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Kay lived in Reno County for the first half of her life. She married Bob Norquist in 1955. They had two sons- Bret and Bart. She was a teacher for over thirty years starting in Arlington, KS, before retiring from the Aurora Colorado District in 1998.
She is survived by: sons, Bret and wife Gay of Hayward, WI, and Bart of Plevna/Grand Junction; granddaughter, Kara Tonn; grandson, Ryan Norquist; grandchildren, Arianna Gonzales, Lakin Pruitt, Maverick and Noah Tonn all of Hutchinson.
Kay was preceded in death by: her parents; life partner, Gary Wafe; sisters, Janet Ritcha and Beth Boeka; and infant great-grandson, Cade Tonn.
Cremation has taken place. No service is planned.
Kay wished only to say you were all loved very much.
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