Funeral services for Melba Jean Torneden, 82, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Torneden went home to be with the lord, September 30, 2016.
She was born January 28, 1934, the daughter of Warren and Louise Vantuyl.
Mrs. Torneden had a long walk with the lord as a mother, wife and grandmother. She liked movies and music especially gospel songs.
She is survived by her husband, Harold of the home; a daughter, Tammy (John Schlicher); a son, Monte (Sarah); two grandsons, Dalton and Dustin Torneden; three brothers, Bill, Ronald, and Jerry Vantuyl; including many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a Son, Kenneth.
A visitation with the family will be, Tuesday, October 4th, from 5:30 – 6:30.p.m at the funeral home.
Donations are welcomed for the Heart of America Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association, sent in care of the funeral home.
Our hearts go out to Harold and the family. We are so saddened by your loss.
Harold, Tammy, Monte and family, Our heartfelt condolences in the passing of Jean. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. Paul & Sheri
Rich and I were so sad to hear of Jean’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
My deepest condolences to the Torneden family. May you find comfort in the beautiful words found at Revelation 21:3 & 4, where God promises us that He will soon eliminate all pain, suffering and death. While we wait for this promise to be fulfilled, may the fond memories of Melba comfort you and ease your pain.
Please accept my my sincere condolences. I will miss Jean.
So very sorry for all of our loss of a very great lady, my aunt Jean
My heart-felt condolences to the family of my lovely aunt Jean.