sara) Mochel and their son Tyler Mochel. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Linda LaSart (Clayton), Frank (Lisa) Carroll, Jr., Bill (Lila) Shaumeyer, Steven (Kristi) Shaumeyer and brother in-law Bob Shaumeyer.

Eleanor had a kind and gentle manor and loved helping people in their time of need. She was a great listener who calmly helped others by sharing her wisdom. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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Jerry and Laurel Kinnan Jul 26, 2023

Sincere condolences to your family. Several years we attended the HOACGA convention in Kansas City. We were newbies and Brent and your wife and mother came over and sat with us at the banquet. That was such a very kind thing to do. We enjoyed the conversation that evening and learned more about carnival glass. I know you will all miss her. Kind thoughts to your family. Jerry and Laurel Kinnan

Tommy & Jeannie Whitley Jul 27, 2023

Friends through HOACGA ,Tulsa ,Oklahoma

We are both so very sorry that Eleanor has past. Prays to her family.

Ruth Walter Jul 31, 2023

long time friend ,CAPE CORAL ,Florida

Eleanor and her family were childhood neighbors.and friends, I cherish the memories and am glad we got our friendship renewed in recent years. She was a wonderful person. I look forward to seeing her in Heaven because of Jesus.

Richard R Betker Jul 31, 2023

Friend ,Franklin ,Wisconsin

We met the Mochel's when we attended our first HOACGA in 1998. Eleanor always made you feel welcome and Charlie, what a character he was. There was a main display and Charlie was in charge of it. I was pointing out to Sherry, my now spouse, the AO Poppy Show plate. We were in our 2nd year of collecting and it was the Holy Grail of carnival. Charlie noticed my excitement over that plate and came over to me and handed the plate to me. I was in shock and a little scared to handle it, but I did and will never forget that day. Later, the same day, they invited us to their home to see their collection. OMG, they had the most outstanding glass we had ever seen. These are memories that we will cherish forever. Long time friend, Ruth Phillips, wanted us to express her sincere condolences for she and Eleanor were very close friends and spent many hours together talking. Sincerely, Dick & Sherry Betker, Ruth Phillips