Thomas M. Lenz
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Thomas Michael Lenz, 59, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, after a five-year battle with mental illness. Tom was born on September 17, 1965, in St. James, Minnesota to Ray and Donna Lenz. He lived a wonderful life, growing up in St. James, until he left to attend college at DeVry University in Kansas City. In 1986, his senior year of college, he met the love of his life, Deanna Kaylor. They married two years later in St. James, Minnesota at the catholic church, where his parents were married 26 years prior.
Tom’s career path took him and Deanna from Topeka, Kansas to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and then back to Kansas City, before they finally built their home in Overland Park, Kansas, and have resided there ever since. In this home, Tom and Deanna raised their three children Andrew, Sydney, and Elyssa. For the past 24 years, Tom has worked in IT for Kansas City Power and Light/Evergy. He’s always loved his work and his co-workers were like family to him. For the past 20 years, Tom was an usher at the Church of the Ascension. In his free time, he loved to run his Lionel Trains, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Harvesters, go fishing every chance he got, and helped any and everyone with home improvement projects. Even after he took his last breath, he continued to give through the donation of his organs, tissue, and corneas.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Donna (Wermerskirchen) Lenz and his grandparents Frank and Leona Wermerskirchen.
He is survived by his wife Deanna (Kaylor) of 37 years; son Andrew J. Lenz of Chicago, IL; Sydney H. Lenz of Overland Park, KS; and Elyssa R. (Lenz) Mayer and husband Jack of Olathe, KS; sisters Rita Lenz, Trisha (Lenz) Nelson and husband Mark; and two nieces Heather (Nelson) Sogn and Michaela Nelson.
Visitation will be at 9am, followed by Mass at 10am, Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66213. A reception will be held immediately after Mass.
Memorial Contributions may be made Midwest Transplant Network, 1900 W. 47th Pl #400, Westwood, KS 66205.
Deanna and family,
So sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful, kind man. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Deanna and family, Tom was a considerate and always helpful neighbor. We will miss him. Please know that Frank and I are praying for your comfort. Lynn
Tom was on my usher team at Ascension for over 10+years. He was very dedicated and I really enjoyed being with him. He loved his family he will be missed. May he RIP.
Deanna and family:
We hold you all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers during this time and always. We love you all.
The Uhl family
I am sonso sorry to hear this devastating news and my heart breaks for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏
Prayers and condolences to Tom’s family and friends.
Tom and I shared a great childhood growing up in Saint James and ran in the same circles, shared our goofy sense of humor!
Rest In Eternal Peace my friend.
Mike Trullinger
Deanna and family…I’m so sorry for your devasting loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My family & I have such fond memories of spending time together on Thanksgiving over the many years. The beautiful family connection you all shared was deeply felt and seen. His loss is immense. Sending you much comfort & love from afar & hoping you hold your cherished memories near!
Much Love,
Debbie, Stone & Truman 💞
Deanna and family. Tom will be dearly missed. I would love to picture him fishing with Rick in the afterlife. My prayers are with you all. 🙏
Lenz family, thinking of you during this difficult time and sending lots of love.
Deanna,
I am so very sorry. This breaks my heart for you, Elyssa and your entire family. I know he will be deeply missed. Please know you are all being lifted up in prayer.
Deanna, So Sorry for your loss, I will miss his fishing and family stories. I sat right next to him at work for many many years. May God give you peace during this hard time.
Tom was such a great person to talk to and be around. Will be missed by many.
Dear Deanna and Lenz family,
Holding you in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was my classmate and neighbor. The class of 84’ lost a kind and gentle soul. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
Tom and I had opportunities to work together several different times over the years. He was always helpful, responsive and friendly. A go-to person for collaboration. I know he will be missed. Thinking of his family and sending prayers.
Deanna and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God give you comfort in this difficult time. One of our families fun times was at your wedding.
I worked closely with Tom for many years at Evergy and remained friends with him even after I left the company. I have so many fond memories of the time we spent in and outside of work. Much love to him and the Lenz family. Tom will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Tom when we were walking our dogs. He would walk one take it home and get the other one. He was a good dog owner. I miss him a lot. Rest in peace Tom.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deanna and family, Liz and I are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great friend and would often take time to stop and see us when he came back to St. James. May he rest in peace.
Deanna,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Andrew, Sydney, and Elyssa at this difficult time. Much love.
Deanna & Family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending love, light, & prayers. Please lean on your BV family.
Hugs,
Carrie McClain
Deanna,
Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet your husband Tom. I loved seeing pictures of your happy family on Facebook. I know you must be devastated, I can’t even imagine your pain. You and your children will be in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time🙏🏻❤️ God Bless
Deanna,
God be with you and your family through this most trying time. May the death and resurrection of His only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, bring you comfort in the days and weeks to come. Tom was one of the happiest people I knew during my high school years in St. James. He was always happy, always joking around, always making someone else’s day. Wonderful memories of the class of ’84!
Deanna and family,
I am so saddened for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Thinking of your entire family during this time of loss. Prayers will continue coming your way.