Marna A. Kornelson, 81, died Feb. 6, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Stafford to Virgil and Gladys Ward.
Marna worked as a manager for the Kansas State Fair dairy barn and L&D laundry.
On April 23, 1948, she married Waymen Kornelson. He died April 20, 2002.
She is survived by: children, Toby Mendoza of South Hutchinson, Toni Parker of Hutchinson, Thomas W. "Tom" Kornelson of Hutchinson; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a great great-grandchild; brother, Bill Ward of Hutchinson. Marna was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Eileen Boarders; and brother, Gary Ward.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Fairlawn Burial Park, with Chaplain Bob Phipps officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.