Mary Louise Barnhart (Blechel)
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Mary Louise Barnhart (Blechel) 81, passed away on July 14 at home. Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Beth Blechel, who both passed away when Mary was very young. Her grandparents, P.W. and Elizabeth Jones raised her in Baldwin City, Kansas until 1960, when Mary married Vernon Keith Barnhart. They were married until 1998, when Vernon passed away.
Mary worked in a variety of industries, including working at Stokely Van Camp, supervising cook at the Douglas County Sheriff’s office, home daycare among others.
Mary is survived by her three children, Vernon Keith Jr. (Darla), Dewey West (Laurie), and Kathleen Robb (Ed). She also had many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will host a visitation at Warren-McElwain Mortuary on Saturday, August 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Mary will be inurned at Dean Cemetery in Appanoose, Kansas.
My deepest condolences to Keith and all the loved ones on the death of your mother. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort you in this difficult time.
I knew Mary and her family very closely. Worked with her and Keith. She baby sit my kids! We haven’t been in touch for a while! Our girls are good friends. I even worked with her sons! She will be greatly missed! Thoughts and love go to her family! We are so sorry! Delma Hepner
Keith, Kathy, and Wes so sorry about your moms passing. May she RIP Your old neighbor from powers street. teresa Hattabaugh Creek