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Margaret Wulfkuhle Obituary

Memorial Services for long-time Douglas County resident, Margaret Colman Wulfkuhle, 98, Lawrence will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012 at First Christian Church in Lawrence. Private inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Pastor David Rivers will be officiating. She died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at her home. Margaret was born on November 4, 1913 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Asa R. and Nellie (Everett) Colman. Margaret attended Kanwaka Grade School and Liberty Memorial High School and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1937 with Phi Beta Kappa honors and a B.A. in Sociology. She taught for eleven years in elementary schools and two years in Continuing Education at KU. She later worked in the Audio and Visual Department at the University of Kansas as an Audio/Visual Methods Supervisor. She was married to Ross E. Wulfkuhle on March 7, 1943 in Lawrence, KS. He preceded her in death November 19, 2009. Margaret was a member of the Kanwaka Literary Club, Betty Washington Chapter of the DAR, First Christian Church, Lecompton Historical Society, and KU Alumni Association. She was a 1927 charter member of the Kanwaka 4-H Club and served as an adult leader for many years. She was an active member of the Kanwaka FCE for 47 years and received the Heart of FCE Award in 2002, recognizing her outstanding service in every aspect of the organization. Ross and Margaret were unofficial good will ambassadors for their rural neighborhood, respected for their friendliness, generosity, and work ethic. They were particularly interested in family, local, and Kansas history. Margaret once wrote that she tried to make a difference in the community by caring for her neighbors and helping young people achieve their goals. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and husband, Guido Cecchini, Vero Beach, Florida, and Virginia Wulfkuhle, Topeka. The family will greet friends following the services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care or Kansas 4-H Foundation - Ralph Colman Achievement Award and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 26, 2012.

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Sharon Fowler

April 20, 2024

I miss you more and more everyday Margaret.It was my honor to care for you for so many years.You brought me into your family and your heart. I love and miss you and I will always cherish our memories.Love,Sharon Fowler

Sharon Fowler

April 20, 2023

I miss you so much Miss Margaret.I enjoyed every moment caring for you and will forever think of you with all my love.Sharon

Lorie Sawyer

May 2, 2012

Virginia and Linda ~
I have been thinking of you two and praying the Lord will carry you through this time. Margaret was a jewel! I so enjoyed caring for her and working with both of you!

Jeanne Bronoski

April 30, 2012

I will never forget the first time I met Margret. 40 years ago Margret and her mother appeared at my door to inform me that I had failed to vote.They were the first to welcome me to the country. Margret told me that women had an important role in how things are decided and if I needed a ride to the poles she would come by and get me. As the years roled on Margret and Ross became family friends. They welcomed the birth of our children and called every year to make sure the kids would stop by on Halloween. Even when our children were too old, Margret would call and tell them to drop by because she had goodies for them. When they went caroling, the first stop was to Margret and Ross. She always made visits to our Kanwaka 4-H club dinners and made our children feel special with their congratulations on their projects at the fair. Being from Chicago, our children didn't have much family here. Ross and Margret often filled the need. They will both be missed.We are so grateful they were in our lives and especially grateful that Margret stopped by to remind me to vote. Haven't missed an election in 40 years...She may have changed history.. Jeanne Bronoski

Gerda Harris

April 30, 2012

Dear Family, your mother was the Room Improvement Project leader for the 4-H club at Kanawaka when my children were in
4-H in the 70's. She was an inspiration to all that were fortunate enough to know her.

Nancy/Jeff Hambleton

April 30, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We met Margaret 6 years ago when we first moved in at a holiday get together at our new home. She was a such a delightful lady. We are sorry for your loss. From her neighbors on N. 1500 Road.

Judy Sweets

April 30, 2012

Virginia,
My thoughts are with you, your sister and extended family in your loss. It was a pleasure to know your Mom and she will be greatly missed by many.

April 29, 2012

Virginia, Michelle told me about your loss. I just want to express my sympathy and let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ruthy Sherrer

Debbie Fattaahi, Douglas County VNA

April 29, 2012

Dear Virginia, Linda, and family, What a blessing to have been able to spend precious time with all of you. Your mother was a very special person. We grieve with you and hope and pray for peace and love for you and your family.

Dorothy Martin

April 29, 2012

Linda and Virginia - It was good to visit with you about your Mother at our reunion. Sorry to learn of her passing so soon afterwards. She was a very special lady in the highest regards. She will be missed by so many. Our love and prayers go out to you and the family. Gerald and Dorothy Martin

Helen Pendleton Rumbaut

April 28, 2012

Virginia, I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you His peace through Christ Jesus.

Connie Morgan

April 26, 2012

Margaret will be missed by many. She made quite and impression on me thats for sure. Even tho I only worked for her for a short period of time, I loved her so much. Now she's with Ross...R.I.P. Margaret and we'll all be together one day....Connie Morgan

katie Beltran

April 26, 2012

we are so sorry for your loss. in this time of distress we can always lean on what the bible teaches. one thing being that one day we'll be able to see our loved ones who have passed away again. pray pray pray.

Sharon Fowler

April 26, 2012

Virginia and Linda,My heart goes out to you both.I was so blessed to be able to be one of Margarets caregivers and she will always be in my heart.

Bev Thrower

April 26, 2012

What a great lady she was! Our prayers are with her family. I don't often make it to Literary Club meetings, but I know they won't be the same without Margaret's dry wit and feisty spirit. Douglas County's loss is heaven's gain.

Melissa McCormick

April 26, 2012

I really enjoyed visiting with Margaret and all of your family at Dillons. I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Jesse DeGarmo

April 26, 2012

Virginia, Sorry to hear of your lose. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Freeman

April 26, 2012

My most sincere sympathy. Your mother was an inspiration to many. She will be missed by all who knew her.

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