OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Margaret A. Seifert, 86, formerly of Osage City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Neuvant House, Lawrence, Kan. Margaret Ann Terril was born July 20, 1936, on the family farm near Altamont, Kan., the daughter to Lloyd J. and Letha (Gearhiser) Terril.
She graduated in 1954 from Labette County High School.
She was joined in marriage to Loyal F. Seifert, Aug. 1, 1954, on the family farm near Altamont. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage until Loyal’s passing Aug. 30, 2019. To this union two daughters were born, Linda and Brenda.
Margaret had worked at Hallmark-Osage Products, and later retired as a bank teller at Landmark Bank, Osage City.
She had been a Girl Scout leader. Margaret enjoyed watching grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s ball games and other activities, along with KSU, Chiefs and Royals. She spent many of hours sewing and quilting.
Margaret will be forever remembered by her daughters, Linda (Mike) Marshall, Lawrence, and Brenda Coursen, Emporia, Kan.; a sister, Sue (Bill) Yates, Nixa, Mo.; four grandchildren, Chris (Susan) Marshall and Kim (Matt) Duncan, both of Lawrence, Jacob Coursen, Emporia, and Justin (Meghan) Coursen, Ottawa, Kan.; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Stanley Terril; sister, Joan Geary; and son-in-law, Joe Coursen.
Cremation will take place and a private family service will be held later.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth St., Osage City, KS 66523. Condolences can be left at vanarsdalefs.com.
