Rose Maddox

Rose Mary Maddox of Iola, Kansas, passed into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the age of 82. Rose Mary was born August 25, 1932, in St. Paul, Kansas, to Michael and Alena (McFall) Westhoff. She grew up in St. Paul and graduated from St. Francis School in St. Paul. In 1953, she married Edgar Maddox. They made their home in Moran and Iola most of their married life. He preceded her in death November 29, 1974. Rose Mary was a homemaker and raised 7 children. After her children were practically raised, she worked for U.S.D. 257 Food Service for 19 years, the last 7 as Food Service Director. She also worked as secretary for St. John's Catholic Church for over 17 years, a job she loved. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church for 54 years, St. John's Altar Society, American Legion and V.F.W. Auxiliary and had been a volunteer for the Allen County Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed her many friends, Iola Band Concerts and K.U. Basketball. She is survived by 5 of her children: Debra Collins of Neosho Falls, Deanna Saichompoo, Stephen Maddox, Mary Leigh Tucker and Suzanne Krone all of Iola; 1 brother, Julian "Cotton" Westhoff of Pittsburg, KS; 1 sister, Barbara Schippers of Wichita, KS; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Gary and Mark Maddox, parents Michael and Alena Westhoff, husband, Edgar, brothers John, Paul & Luke Westhoff and sisters Elizabeth & Theresa Marie. PARISH ROSARY: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at St. John's Catholic Church in Iola. FUNERAL MASS: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at St. John's Catholic Church in Iola. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL: St. John's Catholic Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com .