Colleen Gumfory

Obituaries

August 2, 2017 - 12:00 AM

Colleen Faye (Kinzle) Gumfory, 86, Iola, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 25, 1931, in Westphalia, to Michael Joseph and Mary Ann Johnston Kinzle. She was a caregiver for many people, especially her family. She loved animals, fishing and remodeling houses. She worked alongside her husband in the family business, Zero Packing Company. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She will long be remembered for her generosity, kindness, and devotion to her family. Her holiday gatherings will be greatly missed.
Colleen is survived by her husband, Lee, of the home; her daughters Connie Miller and husband Roy Caler, LaHarpe, Roxy Peters, Iola, and Debbie Clark and husband Lewis, Iola; grandchildren Mike Phillips, Mitch Phillips, Chi Wiggin, Eric Miller, Tammy Womelsdorf and BJ Peters; and great-grandchildren Coleson, Brady, Madisyn, Ember, Maci, Shelby, Katie and Brody; and her daughter-in-law, Connie Sue Phillips.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, David, son, Steve, son-in-aw, Joe Peters, her parents, and siblings, Kenneth, Lorraine, Don, Lloyd and Floyd.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola, with visitation beginning an hour prior. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Iola. Contributions in her memory are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences can be left for the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

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