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Terry A. Kriebel Goodnight

Terry A. Kriebel Goodnight died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., after suffering a fall. She was 48.

She was born Oct. 22, 1963, in Lafayette to Robert and Nancy Kriebel.

She graduated with honors from Jefferson High School in 1981. She received degrees from Purdue University and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

She married Alan Goodnight on April 28, 2001. He survives.

She was a former human resources executive for Cessna Aircraft and Raytheon, both in Wichita. Prior to that, she worked in human resources for General Motors in Muncie, Fort Wayne, Janesville, Wis., Detroit, New York and Fort Worth.

She was active in the Sedgwick County Master Gardeners. She was a long-time deacon and volunteer at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita and a volunteer at Andover Cottonwood Elementary School, where her children attend. She most enjoyed spending time with her children and her family.

Surviving with her parents, of Lafayette, are a daughter, Cara, 9, and a son, Chandler, 8, both of Wichita; siblings Sig Kriebel (wife: Mary), Carol Bangert (husband: Dave), Laura Fuller (husband: Mark) and Tom Kriebel (wife: Ann); and 10 nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 20, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1526 S. 18th St., Lafayette. Please dress casually.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal & Courier on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Shirley Roberts

October 17, 2012

Bob, I happened upon this notice as I searched for something entirely different on the J&C website. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for your family.

Suzanne Topping (Bob)

October 17, 2012

I was so sorry to read about your loss. I can not imagine how
devastating it is to lose of child. God bless you as you find your way through this terrible time. You are in my prayers.

Allison Summers-Drader

October 16, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was a wonderful person. May God comfort all of you through this time of sorrow

Mike Montgomery

October 16, 2012

Praying for the entire Kriebel & Goodnight Family. May you find comfort in God's arms, your family and friends.

Kim Hawley

October 15, 2012

I was sorry to hear about Terry. Sending my prayers to the family and her children.

Tim Roberts

October 15, 2012

To the Kriebel family,
I am so sorry to read of this loss to you all. My God Bless Terry and your family.

Tim Roberts (Ronnie Roberts' son)

October 15, 2012

May the God of all comfort carry you through this difficult time and may tender memories comfort in the days to come.

October 14, 2012

Carol:
I am sorry to read of the loss in the family. Take Care. God Bless.
Deb Dimmitt

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