Obituaries

Bertha M. Tuepker

Bertha M. Tuepker (97), formerly of Wichita and Emporia, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Peterson Nursing Home in Osage City, Kansas. Bertha Marie Andres, the daughter of Edward C. and Marie E. Winkler Andres was born on March 14, 1916 in California, Missouri. She married Louis E. "Tip" Tuepker on May 28, 1940 in California, Missouri. He passed away on September 5, 2007. Bertha is survived by a daughter, Marilynn K. Privat of Osage City, Kansas; two grandchildren, Keena and Spencer Thompson, Cordell and Kristin Privat; and four great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Andres; and a sister, Wanda Winn. Graveside service were held on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Wichita. Memorial donations to Midland Hospice of Topeka maybe sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, 605 State St., Emporia, Kansas 66801. Friends may leave online condolences for the family at www.robertsblue.com

Published April 24, 2013