Mildred M. Kelly Trefz
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Mildred Morine Kelly Trefz died peacefully Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Morningstar Care Homes in Baldwin City, KS.
She was born February 18, 1926, in Sarcoxie, Missouri the daughter of William James., Sr. and Una Mae (Reeves) Kelly; she was the fifth of eight children. She was a graduate of Diamond High School, Diamond, Missouri and a 1940’s Business College graduate.
Mildred became a resident of Eudora in 1943. She was a federal employee for many years, and a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Her final position was with the U.S. Geological Survey in Lawrence, Kansas. She also owned and operated the Dari Treat drive-in at Eudora in the early 1960s. She was a homemaker, devoted sister, wife, mother and mother-in-law, grandmother and aunt. She loved her Eudora Community and the Sarcoxie Prairie and was an official member of the Daniel O’Donnel Fan Club.
She married Fred (Freddie) Trefz on July 3, 1958, in Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2000.
Survivors include her daughters, Pamela Staab and Judith Trefz and son, Fred (Tammie) Trefz, Jr. all of Eudora, KS; daughter, Patricia (Dan) Sherman of Sandpoint, Idaho; two grandsons, Hunter Trefz of Brunswick, Georgia and Weston Trefz of Eudora; and step-grandchildren, Amberle Sherman of Pennsylvania, PA, Elena Sherman of Kansas City, MO, Patrick (Vanessa) Sherman of Oakland, CA and Terence Sherman of Kirkland, WA; two sisters, Frances Olmstead of San Antonio, Texas, and Agnes (Jack) Borland of Farmerville, Louisiana; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Michael Keevan Kelly, Helen (Kelly Reid) Sommer, William Kelly, Jr., Joseph J. Kelly, and Mary Margaret (Kelly) Katzfey; and by granddaughter, Zoe Elaine Trefz.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary -Eudora Chapel. Burial will follow in Eudora Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary- Eudora Chapel, 1003 John L. Williams Dr. Eudora.
The family would like to give many thanks to caregivers at Morningstar Care Home, Midwest Hospice, Faith Hospice, Personal Home Care by Lori Smith and to the many family and friends for their support and loving care in the last months of Mildred’s life.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mildred’s name to NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) or to the Charity of Donor’s Choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain, 120 W. 13th street, Lawrence, KS 66044
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Debbie i am soooo sorry for your loss may god be with you and your family during this hard time love you if u need a shoulder i am here
Alice was a beautiful person who had an amazing smile and a very warm and giving heart. She will definitely be missed by everyone. Prayers for the family.
My heart goes out to you and your family Audrey. So very sorry. May your Mother rest in Heavenly Peace.
Love you Aunt Alice. Your laugh and smile will be missed tremendously!. Godspeed, you are now in Heaven with the other half of your family.
Peace my sweet sister-in-law, I will remember the good times, tell Philip I love him still and forever and his children are my life, ????????✝️.
Oh Sweet Alice you will be greatly missed. Thank you for including me as I was growing up. I will forever cherish the memories made at your home with Jessica, Wendel and you. You taught me a lot those summers I would come to visit. My you rest in peace ♥️
Mom , as your favorite song says! Your are my Angel baby! Mom you told me at the hospital you love my hair. Well we love you! Love Casey, Audrey and family
Alice worked as a lunch lady at Hillcrest School for several years. Unlike some stories people hear about lunch ladies, Alice was never grumpy or terse. She had a kind word for everyone and a gentle disposition. Always patient, she made lunchtime a pleasure for many staff and students alike. I’m so sorry for your loss.
A tender and humble heart… I’m so glad we had the pleasure of visiting her so recently. She was grandma away from grandma to me. For her place in my life, I will always be grateful. Rest her soul.
Wendall,so sorry yo see the loss of Alice,lovely lady. Your n our thoughts and prayers!
My dear sister Alice how much I will miss you, but you are with our Heavenly Father. What a blessing you were to us all. I will miss our talks and you trying to diagnose my health issues love you for that.. We often talked about growing up, And Our trips with our parents. what great memories we shared together.. I will look forward to seeing you , And we can tour Heaven together .. Miss you always Ginny Ann ????????????????????
I just saw that we have lost a beautiful friend. We worked with her at Hercules in DeSoto Ks. What a beautiful sweet person. I am just broken hearted. God Bless Wendel and families. Annie and Terry Dunavin.
Working with Alice at Hillcrest was such a great experience. She was a friendly, kind colleague to adults and kids alike. It takes a special person to make everyone feel special during their school day and she was a master at it. Sending love and comfort to your family.
So sorry for your loss. Alice.
Was a good friend and classmate in school when her dad was pastor here in Westmoreland,ks. We had some fun times. Kay tanner
smith:
Fred, Tammie and all of the Trefz family — Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your mother. We are sorry for your loss.
To Mildred’s Family –
My sincere condolences. Mildred was my boss at the Eudora Dari Treat. She was such a fair and kind boss and it was a joy to work with her and for her. Mildred was a lovely person. I am sad to hear of her passing.
Rozann Nusbaum Wadleigh
Pam, Judy, Patty and Fred,
I will always remember when your Mom took me to Dallas in the 50’s to visit Aunt Agnes and Uncle Jack; our outing to see Elvis movies, and a starlight trip to see Liberace and George. Good Memories.
Freddie, and Patty, was sad to read about your mom. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Pam, Judy, Patty and Fred!
My thoughts and prayers are with you! I thought the world of your Mom!
Much Love, Lynn