Keri Jo Sperling

Keri Jo Sperling

Keri Sperling Obituary

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Keri Jo Sperling, age 38, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away December 14, 2006, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, at Olathe Bible Church, 13700 W. 151st Street, Olathe Kansas. Friends may meet with the family from 10 till 11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation. Keri was born June 11, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas. She was married to Grant Sperling on August 31, 1991 and was the proud mother of Nick, Marisa, and Philip. She was actively involved in the Olathe Bible Church Women's Ministries and her childrens' school, as well as being a mentor to others with epilepsy. She is survived by her husband, Grant; her children, Nick, Marisa, and Philip; her father, Wesley Knight, and mother, Dixie Collins; step-father, Michael Collins, and step-mother, Ellen Knight; sister, Jeri Ponce de Leon and husband Daniel; step-brother Erik Stewart and wife Heather; step-brother Aaron Stewart, and six nieces and nephews. Keri will be missed for her loving heart and her compassionate and generous spirit. Her proudest achievement can be seen in the faces of her beautiful children.

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