Isobel Atwood Falkenstien died on January 28, 2022. She was born on the family farm in Gardner, Kansas, on November 18, 1929, the daughter of Bert K. Atwood and Etha Lasley Atwood.

Isobel attended Gardner schools and The University of Kansas. She was a member of the P.E.O. sisterhood both in Topeka and Lawrence. She was a former member of the Junior League of Topeka and a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, where she later served on the House Corporation Board.

Survivors include a daughter, Jane Hart, Topeka, a son, Kurt Falkenstien (Paula Martin), Lawrence, two grandsons, Joseph Marshall Hart (Jessica Wilson) and Eric Hart (Amaris), Tucson, AZ, a granddaughter Kate Falkenstien, (Rich Boltizar), Boise, ID, and 6 great grandchildren, Ezra Hart, Nikki Jane Hart, Roxy Hart, Nevaeh Lara, Arianna Lara, Tucson, AZ, and Theo Charles Boltizar, Boise, ID, her sister-in-law, Sandra Simonett, Berkeley, CA, 2 nieces and nephew.

She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Max, her sister Jane Sawyer and her husband Gene Sawyer.

According to her wishes, no services will be held. Private burial services will be in Pioneer Cemetery at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to The Ballard Center or Warm Hearts and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2022.

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Jan Dicker

February 4, 2022

Janie & Kurt,
I was saddened to learn about your mother´s passing. Always kind hearted and thoughtful. I remember her call to my family to take cover immediately in your parent´s basement as the tornado struck Topeka in 1966.
Your parents cared deeply for their family and many friends. They will be remember and missed by all those who knew them.

charles kincaid

January 31, 2022

She was beautiful, tough and smart. she has been a role to me for fifty years. Heaven just got even better.

Royce and Jan Mitchell

January 30, 2022

We were so fortunate to become friends with Isobel and Max on our honeymoon in Hawaii (1977) . Already knew Max from banking. They were so kind and thoughtful. Our sympathy to your family and treasure the many great memories you share.

Dayna Lee

January 30, 2022

Jane (Janie) and Kurt- your Mom was a treasure. She was strong and lovely. She is going to be missed by so many. I know that she was missing Max. May they both rest in peace. Your friend, Dayna.

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