Lillian Rosetta Reep-Robarge's Obituary
Lillian Rosetta Reep-Robarge, age 97, of Chanute, KS went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 15, 2016 in Chanute. Lillian was born on October 30, 1918 in Galesburg, KS, the daughter of Carl and Anna (Converth) Hutchison.
Lillian graduated from Benedict High School and then received her Bachelor’s degree in Education. Lillian married Herbert Reep and he preceded her in death in 1986. On February 14, 2013, she married Frank Robarge in Miami, OK.
Lillian loved to dance and would go dancing in Altoona every Saturday night. She was a school teacher for one year before she decided to stay home and raise her children. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chanute.
Lillian is survived by:
Husband:
Frank Robarge
Son:
C.W. Reep and wife Lisa of Chanute
Daughter:
Melody Schmitt and husband John of Lenexa, KS
3 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Herbert; an infant sister, Adeline Hutchison; sister, Carlene George and a brother, G.R. Hutchison.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Countryside Funeral Home Johnson Chapel in Chanute. Graveside Service will be on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10:30 am at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. The family has requested memorials to Faith Bible Church in Chanute and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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