Madge Arlene Compton

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Funeral service for Madge Arlene Compton, 92, Lawrence will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 at West Side Presbyterian in Lawrence. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. She passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence.
Madge was born November 9, 1924 in Linn County, KS the daughter of Adam R. and Viola J. (Johnson) Wait.
She was a clerk for KPL. Madge was a member of West Side Presbyterian Church and Martha Circle. She was a 20-year volunteer at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She married Robert O. Compton January 17, 1948 in Ottawa. He preceded her in death May 4, 1990.
Survivors include three sons, James A. Compton, Robert W. Compton and wife, Lenet, Larry N. Compton, brother, Lester Wait, sister, Dorothy Brown; sister-in-laws, Virginia Wait, Bernita Wait, Norma Galloway; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Wait and daughter, Julia Compton, and granddaughter Tia Compton.
Memorials may be made in her name to Visiting Nurses or West Side Presbyterian Church and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

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  1. Carol Oneslager on January 4, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    So sorry about the passing of Madge! My mom, Rose Holland, was a coworker of Madge’s and thought a lot of her! Now mom will be welcoming her to Heaven.



  2. Robert Silipigni on January 5, 2017 at 8:07 am

    To The Compton family, My thoughts are with you. I knew Madge as a kind and caring lady. Sincerely, Bob Silipigni



  3. Helen Pendleton on January 6, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    My deepest condolences to the Compton family. Her daughter Julia was a fellow 1967 Lawrence High School class, and sweet friend. May the Lord Jesus comfort all those who grieve in this difficult time.



  4. Leland McMechan on January 6, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Sorry for your loss Larry and family.



  5. Diana&Mike Leming on January 6, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss to all of the Compton family!



  6. Lynne Zollner on January 9, 2017 at 11:41 am

    I went to Madge’s memorial with sadness in my heart for my loss of a mentor who was instrumental in helping me find a place to call home when I was searching. When I walked out of the sanctuary door, a smile came to my heart and face as I realized that Madge changed my life forever and it will never be the same. I aspire to walk in her example of faith and love. May God be with you in this time of grief.



  7. Linda Klinker on January 9, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    I enjoyed my friendship with Madge very much! Sending hugs and love to her family. ??? So sorry I was unable to attend her funeral today.



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