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Carol "Lee" Burgtorf

July 10, 2026

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Carol “Lee” Burgtorf, 81, died July 10, 2026.

Graveside will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Custer City, Oklahoma.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Etta Mae Caldwell.

She is survived by husband, Neal; children, Tiffany Burgtorf, Tonya Karm, Tamara (Robert) Stinson; brother, John Wesley (Janet) Caldwell, Jr.; grandchildren, Olivia (Scott) Albanese,  Alexandra (Nicholas) Schott, Heather Sharon, Myles (Makayla) Stinson, Conrad Stinson, Tristan Stinson; great-grandchildren, Maxwell Albanese, Meadow Albanese, Gabby Sharon, Kaylin Sharon, Ryker Stinson and Lillian Schott (due in December).

Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary, Wichita, Kansas.

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Graveside Service:

Mt. Hope Cemetery

Custer City, OK


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  1. Missing my birthday sister.
    To Lee’s daughters…Your mother is so caring, amazing, fun loving, and her incredible spirit will never be forgotten. She has 3 very special and amazing daughters that I know she is very proud of. My sincerest condolences.
    To Neal…I know how deeply you loved your wife and I am so sorry you are facing this loss. Your marriage was filled with genuine love and devotion. Those we love can never be more than a thought away. For as long as there is memory, Lee will live forever. My deepest sympathy.

  2. To my special cousin – Carol Lee. Growing up together with Sharon, Russ , Jon and Joe and your brother John was so special at Grandma and Grandpa Caldwell’s house. Rest in peace dear lady. Heaven will be a happier place with your smile and laughter. Love to you always.

  3. Tamara and all the family…So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We will have you all in our prayers.. Love Y’all,,,

  4. Neal, Tiffany, Tonya, and Tamara – my sincere sympathy to each of you. Lee was a delightful and beautiful.young lady. I was only around her during the early years of marriage to my cousin, Neal, and always enjoyed her personality. I know you will miss her very much.
    God bless you as you are comforted with precious memories.


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