Mary R. (Wendell) Thimmesch

GARDEN PLAIN - Thimmesch, Mary R. (Wendell), 61, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012. Rosary, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 6; Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 7, both at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Garden Plain with Father Sam Pinkerton officiating. Mary was born February 23, 1951 in Beloit, Kansas, to her parents George and Pat Wendell. On November 20, 1971, she married Allen Thimmesch in Garden Plain. She was a very talented beautician for 43 years, but to her many clients she was much more. She was a dear friend who loved her ladies as much as they loved her. She enjoyed reading, cooking, crafts and helping others. Her carvings, painting and beading of gourds were works of art admired and cherished by many. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 40 years, Allen; son, Chad Thimmesch (Malinda) of Peck; parents, George and Pat Wendell of Garden Plain; sisters, Liz Sommerhauser (Gary), Jean Friess (Dave), Rosie Wendell, all of Wichita, Cathy Mathews (L.D.) of Wake Forest, NC, Teresa Hinkle (Reed) of Austin, TX; brothers, Dave Wendell (Diane) of Jerseyville, IL, Mike Wendell (Gina) of Blue Springs, MO, Tim Wendell (Claudia) of Wichita; 2 granddaughters, Grace and Jackie Schwemmer of Peck; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Priest Retirement Endowment Fund (PREF), 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.