Monika Ruth Efurd

Monika Ruth Efurd of Abilene Ks  

Born May 24th, 1988, in Abilene Ks. to Patricia and Mark Efurd. Later divorced 

Survived by her Parents, Patricia Poage, Lane Ks and Mark Efurd, Marshall Tx. 

Daughter, Zoey Grace Costigan of the home, Brother Nicholas Efurd (Shelby Morgan), Belton Mo.  

Kevin Costigan, the love of her life 

Grandmother Sue Efurd of Pittsburg TX. Grandfather Roy Brown of Abilene Ks. Great Grandfather Willis Wheatley of Apachie Junction AZ.  

Uncles Charles Chapman (Kerri) of Clinton Mo., Kasey Chapman (Kelly Fitzsimmons) of East Lynn Mo, Chris Efurd (Karla) Abilene Ks.  

Many many great Aunts and Uncles and cousins and so many “bonus” moms, dad's sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews as well as very many friends. 

Preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents Katherine Chapman (Grandma Ruthie as she was affectionately known) of Garden City Mo and Oather Chapman of Buckner Mo. Paternal Grandparents (Mee-maw) Ingrid Brown of Abilene KS and Sonny Efurd of Pittsburg Tx; aunt Susie Efurd of Pittsburgh, TX.

She was given the nicknames Miki, Mouse and Sardine shortly after her birth and was baptized in Abilene as an infant. She spent all her life in the Abilene area. attended grade school at Rural Center elementary school. She attended middle school in Chapman KS where she met the love of her life Kevin and Graduated from Chapman high school in 2006. She took art courses throughout her high school career and was very proud of her artistic talents. She furthered her education with online courses at K- State.  

Monika was such a unique and free-spirited person. She traveled through this life by her rules and terms making them up as she went. She was never one to conform to anything or follow a straight line. It was always her way, no ifs ands or buts, and was more stubborn than any mule.  

She had many jobs over the years ranging from Bartending, working at a coffee shop, warranty administrator at a car dealership to one of her favorites of working at a bookstore  

She has SOOO very many passions in Life. Her greatest joy and accomplishment was being a mother to Zoey. They were always spending time together trying new things, going out to eat or shopping at the mall.  As a mom, she always inspired Zoey to dream and would tell her that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to. She was supportive of all her sports, band and any other school project or club she was in. She loved music and taught herself to play the keyboard by ear. Her tastes in music were very broad.  Everything from Reba, the 80’s hair bands and she especially loved Queen and Journey. She never met an animal that she wouldn't try pick up, love on and keep especially cats. Her 3 cats at home RiffRaff, Janet and Eddie were her other babies. She loved them fiercely and was always spoiling them.  Monika was a beautiful “book Nerd” and wore that title proudly. She had a vast collection of books that were very special to her.  she loved the hobbit, harry potter and books long those line along with books about astrology, Greek gods and the like. She and her brother loved Star Wars and were always trying to “Out Star Wars” each other with Knowledge, books and memorabilia. She loved the Raiders. Her mom is A KC Chiefs fan and they loved and laughed so much at their rivalry. During football season the house was all chiefs except for 1 Raiders flag while she was growing up. Zoey would go to Grammys house in a raiders shirt and come back in a Chiefs one. Her passion for Marvel movies was unrivaled. She was going to marry Captain America one day and could tell you every single fact and detail about him and all the Marvel series movies. she had a passion for her plants.  

Her laugh and smile were infectious. She had the most beautiful large dark brown “Disney eyes”. She always had a hand to lend to anyone. She touched so many people in so many ways and inspired everyone. Monika was never afraid to try new things and had no fear. Her heart was as big as this world and would help anyone in need. 

Cremation with a Informal Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Brown Memorial Park, Abilene, Kansas.