Imogene Kamphaus

IMOGENE KAMPHAUS died May 27, 2012 at Presbyterian Manor, Clay Center, KS at the age of 94. She was born on June 21, 1917 in Clay Center Kansas, the daughter of Fred , Sr and Lola (Kemp) Griffiths. Imogene attended Washington #15 country school and graduated from CCCHS in 1935. She attended Kansas State University and taught in in country grade schools for 7 years. Imogene married Edward Kamphaus on December 28, 1941. They made their home and farmed in the Five Creeks township west of Clay Center. Edward preceded her in death on April 4, 2001. She was a member of the Idana Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, was a session member and a member of the Presbyterian Women's Group. Imogene served on the Clay County Fair Board, Clay County Extension Services, held offices in the local Farm Bureau, County Liners EHU and was a member of the Retired Teachers. She enjoyed entering cookies, needlework and flowers in the Clay County Fair and proudly displayed the many ribbons she won. Imogene's greatest joys were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and keeping up on their activities. She is also preceded in death by her parents and a brother Fred Griffiths, Jr. Survivors include: Son: Tyrone Kamphaus, Clay Center, KS Son: Tyrone and wife Ladonna Kamphaus, Clay Center, KS Daughter: Karolyn and husband Doug Slaughter, Wakefield, KS Daughter: Judy and husband Benson Keil, Concordia, KS Daughter: Jane and husband Gene Burkman, Loveland , CO Son: Douglas and wife Deanne Kamphaus, Clay Center, KS Grandchildren: Jim Kamphaus, Wichita KS, Connie (Darrin) Barbour, Louisburg KS, Don (fiancee, Kim Welsh) Kamphaus, Clay Center KS, Troy (Carilee) Kitchener, Liberty MO, Tamara (Todd) Wichman, St. Marys KS, Kevin Keil, Concordia KS, Kristine (Mike) Kollath, Reinbeck IA, Ken Keil, Concordia KS, Joshua (Sherrilynn) Burkman, Pocatello ID, Gina (David) Rauh, Lakewood CO, Jackie (fiancé, Ben Moore) Kamphaus, Clay Center KS, Joseph Kamphaus, Clay Center Great-grandchildren: Grady and Bristol Barbour, Tradyn Kitchener, Brookman and Bailey Wichman, Jaedynn Burkman Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 2:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Idana, Kansas. Officiating the service will be Rev. James Byers. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas. Visitation will be held on Wednesday 3-8 PM at the funeral home. The family will greet friends from 7-8 PM Memorials can be made to Idana Presbyterian Church c/o the funeral home