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Glenda Mae Willems
<p>Glenda Mae Vincent Willems, 84, of Windom, Kansas, passed away March 17, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River. She was born April 12, 1938, in Duncan, Oklahoma, the only child of Glenn William and Ettamae Brown Vincent. Glenda has resided in Windom for the majority of her life. She graduated from Windom High School, with the class of 1956. She worked for the Windom Post Office starting as a clerk in 1967 and was named Post Master on June 15, 1991. Glenda retired on December 1, 1997 after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Windom United Methodist Church and was a 60-year member of the Eastern Star in 2016. Glenda enjoyed cooking, reading, needlepoint, sewing and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. On September 1, 1956, Glenda was united in marriage with Henry Eugene Willems in Hutchinson, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her parents. Glenda is survived by her daughter, Debbie Whiteman and husband Sean of Lyons, KS; three sons, Dan Willems and wife Sandra of Windom, KS, Jim Willems and wife Lisa of Farmington, NM, and Tom Willems and wife Laura of Windom, KS; brother-in-law, Lu and Judie Willems of Hesston, KS; ten grandchildren, Hank and Terra Whiteman of Overland Park, KS, Cody Whiteman of Austin, TX, Brandi and Jake Brady of Marquette, KS, Emily Arbuckle and Juan Garcia of Portland, OR, Kyle and Caitlin Arbuckle of Marquette, KS, Whitney and Michael Weaver of Marquette, KS, Rebecca Arbuckle of Kansas City, Amber Willems and Lorne Francisco of Broken Arrow, OK, Jake and Jessamie Willems of Marquette, KS, and Morgan Willems and Rodney Coon of McPherson, KS; thirteen great-grandchildren, Asher Whiteman of Overland Park, KS, Gracie, Kenzie, Liam and Jaycie Brady of Marquette, KS, Nini Garcia of Portland, OR, Adaline Arbuckle of Marquette, KS, Henry and Forrest Weaver of Marquette, KS, Henley Willems of Marquette, KS, and Jaelynn Willems, Annie and Aaron Coon all of McPherson, KS; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Congregational Church, Little River, with Pastor Ted Weis officiating. Burial will follow at the Windom Cemetery, Windom. Memorials may be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. </p>April 12, 1938 - March 17, 202304/12/193803/17/2023
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Eric Hubenett
March 24, 2023
Tom, Sorry for your loss. She would always wave if she was busy at the post office. If she wasn't busy she would say hi and ask how things were going.
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March 27, 2023
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March 23, 2023
Our love and prayers are with you.
Uncle Lu & Aunt Judie Willems and family
Uncle Lu & Aunt Judie Willems and family
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Love, Gary, Irene, LaVona and families
March 22, 2023
For our beloved cousin, Glenda Mae. Many laughs, love and sweet memories.
May God bless you always along with your loving and devoted family
May God bless you always along with your loving and devoted family
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Linda Jean Potter Fraley
March 20, 2023
Debbie, Dan, Jim, and Tom - Please accept my heartfelt love and prayers for each of you. My mother Veaunita and your grandmother Ettamae were sisters. Living in San Diego we made it a routine to take a family reunion trip every other year to Kansas. Highlight of our tri... Continue Reading
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Jill Darling
March 20, 2023
Debbie I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I have such fond memories of being at your house growing up. Your mom was always so fun. Great memories. Hugs to you!
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Sherry Ann Klug Kilpatrick
March 20, 2023
I always had such a great time at Maude & Steves house, especially during the holiday’s. I remember they had pictures of Glenda’s wedding. I thought she was the most lovely bride, she was stunning and her wedding was beautiful, I still remember after all these years. C... Continue Reading
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