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Mary Robb Obituary

Mary Rose Robb

Mary Rose Robb, 93, Tonganoxie, KS, died Friday August 10, 2012 at the Tonganoxie Nursing Center.

Private inurnment will be in Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie, KS.

Mary was born August 4, 1919 in Tonganoxie, KS, the daughter of Clyde and Roselie Hollingsworth Davidson. She was united in marriage to Thomas J. Robb on June 8, 1947 in Eudora, KS. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2005. She worked as a telephone operator. Mary was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Plymouth Guild and the Tonganoxie Garden Club, all of Tonganoxie.

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Wang and husband, Alan, Tonganoxie; two granddaughters, Dena Sampel, Riverside, CA and Susie Metze, Overland Park; and one great grandson.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.quisenberryfh.com .

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Aug. 12 to Aug. 15, 2012.

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August 13, 2012

We will miss Aunt Mary. Our son & daughter in law, Andrew & Jennifer, said they will keep their memories of good visits with Uncle Tom & Aunt Mary. Our family is holding Alan & Sharon's families and the Robb families in our prayers. Elizabeth & Nick Woods

Debby Kay Altman

August 12, 2012

Mary Rose and Tom were our neighbors. We had just moved to town. The moving van had not arrived yet so I had no pots or pans. It was our sons first birthday. Mary Rose baked our boy his First Birthday Cake! Angel Food! Wonderful memories of two very special people. Our prayers to the family.
Debby Kay and Bill Altman

Whitney Altman-Marcellino

August 12, 2012

Mary Rose was my neighbor as a child. Growing up next to Tom and Mary Rose is such a wonderful memory. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Oleson

August 12, 2012

So sorry to hear about Aunt Mary. She was alwasy special to me.She will be missed. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Oleson

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