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Murlin Heffner Obituary
Graveside services for Murlin G. Heffner, 75, rural Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Worden Cemetery, with Pastor Bud Tuxhorn officiating. Mr. Heffner died Monday, Mar. 11, 2013, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
He was born Apr. 30, 1937, in rural Baldwin City, the son of Arlie A. and Laverna L. Price Heffner. He graduated from Overbrook High School. He was a painter for Kansas University Facilities & Operations, retiring in 1999 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Murlin married Neota 'Dutch' Kelch on Mar. 17, 1961, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Kellison and husband Brian, and Stephanie Rodman and husband Todd, all of Lawrence; a brother, Leonard Heffner and wife Roxy, Baldwin City; four grandchildren, Joshua Kellison, Kara Blackwell, and Emilie and Conray Rodman; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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for Murlin Heffner
Sharon/Sam Thurber (Warren)
March 17, 2013
Dutch and family. Was saddened to read of Murlin's passing when I checked the Lawrence paper today. Had been years since I seen you, but know I have happy memories.
Connie Thomas
March 16, 2013
Dutch,So sorry to hear about Merlin.You and girls are in our prayers.
March 15, 2013
Dutch-So sorry to hear about Murlin. Just have peace that he is in a better place having a great time catching all those fish.
Your are in my prayers.
Gwen Leonard
Betsy Scott
March 15, 2013
Dutch and girls - I was so sorry to hear of Merlin's passing. I have such great memories of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay Wittman`
March 14, 2013
Dutch so sorry to hear about Murlin. Kay Wittman
Gene and Shirley Trybom
March 14, 2013
Dutch we are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during your time of sorrow and always.
We will be back in Lawrence April 4th.
Love Gene and Shirley Trybom
Violet Gottstein
March 14, 2013
Dutch, so sorry for your loss but memories are what keeps you going. Will you contact me please [email protected]
Bob and Eddie Hoffman
March 13, 2013
So sorry for your loss. May God be with you all . Prayers from Bob and Eddie
March 13, 2013
Dutch, sorry to read in the Lawrence Journal World of Murlin's passing. Charlotte Murphy
I try to keep up to date with what is going on in Lawrence since I live in Mesa, AZ
Letha Jane (Heinen) Herschell
March 13, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I remember Murlin in grade school at Globe. We were neighbors near the farm, up the road. He was a wonderful person. He will be missed.
Darrel & Julie Spain
March 13, 2013
Sorry for your loss, we are out of town till the end of the month.
Pat Roberts
March 13, 2013
Dutch, Cheryl, Stephanie and Family:
Our Deepest Sympathy through these difficult times. Always remember the good times. Love and prayers Bill and Pat Roberts
Bernie West
March 13, 2013
Even though I never met Murlin, I'm sure he was a truly special guy to handle spirited Dutch and two fiesty daughters. Thinking of all of you at this time and extending my sympathy.
Denise Signorelli
March 13, 2013
Dutch, Cheryl and Stephanie, I am so sad to hear of Murlin's passing. The world has become a little dimished without his dedication to KU and his wild card playing. I wish you peace and hope you are comforted by knowing he has gone to a happy place where he can do all the things he loved! Miss you all, Denise Levin Signorelli
March 13, 2013
Dutch and family~I am so truely sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Alberta Cook and family
March 13, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the following days will be full of memories of your days with him.
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