Kay Abitz

We are sad to announce the passing of Kay Abitz, Onaga, formally from Wheaton. She died at the age of 79 on October 26, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer. A grave side service and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be sent to the family for designation at a later date.

Kay was born June 12, 1943, in Westmoreland, KS the daughter of Sylvester and Katherine Fox Lolley. She was the youngest of six children. She attended Reves School in rural Wheaton and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1961. She later attended and graduated from Professional Beauty College in Kansas City, KS.

Kay owned and operated Joy and Kay's Beauty Shop in Bonner Springs, along with Joy (Teske) Zabel. Kay worked as the Assistant Post Master at the Wheaton Post Office for several years. She also worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide in Westmoreland and in Onaga and cleaned houses until she retired in 2008.

Kay married Franklin L. Abitz on June 23, 1962, at St Michaels Catholic Church, Wheaton. He preceded her in death in 2012. Kay was also preceded in death by a daughter Michelle "Shelly" Weisbender in 1994, her brothers Sylvester T. Lolley (infant) in 1931, Donald R. Lolley in 2007, Gerald E. Lolley in 2005 and a sister Marjorie "Sis" Lolley Walsh in 1971.

Kay was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church in Wheaton.

Kay is survived by a sister Delia "Dee" Goodman, Centralia. Two daughters, Sheila Krohn, Onaga and Stacy Schwartz, Onaga. Four grandchildren, Michael Ridder and wife Stacy, Westmoreland, Jordan Boswell and husband Craig, Onaga. Aaron Schwartz and wife Jazmine, Onaga and Kenzie Schwartz, Onaga. Four great-grandchildren, Carlie and Gannon Ridder, Breckyn and Kyron Boswell. Many nieces and nephews, great- nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Kay