Agnes Elizabeth Rinke

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A Mass of Christian burial for Agnes Elizabeth Rinke, 83, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. Burial will immediately follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. Agnes passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at her home.

Agnes was born on April 20, 1936 in Altus, Arkansas the daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Oeschle) Dahlem. She was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella and Eagles Auxiliary Post #309. She was also a school crossing guard for the City of Lawrence as well as an Avon Representative for many years.

She married Eugene “Gene” William Rinke on June 11, 1955 in Altus, Arkansas. He preceded his beloved wife in death on August 1, 1997.

Survivors include three daughters; Deborah “Debbie” (David) Evans, Jacqueline “Jackie” Rinke, Beverly “Bev” (Cash) Hyatt, all of Lawrence; a son, Kenneth (Marcia) Rinke of San Bernardino, CA; twelve grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two sisters; Cecilia Taylor of Ozark, AK and Elizabeth Kramer of Fort Smith, AK. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; son, Alan Rinke, daughter, Mary “Lisa” Rinke, great-grandson, Hunter Rinke, four brothers; Leo Dahlem, Herman Dahlem, Rupert Dahlem and Alfred “Al” Dahlem, two sisters; Mary Wilson and Imelda Holloway and a son-in-law, Merle Taylor (Jackie Rinke).

The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence with a Rosary starting at 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may also be made in her name to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or The American Heart Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

16 Condolences

  1. Kimberly Hatch on July 16, 2019 at 10:29 am

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.



  2. Susan DuBois on July 16, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Sending you all my love. See you Sunday.



  3. Mary Higgins on July 16, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Debbie, I am so sorry you lost your mom. I really enjoyed meeting her a few months ago. Such a sweet sole.



  4. Kim & Amber Dempsey on July 16, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss Amber and I are praying for you and your family many hugs and prayers



  5. Hillary and Carla on July 16, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    So sorry for your loss! She was the sweetest and most dedicated crossing guard. She would always wave and had a smile every morning. She will be greatly missed by many kiddos in the Kennedy school area.



  6. Rebecca (Becky Ledom) Allen on July 16, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    Dear Rinke Family,
    It is hard to believe another matriarch of a 1960’s/70’s St. John School family is gone. God bless all of you as you grieve the loss of your sweet mother. She was a friend to my mother and I appreciated her kind and gentle demeanor every time I was around her.



  7. Sue Davis McDaniel on July 17, 2019 at 7:37 am

    I am so very sorry to hear this. Your mom was a wonderful woman and a great friend and neighbor to our family for many years. Hugs and prayers to all of you…



  8. terri thornton on July 17, 2019 at 9:41 am

    Debbie, so sorry to hear about your mom. I always think of bingo when I think of your mom.



  9. Gloria Souza on July 17, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    My heart goes out to all of you. I know the sadness of losing a loved one. May the good lord comfort you all at this difficult time. May you sweet Mother Rest in Peace. Love, hugs and prayers for you all.



  10. Maria Pence Butler on July 17, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Dear Debbie and Jackie,
    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I had many conversations with her when we ran into one another at Dillon’s. You are in my thoughts.



  11. Teresa Cumpton on July 17, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    We met thru my grandparents long ago and friends transpired. Your mom was a beautiful and sweet lady. Always smiling. I’m sorry for your families loss. My heart goes out to you. I’m my thoughts and prayers always. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Hugs



  12. Bob Kramer on July 19, 2019 at 6:27 am

    So sorry for your loss
    Our prayers are with u
    We going to miss Aunt Agnus

    Bob and Jan



  13. Denise Barrett on July 19, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Aunt Aggie was the sweetest person, always a smile and a kind word. My sister and I always looked forward to seeing her every time we came to Kansas for a visit. She would go out of her way to make sure to see us and we loved her. We will miss her as we know everyone will. To our cousins we offer you our prayers and support during this time and wish we could be there. With much love, Denise



  14. Mary Foster on July 19, 2019 at 11:25 am

    Cecilia Taylor
    Will miss you i am so glad I got to spend some time with you recently. Blessings to all the family.



  15. SHERYL LAMB-VAN ERSTVELDE on July 19, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    Our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Aunt Aggie. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful soul. I wish we had been able to spend more time with her. Our love and prayers to all the cousins and family.
    Sheryl Lamb-VanErstvelde and Tim VanErstvelde, Melanie, Terry and Nick Lamb



  16. Lawrence Dialysis Staff on July 24, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Agnes was such a sweet lady with a heart warming smile. We enjoyed taking care of her. She will be missed !



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