Rita D. (Kraus) Leftwich
Leftwich, Rita D. (Kraus), 83, loving wife and mother, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Rosary is 7:00 pm, Friday, February 12 and funeral mass is 9:00 am, Saturday, February 13, both at Church of the Magdalen. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conway Springs, KS. Survivors include children, Bob (Mary Jayne) of Wellington, KS, Susan (Jerry) Bolton of Black Hawk, SD, Ted (Amy) of Houston, TX, Karen (Cliff) Nielsen of Wichita, Gayle (Dale) Bleakney of Wichita and Joyce (Carl) Clapp of Honolulu, HI; grandchildren, James, Joel, Jonathan, Katie, Mary Anne, Chris, Rachel, Ryan, Michael, Daniel, Matthew, Nick, Emily, Brandon, Jennifer, Justin, Sarah and Christian; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Dylan, Kyla and Megan; siblings, Jean Fiske of Houston, TX, Kathleen Ternes, Bernard Kraus and Charles Kraus, all of Conway Springs, KS, Stan Kraus of Wichita, and Jerry Kraus of Columbus, OH. Memorials have been established with Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st, Wichita, 67206 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, 67202.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conway Springs, KS.
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Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories and family bring you great comfort. Best alway Stephen and Tram Kraus
Dear Susan, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a beautiful lady on the outside, and from what everybody wrote, also on the inside. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care. Sincerely, Linda Baysinger
I love you Grandma <3
Susan and family — My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can’t even begin to imagine what a difficult time this must be for you.
Dear Ted & Family, I only met your mom on one or two occasions–but she was AWESOME! She immediately made me feel comfortable, as if I were talking to an old friend. I can’t even imagine the heartache you’re going thru. But I do know this— The love and warmth she radiated was definitely the ‘Christ Light’—and she’s with Him now. And though everyone here is sad and mourning her loss…in heaven they’re jumping up and down excitedly, screaming, ‘Here she comes! Here she comes!’ Bet they’re having one heck of a celebration there!
I was with your mom only twice,but hearing Ted and Amy talk about her, I felt I knew her. She must have been a wonderful person, and mother, because of the lovely children she raised. You are shining examples of her love and knowledge. I know all of you are hurting, and I’m so sorry I can’t help you with your sorrow. She will be with you always in your hearts and memories.
Rita was a great person she was a client of mine and everytime she came in she had a smile on her face no matter what the day was like…You will be dearly missed Ms Rita…Love you
Dear Ted and family, Ray and I offer our prayers and share in your sorrow at the loss of your mother, grandmother, Rita. Amy, Ted and Ryan always spoke so lovingly of her visits to their home in Houston and I know she will be missed tremendously. Her legacy lives on in all of you and she had to be very proud. Hopefully, your memories will sustain you in the days ahead! Much love and Prayers! Ray & Lee Atnip, Amy’s sister and brother in law
Dear Gayle and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers and we are thinking of you.
Dear Susan and family, My heart breaks for you all. There are no words to ease your pain. All of the wonderful memories of her will begin to replace some of the heartache. Most important of all, the promise you have to see her again will get you through the hardest times. I am praying for you all. Love to all the family. John, Pat Price and family
Dear Ted & Family: I can’t tell you how many times we ended up at your folks basement playing loud music, drums and other teen nonsense, only to find two of the kindest, & sweet parents upstairs who always had an interest in what we were up to! I don’t believe I had that much patience when my kids started bringing home buddies to horse around my house! The Cranes, Warrens, Allins, Grafs & more share my condolences to you and your great family during this difficult time. I live in Manhattan, Kansas & get the Eagle online & read your Mom’s obituary. Take care Ted & Family! God Bless! Brian & Kathy Warren
Dear Susan, I wish to express my sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your Mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Sincerely, Gayle Simons
A Great Lady & Wonderful Mother to all. Kind, Caring, Thoughtful & Understanding. She is often the source of fond memories. We always appreciated that she was always there for us. We pray for her and the family. Our Deepest Smypathy to those she has left for her greater reward. Love & Prayers The (Don) & Marj Crane Family Ruby Gale -96 especially Mike & David
Words can not express the void in my heart left by the passing of your mother. I have hundreds of memories of the Leftwich family. Camping trips, vacations, etc. You all know what I’m talking about. We had many good times! Family reunions, spend overs & the like. I also had the pleasure of working with Rita for many years. We had a wonderful work relationship as well. I believe we were very close. Her number one priority was family. We had many discussions about you guys & how everyone was doing & all about your families & the many grandkids that she adored. She will be truly missed by us all. Rest in peace Rita. Love you guys! Thanks for the memories.
My sincere sympathy to all of Rita’s family. Jack and I had very fond memories of Rita and Tom. We were friends together since Rita and I worked together at Southwestern Bell before our marriages. After our marriages,we spent many weekends together playing poker all Saturday night and fixing breakfast together in the morning. She was a real lady. I shall miss her
Susan: You are in my thoughts. Your Mom’s picture is so beautiful. Great memories are one of life’s most precious things. Your Mom is now your Angel in Heaven. Sandy Douglas
Dear Susan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a special relationship you two had. I am thinking of you and hoping your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Susan, my heart breaks for you. I know you will miss your mom greatly. I am so glad you got to spend time with her at the end. Your mom’s picture is lovely. It really radiates how kind and loving she must have been.
Susan & family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve the loss of your mom and prepare for her funeral. It is so hard to lose a mother, no matter what your age is. . . we are all little girls still at heart. With love, Gwen Stanton
Dear Susan, I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for you and your family. Please know I am here in the months ahead to give a listening ear or any support I can when you are back at school.
After a great day spent with all of her children, mom got her hair cut, finished all of her ice cream for dessert and posed for family pictures. She said she was going home. The next morning she went home to be with dad. We love you mom. Please watch over us.