Wilma I. Mikesell

Obituary of Wilma Irene Mikesell

            Wilma I. Mikesell, the daughter of Orval Barleen and Charlotte Lottie (Jackson) Barleen, was born July 17, 1932 in Concordia, Kansas and passed away on October 16, 2022 at Republic County Hospital and the age of 90 years, 2 months, and 29 days.

            Wilma grew up and attended rural school District 81 north of Concordia, Kansas and then graduated from Concordia High School in 1950.    During her senior year, she began working for an abstract office in Concordia, continuing to work there until her marriage.

             On October 10, 1954, she was united in marriage to Kenneth A. Mikesell and to this union Jaydee, Kay and Gregory were born.    The couple began farming south of Belleville, Kansas and later moved to the farm in rural Courtland, Kansas where the family continues to farm.

            Wilma was a member of the United Methodist Church, Courtland, Kansas where she was an active member of the UMW and also assisted in operating the Thrift Store in Courtland for many years.     Wilma enjoyed the Citizens National Bank Bus Trips and was a great cook.   She enjoyed little children, especially her grandchildren.

            Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Orval and Charlotte Lottie Barleen; Her husband, Kenneth A. Mikesell; sons, Jaydee and Greg Mikesell; brothers, Glen, Leonard, Tom, and Fred;  sisters, Frances, Maxine, and Lois.

            Wilma is survived by her son, Kay Mikesell of rural Courtland, KS;  three grandchildren, Beau Mikesell, Konner Mikesell, and Shea Mikesell all of Scandia, KS;  many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

            Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the United Methodist Church, Courtland, Kansas with Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock, officiating.

            Interment will follow at the Courtland Cemetery, rural Courtland, KS.

            Friends may call from 1 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS

            Memorials are suggested to the Courtland United Methodist Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

            Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com

            Services are under the direction of the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas.

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