Renae Kay (Thome) Werner
March 20, 1962 ~ January 25, 2024
Renae Kay (Thome) Werner, 61, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at home. She was born March 20, 1962, in Wichita, KS.
Renae was united in marriage to Timothy John Werner on August 4, 1984. She is survived by husband, Tim; her daughters, Chelsey (Scott) Koehler, Cali (Joel) Lehman, Carol Werner and Josh Palacio; grandchildren, Layne and Everett Koehler; Mae, Cosette and Noelle Lehman; and Julian and Jameson Palacio; siblings, Richard (Gwen) and Randall Thome; along with many relatives, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Renae was a Registered Nurse and worked at Via Christi St. Francis in the orthopedic area as a staff nurse from 1986 through 1990. She also was at Riverside Hospital as a staff nurse in various units from 1990 through 1994; a Total Home Care RN/Case Manager from 1994 through 1995; a Christ Villa Nursing Center PRN staff nurse from 1995 through 1997; a Synergy Home Care patient care coordinator/team leader in 1997; then went to Via Christi Home Health as a RN/Case Manager from 1998 through 2000; finishing her career at American Family Insurance Company as Medical Services Specialist from 2000 through 2012, after which she retired to dedicate her time to her family, which meant everything to her.
Renae is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rene Jane (Gerber) Thome; brother, Scott Thome; father-in-law, Maurice “Moe” Werner; and others.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, Friday, February 2, 2024, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Wichita.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to: Christ the King Catholic Church, 4411 West Maple Street, Wichita, KS 67209. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
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The memories of my sweet cousin and friend Renae will live in my heart forever. She will be dearly missed by all those she touched. Love, hugs and prayers Tim, Chelsey, Cali and Carol.
Tammy and Doug Patterson
Renae was such a sweet & caring lady, nurse & coworker. I’m so happy Tim, that you & Renae came into our business so we were able to keep in touch & let me help you select paint colors. I always enjoyed seeing yours & her smiling faces walk in our door. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Please keep in touch.
Diana & Monte Thompson
Tim~
I will never forget my first day at American Family’s Legal Dept., as you and Renae came in to introduce yourselves to me. You both made me feel very welcome.
Tim and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Renae was a very kind, caring lady with a great sense of humor, and a great love for her family. I feel very blessed to have known her. My heart hurts for all of you. Sending thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort to you during this difficult time.
Tresa Tong
Oxford, Kansas
Dear Renae
One of these days something will happen and I’ll think, well, I need to call Renae and tell her. Then I’ll remember…
I can’t call you, I can only miss you.
But I know time will make it better.
Your admiring and loving brother, Rick
Dear Tim and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss!
I went all through grade school and high school with Renae, she was so kind, funny and witty.
Tim and I went to college together at SMPC, and I was so happy to find out that he was dating Renae and then married her. I can’t even begin to imagine your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Aldona “Flanigan” Carney
Tim, Jan and I were shocked to see the news of Renee’s passing. She was a high school classmate and friend of both of us and I was thrilled when the two of you became a couple! You and your family will be in our prayers!
Bart and Jan Hornung
Dear Tim & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Renae’s passing. You and your entire family will be in our prayers.
Val & Sheila Ruzick