Obituary of Elizabeth Immel
Elizabeth Ruth "Sue" Immel, age 99, of Iola, Kansas, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola.
Sue was born March 9, 1916, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of James and Ethel ( Horton ) Reid. She graduated from Iola High School and the University of Kansas where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. On April 2, 1939, she married Howard M. "Tony" Immel. After Tony completed his military duty in WW II they made their home in Iola. They enjoyed traveling, K.U. sports, and golf. He preceded her in death October 27, 2010.
Sue enjoyed making crafts, growing flowers, and playing bridge. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, the Unity Club, P.E.O., and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
SURVIVORS:
2 Sons: James M. Immel and wife Carol of Iola and John J. Immel and wife Sheila of Lawrence
Grandchildren: Jay Reid Immel, James M. Immel, Jr., Jodie Kaufman, Jamie Reid Turner, and Jennifer Oldridge
Eight great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by a 4 year old brother, Horton Reid, and a sister, Jane McGrew
SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel with burial in Highland Cemetery.
MEMORIALS: Friends of the Bowlus or Wesley United Methodist Church and they can be left with the Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Memorial Chapel.
You may sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence at www.iolafuneral.com.