Thelma A. (Lou) Finke

Thelma A. (Lou) Finke, age 77, died early Tuesday morning, January 19, 2016, at the Minneola District Hospital, Minneola, Kansas.

She was born March 27, 1938, at Meade, Kansas, the daughter of Warren and Florence (Hardaway) Wells. As a young girl she attended grade school in Meade until the 8th grade and then attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School in 1956. A longtime resident of Fowler, she formerly owned and operated the Town and Country Café in Fowler for many years.

She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, arts and crafts, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends.

In 1955, she married Monte Finke. They were married for several years before divorcing.

She is survived by:
Two sons, Brain Finke of Fowler, Kansas
Kelly Finke of Minneola, Kansas

A daughter, Marcella (Marcy) Krisle of Minneola, Kansas

Two brothers, Larry Wells of Fowler, Kansas
Robert Wells of Arizona

Five grandchildren Two great-grandchildren

She is preceded in death by a son, Keith A. Finke; a daughter, Cheryl A. Finke; a grandson, Eric Rickers; a close friend, Ronnie Wears; her parents; two brothers, Alvin and John Wells; and a sister, Marie.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Graceland Cemetery, Meade.

The family would welcome memorials to the Minneola District Hospital in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com