Irene Helen Thoes

PLEASE NOTE:  SERVICE FOR IRENE HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR

THURSDAY (JANUARY 9, 2024)  11:00 AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN WAMEGO

VISITATION WILL BE THURSDAY MORNING 10:00 UNTIL THE SERVICE TIME AT 11:00

 Irene Helen (Soelter) Thoes, 101, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (December 29, 2024) at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center in Wamego.

 Irene was born January 21, 1923 in Manhattan, Kansas. She and her twin sister, Lucille, were adopted at an early age by Ed and Carrie (Schleif) Soelter.

 Irene was baptized at the Wamego United Methodist Church at an early age and remained a life member until her death.

 She was married to Elwin “Bud” Thoes on November 4, 1948 at the Wamego United Methodist Church. They lived south of Alma where they farmed together until 1977 when they moved to the Soelter home place. Irene lived there until she moved to Vintage Park Assisted Living and later to Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center until her death.

 Irene was preceded in death by her husband on May 16, 1989; her parents; her twin sister, Lucille on September 5, 1967; and several other sisters and a brother from her birth family.

 Irene is survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends who will dearly miss her.

 Irene was a very industrious lady. She loved the farm and it was her pride and joy. She was always a busy person, keeping the farm looking its best. She also loved to care for the livestock, but also took great pride in her home inside and out. She always had a hobby of some kind such as appliqueing quilts and wood working, making many yard ornaments. Irene’s last hobby was artistic oil painting of pictures on canvas and all kinds of wood saws and such. She painted many beautiful items she proudly displayed on the walls of her home.

 A longtime member of the Wamego United Methodist Church, Irene enjoyed her church family saying it was one of her many blessings. She served on the Board of Trustees and the Building Committee for many years. She worked in the Methodist Women’s Thrift Shop, Membership Care, and most of all on the United Methodist Women’s Group projects.

 Funeral services will be held Thursday morning (January 9, 2024) at 11:00 at the Wamego United Methodist Church with Pastor Alex Rossow officiating.

   Visitation will be Thursday morning from 10:00 until the time of services at the church. 

 Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wamego United Methodist Church. Please make checks payable to the Wamego UMC and those may be sent to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.