Louise Schomaker

M. Louise Schomaker, 94, of Iola, Kansas, died Monday, November 10, 2014, at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Iola. Louise was born April 1, 1920, in Rich Hill, Missouri, the daughter of Henry and Etta ( Stark ) Wells. Her mother died when she was three and she was raised by her grandparents on a farm near Vernon, Kansas. Louise graduated from Vernon High School. On May 11, 1942, she married Bernard J. Schomaker and they made their home on a farm near Piqua, Kansas, until moving into Piqua to live in 1947. Louise cooked at the grade school in Piqua before operating a day care in her home. Bernard preceded her in death on June 26, 1989, and in 1991 she moved to the Townhouse West in Iola. Louise was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Iola. SURVIVORS: 2 Sons; Martin "Marty" Schomaker and wife Mary of Piqua and John Schomaker and wife Betty of El Dorado. 2 Daughters; Joyce Hagerman and husband Dennis of Garden City and Mary Young and husband Darell of Garnett 1 Sister; Wilma Stolhand of Towanda 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 10 brothers, 1 sister, a granddaughter, and 2 great grandchildren. ROSARY AND MASS: The parish rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. John's Catholic Church in Iola followed by the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Friday. BURIAL: St. Martin's Cemetery in Piqua, Kansas MEMORIAL: Allen County Hospice Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapels are in charge of arrangements and to sign the guestbook online or to leave a condolence go to www.iolafuneral.com .