Rosella Mae Ehrlich

Ehrlich, Rosella Mae, 92, went to be with Jesus for Christmas, on Dec. 23, 2011. Born Nov. 30, 1919 on a farm near Hillsboro, KS, to John and Katherina Prieb. She left high school early to help provide for her family, by becoming a governess for a prominent family in Marion, KS. There she met and married Clarence Woodrow Ehrlich, Dec. 3, 1939. She loved her family, her church, camping, traveling, playing cards, gardening, sewing, quilting, and crafts. She was a homemaker, cared for children, upholstered, was a lunchroom aid, and a riveter at Cessna. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She was a TOPS member, with KOPS status. Preceded in death by her parents, sister, Melba, brother, Wesley, husband, Clarence, and granddaughter, Lynett Kelly. Survived by sons, John Ehrlich (Lavonda) of Greenleaf, ID, Larry Ehrlich (Jerree) of Broken Arrow, OK, and Leroy Ehrlich (Lori) of Wichita. Grandchildren, Raenett Kihlthau (Richard) of Elk Grove, CA, Tami Flaspohler (Kevin) of Ponca City, OK, Tonia Jordan (Jason) of Bixby, OK, Justin Ehrlich of Macomb, IL, Jordan Ehrlich of Wichita, and Matthew Kelly (Karen) of Caldwell, ID. Great-grandchildren, Mitchell Kelly, Landen Kelly, Joshua Kelly, Justin Kelly, Parker Kelly, Graham Kelly, Jeanathan Kelly, Karissa Kelly, Ryan Flaspohler, Jake Flaspohler, Luke Flaspohler, Jaxon Jordan, and Lexi Jordan. Sisters, Lavina Schroeder of Buhler, KS, Ruby (Ken) Schroeder of Hillsboro. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (12-27), with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Home West. Service 10 a.m. Wed. (12-28), Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 3101 N. Coolidge, Wichita, KS 67204. Memorials can be made to the church.

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