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Alice Vess Obituary

Vess, Alice I., 85, retired instrument technician for Sigma-Tek went to be with her Heavenly Father Jan. 9, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband Frank Vess, grandson Bryan Shockley and granddaughter Linda Petersen. Her survivors are son Ricky (Robin) Vess of Fort Worth, TX; daughters Nancy (Eugene) Shockley of Wichita, Deanna (Michael) Petersen of Sedgwick, Bobbie (Jim) Wilson of Wichita, Vicki (Rik) Marshall of Texas; brother Russell (Jean) Watson of Texas; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. Family to receive friends Thursday 6 to 8 pm; funeral service 10 am Friday, at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials to New Hope Christian Church Food Pantry. 316-262-3425. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenmortuary-cemetery.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2012.

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Jan Wallace (Rotramel)

January 14, 2012

Sorry to hear about Alice's passing. Having known her at Edo-Aire, I remember her as being a lovely person. God bless and keep all of you in his prayers during this time of sorrow.

January 13, 2012

May God bless you all. It was a pleasure to know her and to see her love for her family in all that she said and did. :-).

Floyd Shockley

January 13, 2012

We were so sorry to hear about Alice..she was such a sweet lady.You are all in our thought's and prayer's.
Floyd & Lorie

Shelly Bates

January 12, 2012

Thoughts & prayers to you in your loss, may you all find comfort in your memories and things you hold dear to you.
Thinking of you, Whitney, Shelly & Matt Bates
Rose Hill, Ks.

Kathy & Randy Patry

January 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marcella Rodriguez

January 12, 2012

Bobbie & family, sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in this time of sorrow. Such a sweet lady, she will be greatly missed!

Peggy (Vess) Kahre

January 11, 2012

Alice was a wonderful, sweet lady. She was loved by everyone that knew her. May God comfort her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as other family members. We will miss her very much. Tim and Peggy (Vess) Kahre, Zachary and Jade Kahre, and Daniel, Hannah, and Kaiser Kahre - Miller, MO

Jessica Prilliman

January 11, 2012

Our love is with you at this difficult time! Thinking of you Wilson family! Love Jessica, Kyree and Jade Prilliman

January 11, 2012

Stephanie Knuth and family,
I'm so sorry your grandma passed. I'm praying for you all:)
Love,
Michelle Baker, Linwood Elementary

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