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Lila Sue Van Valkenburgh McAllister

October 14, 2025

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Lila Sue (Tweedy) Van Valkenburgh McAllister, 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and retired Registered Nurse, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Calvary United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Fredrick Joseph Van Valkenburgh; parents, Ora and Estella Tweedy; brothers, William and Eugene Tweedy.

Survived by her husband, Robert McAllister; sons, William “Bill” (Julie) Szolek-Van Valkenburgh, Mark Van Valkenburgh; daughters, Lisa (David) Rose, Susan Singh; step-sons, Steve (Rhonda) McAllister, Mike McAllister; 9 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: GraceMed, 1150 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.

Services

Visitation: Thursday, October 23, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Calvary United Methodist Church
2525 N. Rock Rd.
Wichita, KS 67226

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Funeral Service: Thursday, October 23, 2025 10:00 am

Calvary United Methodist Church
2525 N. Rock Rd.
Wichita, KS 67226

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Lila Sue Van Valkenburgh McAllister 's name.

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  1. Hello Family and Friends – We are celebrating mom’s life. She hurt her better leg about 6 weeks ago, and we were hoping for her to get better. Home PT & Nursing, & her personal doctor were a blessing but other health care was frustrating. My triplet Brother, Mark and her husband Bob were her when she passed, but could do nothing – she was gone. Your prayers and memories will be a comfort and blessing. Please share your favorite memories and moments with Mom, Fred and Bob. Love you all! Susie
    PS – I retired from Teaching 28 yrs SPED in LAUSD last Summer and Moved here with Mom & Bob, and was blessed to be able to help them – they are both 90.

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    • Dear Susie, Bob and family, I am sending love and prayers for comfort to all of you. Sue was a beautiful lady and she and my mom, Rhoda, were very close when they lived in Salina. They had fun together.and I loved seeing them laughing. Such beautiful ladies full of love for their families. We always got a Christmas card from Sue and Bob with a special note. Sue was blessed to find an amazing guy after Fred’s passing. I am so sorry I won’t be able to be with you at the Celebration of Life. My husband had surgery and has a follow up appointment on Thursday. He isn’t able to drive yet so I need to take him. All of you will be in my prayers. ❤️ My granddaughter works in Wichita and maybe I will be able to see you at Bob’s sometime soon. We will be sending a memorial in Sue’s honor. Take care of each other. With love and blessings. Leslie

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      • Thanks so much & hope your husband recovers well. If your daughter can join us, that would be a blessing. Us Triplets might be up in Salina the following week, and we will keep in touch. God Bless! Susie

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  2. To Aunt Sue’s family

    Saddened to hear your loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
    All are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Our deepest sympathies
    Love, Ken and Sue Reilly

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    • Thanks Cousins! Mom was such a dynamic Woman & it is hard loosing her so fast, but we are consoled that she is no longer in pain. Thanks for your prayers!
      We really were happy Aunt Agnes had a great bday, but sad that your dynamic family lost her. I was still teaching at the time, but you all were in our prayers.

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