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Louise Frances Blanchat Karnowski

Female 1924 - 2018  (93 years)


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  • Name Louise Frances Blanchat Karnowski 
    Born 31 Aug 1924  Anthony, Harper County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 6 Jun 2018  Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 11 Jun 2018  Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Newbury, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I18350  Rossville
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2018 

    Father Arthur Louis Blanchat 
    Mother Mary Catherine Fitzpatrick Blanchat 
    Family ID F8106  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family David Edwin Karnowski,   b. 11 Nov 1920, Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jan 1997, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 25 Jul 1946  Emerald, Anderson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Marie Karnowski Stutterheim
     2. Lucy Karnowski Berringer
     3. Jaque (Jan) Karnowski Eichman
     4. Marilyn Karnowski Immenschuh
     5. Marcia Karnowski Stevenson
     6. Carolyn Karnowski Bertels
     7. Vikki Karnowski Boatwright
     8. Jean Karnowski Miller
     9. David John Karnowski, Jr.
     10. Bill Karnowski
     11. Peter Michael (Mike) Karnowski
     12. Leon Karnowski
     13. Richard Karnowski
     14. Andrew Karnowski
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2018 12:29:35 
    Family ID F5171  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 31 Aug 1924 - Anthony, Harper County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 25 Jul 1946 - Emerald, Anderson County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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    Obituary- Karnowski, Louise
    Obituary- Karnowski, Louise
    LOUISE FRANCES
    BLANCHAT KARNOWSKI
    Louise Frances Blanchat Karnowski made her journey to the Lord on June 6, 2018 at the Valley Vista Home in Wamego, Kansas. She was born in Anthony, Kansas on August 31st, 1924 to Arthur Louis and Mary Catherine Fitzpatrick Blanchat. She graduated from Emporia High School and earned her nursing degree in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She worked as a registered nurse in Onaga Hospital, Wamego Hospital, and in private practice.

    Louise married David Edwin Karnowski on July 25th, 1946 in Emerald, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 29th, 1997. Prior to his passing, they celebrated 50 years of marriage and were blessed with fourteen children: David John (Nanette); Peter Michael; Bill (Sue), all of Wamego; Marie (Keith) Stutterheim Weston, MO; Leon (Ginger) Topeka, KS; Lucy (Dave) Berringer Terrell, TX; Richard (Barbara) Emmett, KS; Jaque Eichman (Gary Arth) Cape Coral, FL; Andrew (Dixie) Overland Park, KS; Marilyn (John) Immenschuh St. Marys, KS; Marcia (Rich) Stevenson of Emmett, KS; Carolyn (Alan) Bertels St. Marys, KS; Vikki Boatwright of Meriden, KS; Jean (Mark) Miller of Charlotte, NC. Louise and Dave were blessed with 45 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, and 1 great- great grandchild.

    She is survived by a brother, Arthur (Dee) Blanchat of Covington, LA.

    Preceding her in death were her siblings: Louis (Geraldine) Blanchat, Anna Mary (Wilfred) Burenheide; Bernadette (Myron) Stueve; Nellie (Carl) Marstalkand Patricia (Ken) Lamb. Also preceding her in death was 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild.

    She was a strong advocate of education and instilled this appreciation in her children. She was fondly called “a walking dictionary'” and was a talented poet/ writer who loved to collect books. She even attended college in her late 60’s. She also loved gardening.

    Louise was an active member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, then Immaculate Conception, St. Marys where she was a faithful Adoration Chapel adorer. Later, she attended St. Bernard’s of Wamego until her death.

    Visitation was from 4-6 pm Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church, followed by a rosary; Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 am Monday, June 11th, followed by internment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Newberry [sic Newbury] near Paxico. Dinner was provided by the Immaculate Conception Parish in St. Marys.

    Because Louise delighted in all children, memo¬ial contributions would be welcome in support of the literacy program Read a Book, Earn a Book (www. rbebtutoring.org).