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Helen Ann Kokenge Lord

Female 1932 - 2011  (78 years)


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  • Name Helen Ann Kokenge Lord 
    Born 31 May 1932  Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 26 Jan 2011  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 28 Jan 2011  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I5359  Rossville
    Last Modified 23 Jun 2019 

    Father Lawrence Kokenge 
    Mother Frances Rilinger Kokenge 
    Family ID F6436  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leo Noel (Buck) Lord,   b. 20 Mar 1919, Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Mar 2011, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 19 Jan 1952  Washington, Washington County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Susan Lee Lord Stapel
     2. Cindy Kay Lord Sweany
     3. Micheal L Lord
     4. Debbie D Lord
     5. Donna Lord Miller
    Documents
    Anniversary- Lord, Leo and Helen 1
    Anniversary- Lord, Leo and Helen 1
    Lords Celebrate 45th Anniversary
    Helen and Leo Lord, Rossville, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Sunday.

    Leo N. Lord and Helen A. Kokenge were married January 19, 1952, at the Washington County Courthouse, Washington, KS.

    They are the parents of Susan L. Stapel, Meriden; Micheal L. Lord, Willard; Cindy K. Sweany, St. Marys; and Debbie D. Lord, Rossville. They have three grandchildren.

    Mr. Lord is retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Mrs. Lord is employed by the Rossville Valley Manor.
    Anniversary- Lord, Leo and Helen 2
    Anniversary- Lord, Leo and Helen 2
    Leo and Helen Lord
    Leo and Helen Lord of Rossville are celebrating their 45th wedding
    anniversary today.

    Leo Noel Lord and Helen Ann Kokenge were married Jan. 19, 1952. at the Washington (Kan.) County Courthouse.

    They are the parents of four children, Susan Stapel, Meriden; Micheal Lord, Willard; Cindy Sweany, St. Marys; and Debbie Lord, Rossville. They have three grandchildren.

    Mr. Lord is a veteran of World War II. He is retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

    Mrs. Lord is employed at Rossville Valley Manor.
    Last Modified 30 Jan 2018 14:56:07 
    Family ID F4872  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 31 May 1932 - Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Jan 1952 - Washington, Washington County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Lord, Helen 1
    Obituary- Lord, Helen 1
    HELEN A. LORD
    Helen A. Lord, 78, Rossville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 at Stormont Vail Regional Hospital, Topeka.

    She was born May 31, 1932, at Seneca, the daughter of Lawrence and Frances Rilinger Kokenge. She attended St. Peter and Paul Schools in Seneca.

    Mrs. Lord was a homemaker while her children were growing up and later worked at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Raymond Kokenge, a son-in-law, Rex Stapel and a brother-in law, Charles Warner.

    She was united in marriage to Leo N. “Buck” Lord at the Washington County Courthouse in Washington, Jan. 19, 1952. He survives of the home in Rossville. She was very devoted to “Buck” and to her children.

    Other survivors include a son, Mike (Laura) Lord, Willard, daughters, Donna (Bill) Miller, Beatrice, NE, Sue Stapel, Meriden, Cindy (Jim) Sweany, St. Marys and Debbie Lord, Rossville; her brother, Elmer (Marlene) Kokenge, Rossville; two sisters, Sister Geraldine Kokenge, Concordia, and Lorene “Peggy” Warner, Pembroke, Mass.; a sister-in-law, Deanie Fager, Onaga; seven grandchildren, Jeff, Matt, Lisa, Kristy, Christine (Toby), Michelle and Rachel: six great-grandchildren, Freddie, Faith, Floyd, Aaliyah, Jordan and Ava.

    Private graveside services and burial was held at the Rossville Cemetery, Friday, Jan. 28.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, KS. 66533.

    Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
    Obituary- Lord, Helen 2
    Obituary- Lord, Helen 2
    Helen A. Lord
    ROSSVILLE — Helen A. Lord, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 26,2011 at Stormont-Vail Regional Hospital in Topeka.

    She was born May 31, 1932 at Seneca, the daughter of Lawrence and Frances Rilinger Kokenge. She attended St. Peter and Paul Schools in Seneca.

    Survivors include her husband Leo N. "Buck" Lord, Rossville; a son, Mike (Laura) Lord, Willard, daughters, Donna (Bill) Miller, Beatrice, NE, Sue Stapel, Meriden, Cindy (Jim) Sweany, St. Marys and Debbie Lord, Rossville; her brother, Elmer Kokenge, Rossville; two sisters, Sister Geraldine Kokenge, Concordia, and Lorene "Peggy" Warner, Pembroke, MA; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

    Mrs. Lord will lie in state from 1 until 2 P.M. Friday, January 28, 2011 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Private graveside services and burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, KS. 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.