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BORN
1932
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2024
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Gay Rofkahr Obituary
Visitation: Wed., Oct. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. Funeral: 10 a.m., Thurs., Oct. 31 at St. John's Catholic Church in Hanover.
Gay was born Nov. 14, 1932, in Lawrence to John and Hattie (Roper) Kennedy. In 1951, she graduated from Liberty Memorial High School and worked at the Lawrence Paper Company. She was a long-time member of Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her children, Diana Sedlacek, Vickie Hilpert, Doyle Gerard, Darrin Gerard, Steve Rofkahr and David Rofkahr, sister-in-law, Jackie Kennedy, Lawrence; 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren.
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Patty Wiggins
October 31, 2024
My condolences go out to all the family of Gay (I think I remember calling her Frieda?). I always loved to.hear her laugh! I remember her being strict but very loving to her children. She was a.great Lady. I know you all will !is her very much.
Tracy Diel
October 31, 2024
Dave,
Sorry for your loss.
Tracy Diel
Elaine Kennedy
October 30, 2024
Such a sweet lady!
Linda and Tex
October 30, 2024
Aunt Gay was one the most caring woman I knew. So sorry for your lost!
Sending Love and condolences to all the family!
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