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Ella Zehr Obituary

DERBY - Zehr, Ella Maxine, 86, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. Ella was retired from Dillard's and she did volunteer work at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born May 2, 1928, in Oxford, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Zehr. Survivors include two sons, David Zehr and wife, Diana and Roger Zehr; two daughters, Beth Downey and Cheryl Barkley and husband, Ken; nine grandchildren, Mike Zehr, Nick Zehr, Gabe Warrender, Rory Warrender, Jenny Collier, Kelsi Downey, Carly Kennedy, Abby Kennedy, and Jesse Watson; 5 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com for Ella's family. Smith Mortuary, Derby in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2015.

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Its been the longest 6 years without Grandma Max, we all miss her.

Carly Kennedy

February 17, 2019

My Grandmother and Momma

Carly Kennedy

February 17, 2019

Miss you Grandma

Judy Streeter

March 31, 2015

David, Beth, Roger, and Cheryl and your
families, I want to send my condolences on the loss of your mom, and my Aunt Maxine. She was such a sweet person and I feel blessed to have known her. May God bless your big family in a special way during the weeks and years to come. Love, Judy Streeter

February 28, 2015

Cheryl, Beth, David and Roger. I am very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your Mother. She was always so nice to all of us "Margaret Mary" girls growing up in South Wichita. My Mom sends her condolences as well. Both of them were always into "fashion" and your Mom was such a pretty women (inside and out). My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Missy Weathersby Hampel

Carla and Chuck Lee

February 26, 2015

We know Aunt Max, Mom, Aunt Helen, Uncle Robert, Grandma and Grandpa are having a wonderful time in Heaven. She was a very special aunt to Chuck and me and I felt fortunate to have been given my middle name after her.

Mike & Cindy Duckett

February 25, 2015

Cheryl, we are so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is SO difficult. May you find peace in happy memories.

fred smith

February 25, 2015

We were saddened to see the obit for Maxine in the paper today. We had the privilege of spending some time with her at the White family reunion a few years ago in Moundridge and enjoyed that time with her. Our families were not only related but very close from the early part of the 1900th century on, including many years in and around Burrton, KS. My mother, Mildred Verlon White Smith, was named after Maxine's mother Verlon Foley and Maxine's half sister Mildred Verlon Kelly was named after my mother. It is our prayer that the good Lord will comfort you and that the many wonderful memories of Maxine will bring smiles to each of you as time passes. The children of Calvin and Mildred Smith

Carly Jo Kennedy

February 25, 2015

I will forever carry her love, wisdom, strength and our memories. I will miss my Grandma, but I'm so happy that she is no longer suffering. Rest in peace Grandmother.

Abby Kennedy

February 25, 2015

Grandma is up there walking laps, I just know it. Rest easy,I'll be seeing you. Love always.

Larry & Sylvia Martinez

February 25, 2015

To Beth, Cheryl and your whole family, we are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers for the Lord to bring you peace and comfort at this trying time. Our heartfelt condolences to you and yours.
Don't know if you remember us, but we lived up the street when you lived on South Ida street. God bless you all.

Nancy Young, President

February 25, 2015

We send our deepest condolences. We are so grateful for her unselfish service.
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kk

February 24, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6

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