In Memory Of
Iris Jean Koehlar
1932
2016
Iris Jean Koehlar
August 12, 1932 — November 21, 2016
Iris Jean Koehlar, 84, received her wings to heaven on Monday, November 21, 2016.
Iris was born on August 12, 1932, in Cedar Creek, AR, to Ernest and Lyda Hayes. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a beautiful, funny, intelligent, strong, and religious woman. Iris lived in Kansas for many years working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield while raising two children on her own. When Iris retired, she enjoyed traveling and visiting her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, Art Koehlar; two daughters, Linda Curtis and husband, Les, and Barbara Troupe and her husband, Ken; three grandsons, Joshua Curtis and his wife, Carissa, Blaine Curtis and his girlfriend, Dawn, and Nate Curtis and his wife, Jessica; three great-grandchildren, Arianna Curtis, Adeline Curtis, and Declan Curtis; brother, Jim Hayes; sister, Ernestine Combs and her husband, Norm; aunt, Dale Oliver of Fort Smith, AR; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a brother-in-law.
A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS.
A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604. Lunch will be provided for family and friends at the church from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow the service at West Lawn Memorial Gardens, 820 S.W. Auburn Road, Topeka, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Southern Baptist Church or Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Iris was born on August 12, 1932, in Cedar Creek, AR, to Ernest and Lyda Hayes. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a beautiful, funny, intelligent, strong, and religious woman. Iris lived in Kansas for many years working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield while raising two children on her own. When Iris retired, she enjoyed traveling and visiting her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, Art Koehlar; two daughters, Linda Curtis and husband, Les, and Barbara Troupe and her husband, Ken; three grandsons, Joshua Curtis and his wife, Carissa, Blaine Curtis and his girlfriend, Dawn, and Nate Curtis and his wife, Jessica; three great-grandchildren, Arianna Curtis, Adeline Curtis, and Declan Curtis; brother, Jim Hayes; sister, Ernestine Combs and her husband, Norm; aunt, Dale Oliver of Fort Smith, AR; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a brother-in-law.
A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS.
A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604. Lunch will be provided for family and friends at the church from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow the service at West Lawn Memorial Gardens, 820 S.W. Auburn Road, Topeka, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Southern Baptist Church or Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, November 25, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Reception
Saturday, November 26, 2016
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
First Southern Baptist Church
Service
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
First Southern Baptist Church
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