Alice “Toni” Eleanor Achten
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Memorial services for Alice “Toni” Eleanor Achten, 85, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Granada Cemetery, Nemaha County, KS at a later date. Toni passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
She was born June 15, 1932 in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Charles E. and Eleanor J. (Luehrs) Marson.
She was a Switchboard Operator at the University of Kansas until she retired.
She was a member of the Church of Brethren.
She married Robert F. Achten May 8, 1954 in Kankakee, IL. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2006.
Survivors include her two daughters, Melanie Manry, Betsy (Jay) Paradies; son, Curtis (Christina) Achten; three grandchildren; Rachel (Bill) Byrn, Ben Manry, Christopher (Mariah) Paradies, three step grandchildren; Ryan (Lisa) Pesce, Michael Pesce, Sarah Pesce, two great grandchildren; Kaydee Byrn and Kendall Byrn, two step great grandchildren; Cali Byrn and Ryan Byrn. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Robert Marson and sister, Susan Washburn of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Lawrence Humane Society or Lawrence Salvation Army and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
I am so glad I got to know Toni, she was such a sweet, funny lady! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
It was an honor to care for your mother. She always brightened my day. My thoughts are with you.
What a blessing to have known Toni all these years. She was wise and spunky! I will definitely miss her.
What a joy to be able to celebrate holidays and other special occasions with Toni. We were truly blessed when our children married and we became a “family”. She always seemed to have a smile and great wit about her. She will be missed.
You guys! So sorry to hear about Toni! Whenever I think of her (and Robert), it makes me smile. All the shenanigans they went through with us during our younger days. They were always our biggest fans no matter what. They were “good stock” and Robert and Toni created a family of “good stock.” You should all be very proud of that and, in time, the smiles will return.
Thinking of you all, Bob, Monica, and Sophie
Mel, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Moms hold a special place in our hearts. Mine passed in February. The great memories will help make you smile when you think of her.
Toni was such a great person. Loved working with her as she was so fun and upbeat – and I always admired her strength and how she loved her family!
Your mother was such a fountain of strength. When hard decisions were needed she could guide through the turmoil and work to find peace.
When asked what she could do for me, I requested she send me a Christmas card and keep me posted of the good things that were happening for/to her. I believe she has done that every year since 1987.
She was truly a remarkable woman.
Toni was a wonderful person. It brings a smile to my face just to think of her. I worked with Toni at KU, and she always had a smile for everyone she met. I loved her positive attitude and her love for friends and family! She will be missed, but we’ve all been blessed for having known her.
Mel, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I am also sorry I was unable to attend the services. Please know you and your family are in my heart and prayers.