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Kenneth Kibbee Obituary
Kenneth Charles Kibbee, 80, Lecompton, died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his home in Lecompton. He was born September 22, 1932 at Arapaho, CO, the son of Roy Charles and Musie Irene Christy Kibbee. Living in Lecompton many years, he was a 1951 graduate of Lecompton High School. He owned and operated an Automotive Service Garage in Lecompton and he and his son, Roger co-owned and operated K.C. Automotive Inc. in Lecompton and Burlingame. Mr. Kibbee worked for the K.P.& L./Westar Company, working as a Power Plant Operator at Tecumseh and then as a Dispatcher in Topeka. He retired in 1992 after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Lecompton United Methodist Church. He was married to Carol Lee Morris on June 28, 1952 at Lecompton, she survives at home. He is also survived by two sons, Roger (Dawn) Kibbee, Burlingame, Raymond (Sonya) Kibbee, Harveyville, four daughters, Cheryl (Rick) Mohler, Harveyville, Judy Kibbee, Lecompton, Brenda (Marty) Hastert, Lecompton, Jennifer (Bob) Folks, Lecompton, four sisters, Thelma Bellinger, Lawrence, Irene Dark, Lawrence, Frances Soetaert, Tonganoxie, Dorothy Jean Hetzel, LeRoy, 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin and a sister, Lois.
Memorial Services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday at the Lecompton United Methodist Church. Cremation is planned and Inurnment will be at a later date at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Lecompton. A Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Monday at the Lecompton United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Church in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS. 66066. Condolences to www.barnettfamilyfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Dennis and Donna Gowing
July 2, 2013
Carol and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.We wish to send our condolences.
Betty Mills
July 2, 2013
Many wonderful summer memories around Kenny and his family when growing up, which will always be cherished.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betty (Christman) Mills.
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July 2, 2013
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July 2, 2013
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Patty Quinlan
July 1, 2013
Nothing prepares you for the loss of your husband and father. I send you my love and prayers. I wish you the feelings of his presence when you most need him.
Sue Willoughby`
July 1, 2013
Jen,
We are thinking of all of you. Take care of one another.
Love,
Laura Willoughby and family
July 1, 2013
Jen,
Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Laura Willoughby and family
Mark and Lanette Hastert
July 1, 2013
Thinking of all of you at such a difficult time Mark and I send prayers to all of you.
Marla (Weeks) Bailey
July 1, 2013
My prayers are with your entire family. Kenny will be missed by many people.
Terry Brown
July 1, 2013
Carol, Sorry to hear of your loss, you will remains in my thoughts.
Dustin Foulk
July 1, 2013
My thoughts a prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Kayeloni Davidson
July 1, 2013
Roger and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My family and I will be sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way.
Brady & Trudy Anshutz
July 1, 2013
Can't think of Kenny without a smile coming to your face. A wonderful person, gone but never forgotten.
Tim Rush
July 1, 2013
My time spent with your family in Lecompton reminds me of some of my favorite memories. Always welcomed with open arms, warm meals, and once I was old enough even cold beer. Grandpa Kenny will never be forgotten. Love you all.
Gerry Tinsley
July 1, 2013
Carol and the Kibbee family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Kenny was a great friend and workmate. He will be missed by many. May God bless you all in your time of sorry.
Debbie and Gerry Tinsley.
Bill Culver and Jean Shilling
July 1, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy!
June 30, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. It is my hope that you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to cope.
Donna (Swafford) Carroll
June 30, 2013
To the family, Kenneth was a very kind and caring man,he will be missed, but I know he is with my Dad in heaven. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Donna (Swafford) Carroll
June 30, 2013
To the family Kenneth will be deeply missed, he was such a kind and loving man. I know he is in heaven with our, Dad. My prayers are with you.
June 30, 2013
Carol and Family, The Nelson family have you in our thoughts and prayers. Lean on Christ. Dennis R. Nelson
Vi Gottstein
June 30, 2013
Carol and families, I am so sorry about Kenny's death. He was always so friendly and had a smile for everyone. Our family always thought so much of him. I will miss the funeral as I have a Dr. Appt. but you will all be in my thoughts.
June 30, 2013
Prayers from the Faye Miller family
June 30, 2013
Our prayers are with you Carol and your family.
Faye and Wanda Miller
David and Sara Hathaway
June 30, 2013
Love and prayers for our Kansas family. We will always remember him smiling.
David howard
June 30, 2013
I would like to thank Carol and Kenny for all the great memories of camping at the lake, Kenny will be missed dearly, rest in peace Uncle Kenny.
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