James Thiel Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 21, 2022, at the age of 68, James Thiel of Lenexa, Kansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ed and Nora Thiel; his son Ilya; and his brother-in-law Tom Urban. He is survived by: his former wife Ella Lychnikov; his siblings, Dave Thiel (Laura) of Leavenworth, Kan., Marie Parker (Andy) of Lenexa and Peggy Urban of Bedford, Texas; his nieces, Grace Thiel of Kansas City and Shelly Urban of Grapevine; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Taylor, Caelyn and Shanda Kohtz (Jim) of Bedford; and also, Emily, CJ, Neal Parker (Crystal) of DeSoto, Wyatt, Damon Urban (Doreen) of Kennedale, Felicia and Lillian. He is also survived by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Missouri-Kansas Border Collie Rescue (mokanbcrescue.org) or National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org) in Johnson County or Leavenworth County.
