Montezuma - Lyle LaVonn Rhodes gained his wings at the close of day April 17, 2021. He was reunited with his daughter April whom he missed so profoundly. He was born March 11, 1943 in Tampa, Kansas, the son of Harold and Mable (Minninger) Rhodes.

Lyle was known for his acceptance of everyone he met. Because of this, our home became home to many. He believed life was what you make of it. Dad could meet people where they were at with love. Lyle was a mentor and father figure to nieces, nephews, and many young people in the community. Dad's relationship with God spoke volumes! He prayed often for his family and would talk about how blessed he was by the Lord.
Lyle met the love of his life in the Spring of 1981. Dad and Mom were married in December the 5th of that same year. Their home was blessed with four daughters fulfilling his dream of becoming a dad. They were looking forward to celebrating their 40th anniversary by taking the family on a trip to the Virgin Islands.

Dad's passion for custom cutting began with his dad in South Dakota. He later moved to Kansas starting his own business which he ran for 45 years. Lyle was an experienced businessman who owned multiple businesses, including Carquest, since 1983.
After retiring Dad found his passion in restoring antiques toys. His joy was watching children pick out a toy from his collection. Often donating to many causes. Dad's favorite saying was "At the end of the day, what can you live with?"

Those left behind is his wife Mona Rhodes, daughters: Autumn, Summer, Wendi, and Daisy; daughter-in-law, Lashay; granddaughters, Cheyenne, Nevada, Aspen, and Nadiya; grandsons, Isaiah, Jayden, Finn and Emery; brothers, Stuart Rhodes and wife Elaine and Paul Mark Rhodes and wife Glenda; and four sisters, Berdene Dirks and husband Dewayne, Phyllis Koehn and husband Lavern, Crystal Koehn, and Marilyn Fischer and husband Jim; and many special friends. He is proceeded in death by his daughter, April; his parents, Harold and Mable Rhodes; and mother-in-law, Alice Smith.

Funeral service will be held at First Christian Church in Dodge City on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Evans Cemetery southwest of Montezuma. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Montezuma on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the April Rhodes Memorial to help with needs in the local communities. in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.