Elsie E. Geisler Kunce, 96, of Danforth and formerly of Onarga, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family. She was born on February 27, 1925 in Onarga, the daughter of Clarence and Ada (McMullen) Tilstra. She first married George R. Geisler and later married Billy Ray Kunce.
Elsie is survived by two daughters, Pat Kemarly of Onarga and Sharon (Ron) Henrichs of Danforth; one son, Russell (Marilynn) Geisler of Onarga; seven grandchildren, Shirley (Dale) Melton, Steve (Angel) Kemarly, Tamie Miller, Heather (Jason) Valtos, Mike (Mandi) Henrichs, Lisa Geisler, and April Geisler.
She was preceded in death by both parents, five brothers, Clarence Tilstra, Kenneth Tilstra, Chet Tilstra, Ralph Tilstra, and Art Tilstra; one sister, Helen Seng; and two siblings that passed away at birth.
Elsie was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. Elsie was the owner and operator of Geisler's Restaurant in Onarga for twenty years. She also worked at Louis Melind in Onarga for twenty years.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Vicki Killus officiating. Burial will follow in the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.
Memorials may be made to the Onarga Fire Department or the Onarga United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.
Contributor: Mike Cresswell (48351813) •
Elsie is survived by two daughters, Pat Kemarly of Onarga and Sharon (Ron) Henrichs of Danforth; one son, Russell (Marilynn) Geisler of Onarga; seven grandchildren, Shirley (Dale) Melton, Steve (Angel) Kemarly, Tamie Miller, Heather (Jason) Valtos, Mike (Mandi) Henrichs, Lisa Geisler, and April Geisler.
She was preceded in death by both parents, five brothers, Clarence Tilstra, Kenneth Tilstra, Chet Tilstra, Ralph Tilstra, and Art Tilstra; one sister, Helen Seng; and two siblings that passed away at birth.
Elsie was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. Elsie was the owner and operator of Geisler's Restaurant in Onarga for twenty years. She also worked at Louis Melind in Onarga for twenty years.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Vicki Killus officiating. Burial will follow in the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.
Memorials may be made to the Onarga Fire Department or the Onarga United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.
Contributor: Mike Cresswell (48351813) •
Elsie E. Geisler Kunce, 96, of Danforth and formerly of Onarga, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family. She was born on February 27, 1925 in Onarga, the daughter of Clarence and Ada (McMullen) Tilstra. She first married George R. Geisler and later married Billy Ray Kunce.
Elsie is survived by two daughters, Pat Kemarly of Onarga and Sharon (Ron) Henrichs of Danforth; one son, Russell (Marilynn) Geisler of Onarga; seven grandchildren, Shirley (Dale) Melton, Steve (Angel) Kemarly, Tamie Miller, Heather (Jason) Valtos, Mike (Mandi) Henrichs, Lisa Geisler, and April Geisler.
She was preceded in death by both parents, five brothers, Clarence Tilstra, Kenneth Tilstra, Chet Tilstra, Ralph Tilstra, and Art Tilstra; one sister, Helen Seng; and two siblings that passed away at birth.
Elsie was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. Elsie was the owner and operator of Geisler's Restaurant in Onarga for twenty years. She also worked at Louis Melind in Onarga for twenty years.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Vicki Killus officiating. Burial will follow in the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.
Memorials may be made to the Onarga Fire Department or the Onarga United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.
Contributor: Mike Cresswell (48351813) •
Elsie is survived by two daughters, Pat Kemarly of Onarga and Sharon (Ron) Henrichs of Danforth; one son, Russell (Marilynn) Geisler of Onarga; seven grandchildren, Shirley (Dale) Melton, Steve (Angel) Kemarly, Tamie Miller, Heather (Jason) Valtos, Mike (Mandi) Henrichs, Lisa Geisler, and April Geisler.
She was preceded in death by both parents, five brothers, Clarence Tilstra, Kenneth Tilstra, Chet Tilstra, Ralph Tilstra, and Art Tilstra; one sister, Helen Seng; and two siblings that passed away at birth.
Elsie was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. Elsie was the owner and operator of Geisler's Restaurant in Onarga for twenty years. She also worked at Louis Melind in Onarga for twenty years.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Vicki Killus officiating. Burial will follow in the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.
Memorials may be made to the Onarga Fire Department or the Onarga United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.
Contributor: Mike Cresswell (48351813) •
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