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Lois K. Leiker
1933 - 2010
Lois K. Leiker
1933 - 2010
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BORN
1933
DIED
2010
Lois Leiker Obituary
She was born Nov. 16, 1933, in McPherson County, Kan., to Alfred and Irene Degner.
Lois married Sigmund Leiker Jr., April 19, 1952, in Hays, Kan.
She was an accomplished musician, music teacher, and foster grandma at Nelson Elementary in Haysville. Lois was a member of the Altar Society, Sweet Adeline's, and Women's Aglow.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 42 years, Sigmund; two brothers, Dale and Dr. James "Bud" Degner; and triplet great-grandchildren.
Survivors include five children, Steve (Deborah) Leiker of Haysville, Michael R. (Tammie) Leiker of Rainier, Larry Leiker (Lisa Malcom) of Spring, Texas, Sheri (David) Leiker-O'Brien of Scaly Mountain, N.C., and Cynthia L. Combs (Joe Gazia) of Phoenix, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Jean (Leslie) Begulin of Topeka, Kan.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Peachtree Plaza Tower in Haysville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Peachtree Plaza Activity Fund, 141 Sarah Lane, Haysville, KS 67060.
Arrangements are by Smith Family Mortuaries, Haysville.
Please sign the guest books at www.tdn.com/obits and smithfamilymortuaries.com.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
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JC Parson
January 13, 2010
So sorry Steve. My mom is also named Lois, and I pray for you guys that God will help you thru this. JC
January 11, 2010
On behalf of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary we send our deepest sympathy on the loss of Lois, we were very blessed to have had her in our parish she was a great violinest,teacher and friend she will be missed.--Theresa Jones (Rainier, Oregon)
January 10, 2010
On behalf of the Wichita Chorus of Sweet Adelines, I send our loving thoughts, sympathy and prayers in the passing of Lois. Although it has been several years since she was a part of our chorus, many of us remember her and her contagious smile and love of singing.
Melodee Wright
Director
Rick Everett
January 10, 2010
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother.
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January 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Losing a mother is really hard to bear, may you find God's comfort in your time of sorrow.
---Sharon Riggs Funk
Mary Jean Lang
January 9, 2010
Steve, Mike, Larry, Sheri and Cindi, we want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your families on the passing of your Mother. We have such fond memories of your family while we were growing up in Haysville and all the fun times. Mary Jean Lang, Bruce, Bonnie, Barbie and Brent
Kim Hall
January 9, 2010
Granni Lois meant so much to all of us at Nelson, she will be missed tremendously. I loved her...she and I worked side by side. We taught school, summer school and enrichment classes together for many years and she was always willing to try anything. She was one in a million and I am lost without her. I know she is God's angel now...but I miss her...I am sorry...so sorry!
Doug & Jackie Jack
January 8, 2010
Steve I am sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you
Suzie Konkel Compton
January 7, 2010
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I have such fond memories of her. I remember all the fun times we had camping. She always made us feel like part of the family. She tried to teach me piano, and to this day, I still can't read a note. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie & Jon Erhart
January 7, 2010
To Aunt Lois' Family: Steve, Mike, Larry, Sheri & Cindi: So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We loved her very much. She will be missed. We know that she is in the best place of all, with God our heavenly Father. Love you all and you are in our prayers....
Lon Palmer
January 7, 2010
My condolences to the Leiker family. Lois was a very close friend of the Palmer family. She was a dear friend that helped my Dad out for so many years at High Plains Band Camp and I know the closeness she had with my sister Polly. Our family has many memories of Lois and share in your grief.
Lon Palmer (Hoisington, KS)
Scott Beguelin
January 7, 2010
To my Leiker cousins. I was so sorry to learn of your mothers passing. But so glad to know she is celebrating her new everlasting life with our savior. I will pray that God comforts you .
Scott Beguelin
Kevin Maechtlen
January 7, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss Steve. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Tresa Miller Noyes
January 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Leiker family. We share countless memories from our parent’s younger days and what fun they all had together. I myself have a lot of wonderful memories with the Leiker kids. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
January 7, 2010
I worked with Lois only one year, but we managed to keep in touch. I will always remember her as a warm, wonderful, dedicated person. My prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Tammy Crum Fleming
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