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Maxine Marie Sorell Richards

Birth	:	9 Jan 1925 Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	3 Apr 2018 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5074941, -97.4022328
Description	:	Downing & Lahey Mortuary Maxine Marie (Sorell) Richards, age 93, Wichita, entered into heaven on April 3, 2018 after living a full and loving life. Maxine was born on Jan 9, 1925 in Concordia, Kan. to the late Josephine (nee Hamel) and Philip Sorell, as the oldest of four girls, including the late Eugenia Hanson, Theresa Grieco, and Joan Mohr. Raised as a fervent Catholic, Maxine was sent to the one-room schoolhouse in rural Clifton, Kan. to begin the first grade only able to speak French, eventually learning English in school. After joining the local 4-H club at age 8, Maxine... Read More	Downing & Lahey Mortuary Maxine Marie (Sorell) Richards, age 93, Wichita, entered into heaven on April 3, 2018 after living a full and loving life. Maxine was born on Jan 9, 1925 in Concordia, Kan. to the late Josephine (nee Hamel) and Philip Sorell, as the oldest of four girls, including the late Eugenia Hanson, Theresa Grieco, and Joan Mohr. Raised as a fervent Catholic, Maxine was sent to the one-room schoolhouse in rural Clifton, Kan. to begin the first grade only able to speak French, eventually learning English in school. After joining the local 4-H club at age 8, Maxine became a skilled craftswoman that would continue throughout her life, from sewing to needlepoint and cooking to arts. While attending Clay Center High School, Maxine worked as a live-in nanny, and after graduation, she moved back to Concordia where she met her husband, the late Raymond K. Richards, while she served as a local dance organizer for the USO. From that time forward, Ray only wanted to dance with her, and they were married on Oct 8, 1945. They were married for 57 years before Ray’s passing in 2003. Their adventures took them to St. Louis, Buffalo, NY for 7 years (where they welcomed their 3 daughters), then eventually settled in Wichita, Kan. While Ray sold insurance, Maxine stayed busy: she made all the girls’ clothes, cooked every meal, refinished furniture, crocheted, and sewed; she worked as a Girl Scout leader and the Blessed Sacrament parish guild leader; she also worked as the Daughters of Isabella Regent President for 3 years at Holy Savior parish. Maxine became the Altar Society President and Guild Director while Ray was an altar server and extraordinary minister at St. Anthony’s Parish. Ray and Maxine also passed the time at Cowtown for 16 years, where they had a print shop in which they printed customized headlines. They also had a booth at the State Fair for 28 years. Maxine’s last several decades welcomed 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and allowed her and Ray to host countless family gatherings at their home, where Maxine loved to cook, play “WaHoo!”, and complete puzzles while being surrounded by the loving family she raised. Beloved wife of the late Raymond K. Richards; dearest mother of Noreen (K. Zack) Sigler, Pamela (Barry) Metz, and the late Cynthia (Thomas) Honton; loving grandmother of Tanya (John) Leddy, Tamara (Brent) Sexton, Tommy Honton, Stratton (Jennie) Sigler, Staysha (Nicholas) Titus, and Korbi Sigler; loving great-grandmother of Katrina, Tristan, Aria, Samantha, Avery, Clara, and Alden; devoted daughter of the late Josephine (nee Hamel) and Philip Sorell; dear sister of the late Eugenia Hanson, Joan Mohr, and Theresa Grieco. Rosary will be held at 5 p.m. on April 6 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1215 N Stratford Ln, Wichita, KS 67206; Funeral Mass and Interment will be at 11 a.m. on April 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Kan. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Maxine’s memory to Guardians of the St. Joseph Church Foundation, P.O. Box 301, Clyde, Kansas 66938. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel, Wichita.

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Where is Maxine Marie Sorell Richards's memorial?
Maxine Marie Sorell Richards's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Cloud County, USA.
When did Maxine Marie Sorell Richards death?
Maxine Marie Sorell Richards death on 3 Apr 2018 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Maxine Marie Sorell Richards's memorial?
Latitude: 39.5074941
Longitude: -97.4022328

Family Members:

Parent

Philip Adolph Sorell

(1902 - 1972)

Josephine Marianne Hamel Sorell

(1902 - 1976)

Spouse

Raymond Kwiakowski “Ray” Richards

(1924 - 2003)

Siblings

Eugenia Odella “Jean” Sorell Hanson

(1927 - 1988)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Saint Joseph, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5074941, -97.4022328

2. Pleasant View Cemetery
Ames, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5346985, -97.4431000

3. Cedar Grove Cemetery
Clyde, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5494003, -97.4056015

4. Iwacura Cemetery
Morganville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4550000, -97.3510000

5. French Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4395200, -97.4148290

6. Green Mound Cemetery
Rice, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5248450, -97.5081630

7. Riverdale Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5106010, -97.2930984

8. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Clyde, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5917015, -97.4143982

9. Princeville Cemetery
Aurora, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4672012, -97.5010986

10. Mount Hope Cemetery
Clyde, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5969009, -97.4116974

11. Saint Peters Cemetery
Aurora, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4763985, -97.5180969

12. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5699997, -97.4993973

13. Nelson Cemetery
Rice, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5257988, -97.5410995

14. Bloom Cemetery
Morganville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4519005, -97.2778015

15. Lincoln Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4230995, -97.2930984

16. Sulphur Springs Cemetery
Aurora, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4086610, -97.4986840

17. Rice Cemetery
Rice, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5614014, -97.5552979

18. Sherman Cemetery
Morganville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5316300, -97.2243700

19. Smith Grave
Miltonvale, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3645300, -97.4308700

20. Hollis Cemetery
Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6383018, -97.5361023

21. Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5027900, -97.1828200

22. Agenda Cemetery
Agenda, Republic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6761017, -97.4336014

23. Morganville City Cemetery
Morganville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4733009, -97.1819000

24. Miltonvale Cemetery
Miltonvale, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3358002, -97.4447021