Thelma Irene "Jo" Orton's Obituary
Thelma Irene “Jo” Orton, age 87, of Humboldt, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Chanute, KS. Thelma was born on September 22, 1928 in Mound City, KS the daughter of Russell and Beulah Rose (Bowman) Krull.
On November 9, 1947, Thelma married Dale A. Orton in Ft. Scott, KS. Dale preceded her in death.
Thelma was a homemaker who loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She especially enjoyed watching her grandkids play at their ballgames. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing cards, listening to music, and really enjoyed going to her school reunions. Thelma was very involved with the First Baptist Church in Humboldt, KS and was a member of the Virginia Circle group of American Baptist Women. She was a kind woman who never held any hate or a bad word for anyone.
Thelma is survived by:
Son:
Roger D. Orton of Humboldt, KS
Daughter:
Regina Prather of Chanute, KS
Brothers:
Howard Krull of Coon Rapids, MN
Larry Krull of Lawrence, KS
21 Grandchildren
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Beulah Krull; her husband, Dale; and a sister, Myrna Faulhaber.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Humboldt, KS. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the church immediately preceding the service. A meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. the day of the service at the church for members of the family. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blue Mound, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the First Baptist Church in Humboldt 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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