Norma Richards

Norma Jean Richards, 75, of LaHarpe, Kansas, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola. Norma was born November 21, 1935, in St. Clair County, Missouri, the daughter of Irus Clark and Julia Frances (Tucker) Wisner. She graduated from high school in Lowry, Missouri. She moved to Gas, Kansas. Norma married Kenneth L. Richards and they made their home in LaHarpe. She worked a number of years for the Allen County Livestock Auction along with working for the Day Dairy near Bronson. Her husband preceded her in death in February of 2004. She was a member of the Moran Christian Church. SURVIVORS: 7 Children and their spouses: Minnie & William McCleary, Jeannie & David Newell, Raymond & Beth Brown, Loretta Graham, Audra & Michael Riggins, Barbara Malone and Nancy & Michael Peters 9 Step-Children 48 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the Moran Christian Church. Pastor Bill LaPorte will officiate. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorial are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .