Services for Stanett Louise Torneden (Hipsher), 79, Overbrook, KS, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 18th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.
Stanett Torneden died Friday, February 14th, 2020, at Olathe Health Hospice. She went to the Lord after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by family and loved ones.
She loved knitting afghan blankets for all her kids, baking with her grandchildren and gardening. She loved large family gatherings with all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Stanett, born to Stanley and Ethel Hipsher of Linwood, KS, was married to the late Carl Torneden on December 28, 1957. Together they had 8 children; Rodney, Wellington; Gregory, Overbrook; Leticia (Tisa) (Pelton), Kingston, OK; Troy, Winchester; Jerry, Ottawa; Sherry (Sajkowski), Shelby Township MI; Darren, Baldwin; and Rebecca (Becky) (Johnson), Lawrence; and 27 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include 4 sisters; Sandie, Shirley, Sherry, Reta and 2 brothers Ronnie and Roger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Torneden and her sister Nancy Bryant.
Friends and family may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 17th at the funeral home where the family will receive them from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Family suggests memorials to Morningstar Care, 232 Elm Street, Baldwin KS and Olathe Health Hospice, 15310 Marion Street, Olathe KS, or in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Torneden, Bryce Torneden, Trevor Rasmussen, Jesse Torneden, Tyler Torneden, Brandon Torneden, Caleb Torneden, Casey Torneden, Jacob Torneden and Tanner Torneden.
Sorry for the loss of your family member you will be in my thoughts and prsyers.
Dear Becky, Darren and Family, your Mom was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed spending time with you and your parents. I will cherish the memories of your loving Mom. Sending you prayers of comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead. With deepest Sympathy and Friendship.
Greg and family, So sad to learn of your mom’s passing. Our sympathy to you. We pray you and all of your family will be blessed by God’s comfort during this time. Charlotte & family
Condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Sending my love.
Sending you all love and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Stanett managed the chaos of 8 kids very well, a skill I’ve always admired! She cooked massive amounts of food, all delicious including the best ever homemade rolls. She was always kind and welcoming, making holidays full of laughter and fun!!! My heart goes out to you all. Hang on to those wonderful memories!
So sorry for the passing of Stanett. She was a lovely lady, a great mom, grandma, and great grandma. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. May you have peace in the memories she left behind. So sorry to the Torneden family.
Thinking of you at this time, you are in our prayers.
Her smile was huge at the family reunions. I am glad she can be reunited with your dad. Sorry for your loss. Love to all my cousins.
I am thinking of you and your family Becky.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences to the Torneden and Hipsher families in the loss of Stanett. May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time of losing your mom. Peace and comfort to each of you.
Becky and family,My prayers and thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of Stanett. May God wrap his loving arms around your family as you grieve the loss of her on this earth. We know it’s a hard journey as we’ve both walked those seasons in our lives. Peace and comfort to you all as you walk through this difficult journey now. With our deepest empathy for your loss. Mark and Betty Currie
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Stanett, I kept meaning to go see her but just never made the time and then time got away from me. I am so sorry for the family’s loss.
I’m so sorry for the hardships you and your family have endured throughout these past years, Becky. ❤️ This disease sucks.
TO all the Hipsher Family, thoughts and prayers for your loss
May you fly high and rest in peace now dear cousin, you will be missed, am so grateful that I visited you when I came back to Lawrence last summer, to the family my sincere condolences wish I was closer to attend the service.
Miranda, we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers for your lovely mother. Love you all! The Lovelace Family
My sincere condolences to Stanett’s family. She and I were co-workers for many years at Kmart 7040. She was a very caring person. Rest in Peace, Stanett
Heaven’s gain is our loss. Such a sweet, wonderful woman will be greatly missed!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.