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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: Thursday, July 16, 2026 2:00 pm

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.

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  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.

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  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,,,

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  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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  5. Rob & Erica Oglevie (daughter of Marcia Johnson Kelley, granddaughter of ML & Decla Kelley. We sure miss Carol’s smile! ❤️

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  6. Wow what a lady, spouse, and Mom, Lee will be missed by all. From our days together at Fort Leavenworth to Wichita. Pat and I fondly remember the Anniversary Party and Tiffany retirement ceremony. Our memories remain strong and cherished in our hearts. Farewell Lee, you are a special person, until we meet again, God bless you and your precious family.

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