Fern Coleen Wolken

Fern Wolken, age 84, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at her home.

Fern Coleen Huggins was born on January 5, 1936, in Bush City, Kansas. She was the fifth of five children born to Frank and Neva Mary (Miller) Huggins. Fern grew up on a farm near Bush City and graduated from Garnett High School. Following high school Fern married Dale Sprague, three children were born to this union, Lonnie, Latricia and Shayla. Fern and Dale made their home at Lone Elm, Kansas. They later divorced. Fern married John Wolken on June 23, 1989.

Fern would be described as a homemaker with immense talents that she loved to share with her friends and family. When her children were young she was very active in their activities, serving as a 4-H Leader and coaching softball. Fern spent many years as a Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church in Kincaid. She served on the SEK Mental Health Board for many years. Fern will be remembered as an excellent cook and baker, holiday meals with homemade bread and pies will be cherished memories. Fern’s creativity was demonstrated in her ability to create a pattern for something if needed, her work always had to be perfect. Over the years Fern’s seamstress skills allowed her to make and alter countless items for herself and others. She loved tending to and then making flower arrangements from her flower gardens. She especially enjoyed flower arranging competitions, winning several awards over the years. Fern took pride in all that she did, from her home and garden to her appearance, you could always count on everything being in order. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy. Fern could be counted on to be in attendance at their events, spending many hours in the bleachers, as their biggest cheerleader. Grandma Fern never turned down an opportunity to spend time with any of the grandchildren.

Fern was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and two sisters, Foreman Willard Huggins in 1980; Doris Hill in 2013; Viola Ann Hill in 2003; and Leo Huggins in 2009.

She is survived by her husband, John Wolken, of the home; children, Lonnie Sprague and wife, Jo Helen of Kincaid, Kansas, Latricia Gaynor and husband, Ron of Penn Valley, California and Shayla Sprague and husband, Jody Church of Kincaid; three grandchildren, Joe Sprague and wife, Nikki of Kincaid, Justin Sprague and wife, Jenna of Augusta, Kansas and Preston Frazell and wife, Kelli of Iola, Kansas; four great grandchildren, Julianna, Shelby and Sam Sprague and Fisher Frazell. Fern is also survived by John's two sons and their families, Tom and Deanna Wolken, and Chuck and Tina Wolken of Garnett; John's grandchildren and great grandchildren, Emily DeVall and husband, Brandon, Jersey and Berkley of Kearney, Nebraska; Katelyn Schroeder and husband, Mitchell of Seward, Nebraska; Reuben Wolken and Ameilya of Garnett; Richele Parks and husband, Shawn, and Janele of New Bern, North Carolina; Jacob Wolken of Welda, Kansas; and Johanna McDaniel and husband, Aaron, Kyler and Kynslee of Richmond, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Kincaid Cemetery, Kincaid, Kansas. Fern’s family will greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kincaid Fair Association and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .

Fern Wolken's funeral service can be watched here: https://zoom.us/j/7166693102?pwd=aDhSZTI4QnU5MTZRR3VCdUN0TUlUUT09

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