Gaylene "Gay" Evelyn Rofkahr's obituary , Passed away on October 25, 2024 in Hanover, Kansas

Gaylene "Gay" Evelyn Rofkahr

November 14, 1932 - October 25, 2024 (91 years old)

Hanover, Kansas

Gaylene "Gay" Evelyn Rofkahr's obituary , Passed away on October 25, 2024 in Hanover, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Padden Funeral Chapel

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Gaylene "Gay" Evelyn Rofkahr

November 14, 1932 - October 25, 2024 (91 years old)

Hanover, Kansas

Gaylene Evelyn Rofkahr Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gaylene Evelyn Rofkahr of Hanover, Kansas, born in Lawrence, Kansas, departing on October 25, 2024 at the age of 91. Gaylene leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Kennedy and Hattie Kennedy (Roper); her husbands, Robert "Bob" Gerard and Jerome Rofkahr; and her siblings, Betty Ann Sparks (Leon), Richard Kennedy (Bev), Bernard Kennedy, Sr. (Bernice), Max Kennedy and Joe Kennedy (Betty).

She is survived by: her children, Diana Sedlacek (Rick), Vickie Hilpert (Layne) of Madison, AL, Doyle Gerard (Teresa) of Venice, FL, Darrin Gerard (Karine) of Blue Springs, MO, Steve Rofkahr of Spring Hill, KS and David Rofkahr (Michelle) of Springdale, AR; her sister-in-law Jackie Kennedy (Lawrence); her grandchildren, Heather Stallbaumer (Mark), Kami Cohorst, Coby Sedlacek (Krista), Kelly Schlapkohl (Thomas), Kristy Diederich (Caleb), Nicole Calkins (Scott), Jessica White (Bill), Derrick Gerard, Katie, Ryan Rofkahr, Nathan Rofkahr (Jenny), Joel Rofkahr (Britni), Rachel Torrentez (Javier), Thomas Hilpert (Kendall) and Sarah Hilpert; her great grandchildren, Daiken, Cadlee, Taeben, Braelen, Reiken, Lanxden, Einslee, Zaeylee, Qeasten and Ayklee Stallbaumer; her grandchildren, Kadrick, Madden Cohorst, Brody, Ryder, Paxton, Yates, Jagger, Monroe Sedlacek, Owen, Robert Schlapkohl, Mason, Avery Diederich, Cooper, Eli, Adelyn White, Delainy, Finnley, Quinn Calkins, Haven Rofkahr, Redmond Hilpert, Micah, Hudson, Hannah Rofkahr, Remi, Chloe Rofkahr and Judah Torrentez; and also Richard Coleman.

A memorial fund has been established to St. John's Catholic School.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Padden Funeral Chapel



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Oct 30

Visitation

Hanover Mortuary
110 S Hollenberg St, Hanover, KS 66945

Thu

Oct 31

Funeral service

St. John's Catholic Church
100 Church St, Hanover, KS 66945

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