BORN

1946

DIED

2017

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Kathleen Borniger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 10, 2017.

Kathleen Ann (Kerschen) Borniger 70, passed away at home May 8, 2017. Kathy comforted the sick and guarded the vulnerable. She was the head nurse on duty in the Watkins Hospital clinic when the Kansas Union was burned in 1970 and when the KU Computer Center was bombed a few months later. Kathy spent most of her working life as the school nurse at St. Thomas Aquinas in Wichita, and she was fiercely proud of it. She took delight in ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of children, the ultimate innocents. In her own words: "Sometimes it takes a child to show us the best in ourselves." Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Syl and Polly Kerschen; brothers, Jerry and Paul; and a sister, Sylvia. She is survived by her husband, Tom; sister, Beth (Ken) Johnson; daughters, Amy (Luke) Snow and Kate (Robert) Gonzales; son, Chris (Ashley); and five grandchildren, whom she loved wholeheartedly. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, May 15, and Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, both at St. Joseph Church, 145 S. Millwood Ave., Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory in the Valley, 3755 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218.

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August 14, 2017

Henry "Hank" Buscher

Thomas, so sorry for your loss. I was wondering about St. Joe grads today and came across the obit searching for you. She was the namesake of a tremendous saint and passed during the month of our Mother Mary, the spotless Flower in Heaven. She now knows the critical secrets of this 100th anniversary of Fatima. Praise God. Henry Buscher, Chalmette, La. [email protected] (5049390448)

May 18, 2017

Susan Ellis

Tom - We have been out of town. So sorry to read of your loss. She never hesitated to put you in your place and always made me laugh. Your family was blessed.

May 16, 2017

Dale Kurtenbach

Tom & family, the time that we knew Kathy was short. You were wonderful neighbors and we never forgot you. You are in our prayers. Ressers & Sheldons notified us.

May 15, 2017

Betty Mae Kerschen Kessler

Sincere emotions of sorrow to cousins too often unseen. May you find His consolation.

May 15, 2017

Tom! I'm so sorry for your loss and your family's loss. Kim Hagan told me about Kathy's passing at a much too young age. I was very surprised. I remember you adored her and I'm sure she was a wonderful person.

Jill Barney
(from Curfman, Harris, if you recall)

May 15, 2017

Karen Dodson (Kate's friend)

Borniger Family- So very sorry for your loss. May the good memories and your love for Kathy provide you comfort during this difficult time. In my thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2017

Deb Banzhaf

Kathy will be missed by many. Her caring nature, and wonderful sense of humor, affected all who knew her! My thoughts & prayers are with her family.

May 12, 2017

Shelli Dearing

I always enjoyed Kathy and her great sense of humor. We will miss her. You all are in our prayers.

May 12, 2017

Harrington Elaine

Kathy was a joy to work with and always caring and generous. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Harrington

May 12, 2017

brenda lane

you and your family are in our prayers ,we are just next door if i can do any thing to help,kathy was a grate mother ,wife ,sister ,grandmother and friend she will be missed

May 12, 2017

Monica Maack Tiller

Kathy Borniger was a beautiful human being, always funny, always giving. She cared about everybody, and her family was her life. A true friend to all, she will be sadly missed. May you rest in comfort and peace, Kathy. Keep up with your woodworking projects up there, and share a glass or two with Kay Brunton! Love you!

Posted by Monica Maack Tiller

May 12, 2017

Your mom left an imprint on the hearts of my family, we were forever changed by her love and care, loved her so much. We are so sorry for such a loss, can only imagine how much she will be missed by the family she was so immensely proud of.

May 12, 2017

Aunt Jae

I am sorry for your loss. May you have comfort in the thought at Romans that we are "convinced that neither death ... will be able to separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." May you have peace during these trying times.

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