Kayrn Laudenklos, 77, of Monroe, Nebraska, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Genoa Community Hospital, LTC.
A public visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, with family present at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus. Due to Covid 19 and in respect for the family, please wear a mask. A private family service will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home. A public graveside service will be held on Friday, August 28, at 3 p.m. at the Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill, NE. Memorials may be directed to Horn T Zoo or United Methodist Church of Monroe.
Kayrn was born December 10, 1942, in Hastings, NE to H. Ruth (Baker) and Kenneth Karnes. Ruth remarried Edwin Toepfer of Blue Hill when Kayrn was 9. She was a Girl Scout and 4-H member. She graduated from Blue Hill High School in 1961, before attending Lincoln School of Commerce. After graduation Kayrn worked for Kansas-Nebraska Gas in Lincoln then transferred to Columbus.
On March 5, 1965, Kayrn was united in marriage to Duane Laudenklos. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past March.
Kayrn was an active member of United Methodist Church in Monroe, where she taught Sunday School and organized and coordinated the annual turkey dinners. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #322 and served as treasurer for many years. In 2014, Kayrn was recognized for 50 years of membership and service in the Nebraska Rural Letter Carriers Association Auxiliary. She also coordinated and scheduled for American Red Cross blood drives and donated over 8 gallons.
Kayrn loved bowling with friends, fishing and camping with family and friends, and helping at the Horn T Zoo, and traveling with Duane and nephew Todd to show animals at state fairs. Kayrn was a sales representative for Avon for over 40 years.
Kayrn is survived by:
Loving husband of 55 years: Duane Laudenklos of Monroe, NE
Sisters: Joanne Peper of Hastings, NE
Shelley (Jack) Moles of Lincoln, NE
Rhonda Wickman of Omaha, NE
Brothers-in-law: George Weiland of Decatur, NE
Harry Laudenklos of Monroe, NE
Sisters-in-law: Darlene Laudenklos of Monroe, NE
MaryAnn Laudenklos of Columbus, NE
Phyllis Laudenklos of Columbus, NE
Many loved nephews and nieces, and special friends Bob and Donna Matson of Monroe.
Kayrn was preceded in death by:
Parents
Sisters: Bonnie (Merle) Osgood
Beverly Weiland
Brothers-in-law: Carroll Laudenklos
Dale Laudenklos
Dave Laudenklos
Bob Laudenklos
Sisters-in-law: Charlotte Laudenklos
Gladys Laudenklos
Sharon Laudenklos
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