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Shirley Thimmesch Obituary

Thimmesch, Shirley J., 76, homemaker, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Dale (Pilcher) LaRue and husband, Frank Thimmesch. She is survived by sons, Robert (Meg) Thimmesch, Bill (Pam) Thimmesch, Tom (Susana) Thimmesch; daughters, Dianne (James) Lester, Lorette Walker; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Eilene Anderson, Cheryle Brown, Beverly Hildebrand. Rosary 8pm, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 and Funeral Mass 10am, Thursday, August 16, 2012, both at St. Anne Catholic Church. Memorials with Gerard House and St. Anne's. Condolences may be offered at www.devorssflanaganhunt.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2012.

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Ginger Lewis

August 24, 2012

THINKING of you Bill, Pam, Kolby & Keaton. LOVE, Ginger

Sandy Heiman

August 17, 2012

Bob, Bill Tom & Diane & family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Stan Shinliver

August 17, 2012

Tom, Bill, Bob, and Dianne,

I offer my sincerest condolences and your Mother was an amazing, wonderful, caring, and loving person....we spent alot of time together when we were younger at St. Anne's Church. It has been a while but I saw your Mother a couple of years ago at my Mom and Dad's 40th Anniversary party. She was always smiling and she was always cheerful and thoughtful to others...I will have your family in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead...Please know God is with you and will comfort you...

God Bless!

Marsha & Eric Bewersdorf

August 16, 2012

Such a tremendous loss; so sorry! We will be thinking of your family, and praying for strength. Meg, hang in there, I know you've got a lot going on at this time of year!

August 16, 2012

I offer my sincerest condolences and your Mother was an amazing, wonderful, caring, and loving person....

Stacy (Jacobs) Jones

August 16, 2012

To the Thimmesch Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your Mom goinf to the dances with Mom and Dad.

August 16, 2012

Bill
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
Our prayers are with you.

Eric & Sean Brehm, Pat & Ron Marten

Luss Thimmesch

August 16, 2012

16 August 2012
Dear Dianne,Bob,Tom,Bill
I have read of the sad news of your mother Shirley.
myheartfelt condolences

Renee (Hamilton) Adelhardt

August 15, 2012

Dear Bob, Bill, Tom, Diane and Loretta,
I will always remember the fun our families had growing up together. I am sure our mom's are continuing those glory days in heaven again. It is nice to know she is not suffering any longer, but she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rick Mawby

August 15, 2012

..To the family of Shirley. I am so sorry to hear of her passing today. I did her lawm mowing for a couple of springs & summers. She was so kind to me and she loved her dog so much. God has blessed her.

August 15, 2012

Tom and Susana,

Our condolences on the passing of your mother Tom. We are thinking of you and the family.

Chris, Kim, Milayna and Zoe Hollinger

Margie Prichard

August 15, 2012

I enjoyed our get togethers with Shirley. She loved to be around her family and especially her grandchildren. Condolences to the Thimmesch children.

Jana Davis (Kramer)

August 15, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She always was such a good friend to my family. You all are in my prayers.

Stanley Holder

August 14, 2012

Tom, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I always thought she was quite a character.

Diana Cooper

August 14, 2012

Dianne, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Losing a family member is tough. I love you and you are in my thoughts. Sincerely, Diana Cooper

Pat O'Connor

August 14, 2012

Dianne, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

betty gieseke

August 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing, we shared the same birthday and always had a good time joking that we were birthday buddies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your cousin, Betty Gieseke

Johnny Stroud

August 14, 2012

Sorry to hear of Shirleys passing. She was always like a mother to me. She will be missed.

Martha Newman

August 14, 2012

So sorry for your loss

Gwen Proffer

August 14, 2012

Sorry for ur loss. i will see u when u get home. love yall

Pam Johnson

August 14, 2012

Dianne, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm just a call away if you need anything.

Mark Barbeau

August 14, 2012

Sorry for your loss

August 14, 2012

Dianne, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Tim Wooding

August 14, 2012

Bob, Bill, Tom, Dianne & Lorette we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to all of you & your familys.
Sharon & Jim Mann

Lisa Maes

August 14, 2012

Bob sorry to hear of your loss. She must have been agood woman to have raised a good man like you.

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