Evelyn Schmidtberger

The Mass of the Christian Burial for Evelyn D. Schmidtberger, 59, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lawrence.  She died on Monday, January 10, 2011 at her home.

She was born on June 1, 1951 in Denver, Colorado the daughter of Joseph and Leona  Larvie Velasquez.

Mrs. Schmidtberger was employed as a senior administrative associate at the School of Business at the University of Kansas.

She was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Alvamar Women’s Golf Association and the Empty Nester Group at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.

She married Gary Schmidtberger in Denver, Colorado.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include; two daughters, Kristine Vogt, and husband, Mark, Lenexa, KS, and Karen Ingersoll, and husband, Jason, Lawrence, KS; four grandchildren, Aaron, Luke, and Ryan Vogt, and Makayla Ingersoll.

The Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.  The family will greet friends until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to the University of Kansas School of Business, Financial Unit and the Empty Nesters Group at the church..

 

14 Condolences

  1. Karla Williams on January 10, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Gary,

    You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Evelyn was a very important person in our lives at the School of Business and we miss her immensely.



  2. Gary Tollefson on January 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Gary and family, Brenda and I just read about the passing of Evelyn. What a tradgedy. We are so sorry to hear of this news. Today I lift up your family and ask that the Lord Jesus Christ will bring comfort to you and strength. May His Holy Spririt,provide the necessary direction and comfort in this time of need,and may you find the peace that passes all understanding, found only in Him. In His Name forever. Amen
    Old Friends. Gary & Brenda Tollefson, of the old Kingston neighborhood.



  3. Sally Hayden on January 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Evelyn was a dear person and a bright spot on the KU campus.



  4. Jenny (Frost) Leming on January 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I am so sorry to hear about Evelyn. I was shocked when I read it in the paper. I have wonderful memories of grade school and spending lots of time with all of you. Please know that my families thoughts and prayers are with you guys.



  5. Lon & Maureen on January 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    You have been in our thoughts and prayers. So glad you were able to all be together with Evelyn over the weekend. Evelyn was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Though she was strong, it’s good to know her pain is gone. Our deepest sympathy to you all.



  6. Rod & Marsha Jenkins on January 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Gary,Kristi,and Karen,
    We are so sorry for your loss of such a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



  7. Laura Fix on January 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear Gary, Kristen and Karen,

    I always loved working with Evelyn on St John School things. She was so proud of all of you. She was so much fun, had a great laugh and smile.
    Please know you are in my prayers.

    Sincerely,
    Laura & Joe Fix



  8. Ashley and Kyle Vogt on January 12, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Gary, Kristi and Karen,
    My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
    Kyle, Ashley and Ava Vogt



  9. Dennis and Diana Habig on January 12, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear Gary, Kristen, Karen and family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. You are such a wonderful family, and Evelyn’s guiding hand in that will continue with your memories throughout your lives. God Bless, Dennis and Diana



  10. Dennis and Diana Habig on January 12, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear Gary, Kristen, Karen and family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. You are such a wonderful family, and Evelyn’s guiding hand in that will continue with your memories throughout your lives. God Bless, Dennis and Diana



  11. Janice and Bill Elliott on January 12, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Evelyn, my niece-in-law, was a beautiful example of a loving wife and mother and a devoted grandmother. As grandparents ourselves, my husband and I are so sorry that her opportunity to love her grandchildren was cut short. Our hearts go out to the family.



  12. Jay & Ann Lindquist on January 13, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear Gary,Karen,Kristen…we are very sorry about your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Ev was such a great person, always smiling and so kind. We had some great golf games. Sincerely, Jay and Ann Lindquist



  13. John J. and Janine Monaghan, Jr. on January 18, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Gary,

    Sean and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am glad I got to visit with Evelyn and you after Mass in November.

    Janine Monaghan



  14. Marla Steinbeck on January 19, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Gary, Kristen and Karen. My thoughts are with you. May the lasting memories of the love that you shared bring comfort and peace to all of you.



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