Edna Kathryn (LeManske) Starnes

Edna Kathryn (LeManske) Starnes, 86, passed away March 10, 2016 at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita, KS. Born in Kansas City, KS on February 24,1930 she was the daughter of True Jack & Hattie (Taylor) LeManske. Edna married Eugene (Gene) Starnes on February 18, 1952, in Kansas City. She was an Ellinwood resident since 1965 and a member of the Methodist faith. She loved to bake, play cards, drink coffee, and truly enjoyed her later years spent with good friends at Woodhaven Care Center. 

Survivors include sons, Gregory Starnes, Natoma and Kelly Starnes, Ellinwood; daughters, Kathy Cowley, Hays and Lori Kowalsky (Gregg), Ellinwood; sisters, Mary Heath and Anna Roth, Kansas City. Other survivors include 3 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gene, sisters, Juanita Hoffman and Trueene LeMansky; brothers, Wyatt LeManske and Truejack Jr. LeManske; and son in law, Terry Cowley.

Funeral service will be Tuesday March 15th 10:00 AM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with Pastor Mike Joiner officiating. Burial will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Visitation will be from 1-8 PM with family receiving friends from 6-8 on Monday March 14th at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Woodhaven Care Center in care of Minnis Chapel, 113 N. Main, Ellinwood, KS 67527.