Bernice A. Born
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Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice Gehlen Born, 92, Eudora will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic
Cemetery. Bernice passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home.
She was born on December 9, 1930 in Colwich, KS, the daughter of Aloysius and Mary (Bayer) Gehlen.
She worked in the kitchen for 20 years for USD 491.
She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of St. Theresa’s Society for 60+
years.
She married Francis Eugene Born on August 10, 1948 in Colwich, Kansas.
He preceded her in death on May 10, 2010.
Survivors include two daughters, Rose Mary Lemmons and her husband, Michael of
Eudora; Joyce Lynn Vines of San Antonio, TX; three brothers, Al Gehlen, Jerome Gehlen, Clarence Gehlen,
all of Colwich, KS; one sister, Clara Hart, Colwich, KS, seven grandchildren,
Howard and Philip “PJ” Born, Robert Lemmons, Trisha Lane, Debra Snell, Douglas Vines
and Angela Ayers; 14 great-grandchildren, one step-great grandchild and two adopted
great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Francis Steven and Larry;
two brothers; four sisters; one grandchild; and one great grandchild.
A visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Friday prior to the
service at the church.
The family suggests memorials in Bernice’s name to Harvester’s of Kansas and may be sent in
care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Bernice was a very special person. She would do anything for anyone and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by so many. Sending prayers and love to all the family.
My grandmother was a very kind hearted loving person. I will never forget her smile or the sound of her laugh. I will cherish the 1,000″s of memories I have with her forever.
Rest in peace grandma.
Aunt Bernice touch a whole lot of hearts. You felt her love thru her smile. I am very thankful I share alot of great memories with her. Sending love to you all.
I was a friend of Mrs Born’s daughter Joyce. We went to Holy Family Catholic School together until my family moved to California in 1964. I got Married in 1970. I always remembered her as such a sweet lady. And every year at Christmas she sent my husband and I our first Christmas card. I’ll miss that connection with her. But I will always remember. Peace and love,Sue Capps