Illene Hess Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Illene Hess of Courtland, Kansas, who passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Illene Hess to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Glen Townsdin (Marguerite Townsdin) and Maxine Reed (Bus Reed); her husband Stan Hess of Courtland, Kansas.; her sons, Ted Lavoie and Billy Urich; and her siblings, Carol Bisnette, Jeanette Townsdin, Sandra "Sandy" Miller, Nancy Keating and James Townsdin.
She is survived by: her children, James "Jim" Dooley (Lorna) of Concordia, KS, Frank Horning of Mulberry, KS and Janet Huhs of Topeka, KS; and her siblings, Robert Reed (Juanice) of Chandler, OK, Shirley Riek of Clay Center, KS and Patsy Jackson of Blue Rapids, KS. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials to American Legion Post # 76 Concordia, Kansas in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.
