Nadene M. (Gorrell) Rheem
January 28, 1924 ~ August 1, 2010
Rheem, Nadene M. (Gorrell), 86, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Nadene was born in Woodbine, Iowa, on January 28, 1924. She passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010. Rosary will be Friday, August 6 at 7 p..m. followed by a Funeral Mass, Saturday, August 7 at 10 a.m., both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Nadene was preceded in death by parents, James and Julia Gorrell, and sister and brother-in-law, Garnet and Ken Williams. Survivors include husband, John W.; sons, John W. II “Jack”, Jim and Randy (Shawna) all of Wichita; daughters, Royalynn (John) Robertson, Maria (Michael) Marshall all of Wichita, and Julie (Phillip II) Forte of Flower Mound, TX; sister, Waunita (Forest) Johnson of Woodbine, IA; 14 grandchildren, Jamie, Amy, Joe, Tim, Kyle, Joel, Kristopher, John, Julia, Andrew, Kelcie, Carah, Phillip and Courtney. A memorial has been established with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 645 N. 119th W., Wichita, KS 67235. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 6, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
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Julie and Maria Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you mourn the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in your faith. With our deepest sympathy, Betty Hayes and Don Kerbs
Although I never knew Nadene personally, her daughter, Julie, is a very dear friend of mine. Last weekend, Julie shared some beautiful memories of her mother with me. One thing I remember that she told me was that her children & family always came first, no matter what. She said she was the strongest woman she knew. I can definately see these qualities in her daughter as I’m sure she instilled in the all of her children. ‘To an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.’ 1Peter 1:4
Dearest Mother: I told you many times privately what a wonderful caring mother and grandmother you were. You were my secret inspiration. You always told me that when things did not go the way we had hoped for…you would say, ‘That is Life and I should get up and keep on trying.’ It is amazing advice…Mother…..it applied when I was young and it applies even more in my life today to me and others. I promise you that I will get up and keep on trying until I get it right. You were the most humble, caring, forgiving person I have ever known in my Life. You were an amazing person. You wanted the best always for others first…you always stayed back in the shadows… and supported all of us! I am alot like you…I admit I am very stubborn at times just like you…and…you were real stubborn. I tribute any success I have had in my Life to that certain Grit and Determination you had and gave to me. Thankyou for sharing your Life with me and being my Mother. I will be talking to you daily to get your opinion and how you would do it. I will…. Love you forever. Your son, Jim.
Jim, please accept my sincerest condolences.
Julie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.