Carole Sue (Koehn) Sanborn

carole sanborn

December 23, 1953 ~ August 1, 2022

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On August 1, 2022, Carole Sue (Koehn) Sanborn joined the Heavenly Angel Choir as the piano accompanist. She was born Dec. 23, 1953, at Dodge City, to Eddie and Gertrude Koehn. She grew up across the street from the school and graduated from Cimarron High School. On May 27, 2010, she married Rick Sanborn. They made their home on the farm in rural Derby, where she greatly enjoyed gardening, music, her two dogs Tina and Tommy, driving her Mustang, trips to Minnesota and bragging on her grandchildren. She worked for 25 years for the Barton County District Court, serving as Administrative Assistant to four Chief Judges. Carol is preceded in death by her dad, Eddie Koehn, and her first husband, Pat Hull. Surviving to honor her memory are husband, Rick Sanborn of Derby, mother, Gertrude Koehn of Wellington, two brothers, Bruce Koehn (Janet) of Downers Grove, IL, and Dale Koehn (Joyce) of Wellington, and her sister, Jolyn Hay (David) of Lenexa. She is also survived by her children,Jason Dunnan Hull, Pierce Hull (Brooke) all of Great Bend, and Cara Hull Beck (Tyler) of Salina. She also leaves behind 4 granddaughters and 6 grandsons. Family Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel in Wichita, with memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. MASKS REQUIRED PLEASE. Cremation was done according to Carole’s wishes. A private family interment will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers or a memorial, please donate generously to your favorite Animal Rescue Group.

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  1. We enjoyed girls’ night at my house weekly. We sat out in my “cave “, a sitting spot out back. We had snacks and did a different craft each week. She was a good friend!

  2. Remembering you and your son Jason. Jason, I am sorry for your loss. Remembering you fondly from fifth grade at Park Elementary School. Dolores Runquist Baker

  3. Carole was was always pleasant at family gatherings and always very kind to our father, Keith Sanborn, whom she preceded in death by just a day. I remember her love of animals and her special pride in her grandchildren whose pictures she always seemed to have with her.

  4. My heart goes out to Carole’s family and friends as you celebrate her beautiful life and spirit. She brought peace and joy to all. I am so grateful to have known Carole through Rick Sanborn and family. May peace be with you. Love always, Barbara Newsom


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