Fleta Lucille Hanlon was born June 3, 1930, in Norton County, KS to William
A. and Mabell Minerva (Barrett) Engelhardt. She passed away April 16,
2022, at the Norton Andbe Home at the age of 91.
Fleta grew up in Norton, Kansas and graduated from Norton Community
High School in 1948. For years, she worked as a Telephone Operator for
Bell Telephone in Norton until they closed and then later in Abilene,
Topeka, and various locations. While in Topeka, she was an active member
for the Silver Haired Legislature. She married Lewis V. Howell, he
passed away in 1977. Fleta then married Wayne Hanlon and gained six
stepchildren from their marriage. In her spare time, she enjoyed
painting, gardening, and taking care of plants since she had a green
thumb. Most of all Fleta loved spending time with her nieces, nephews,
and grandchildren. She was a member of the Norton Christian Church,
American Legion Auxiliary, and the Norton Genealogical Society.
Fleta was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Lewis in
1977; second husband, Wayne in 2001; brother Howard Engelhardt, and
sister, Helen Bryant. She is survived by her sister, Virginia McMillin
of Delia, KS; brother, Lyle (Nancy) Engelhardt of Almena, stepchildren:
John, Curtis, Rosalie, Theresa, Linda, and Lucinda; and many nieces,
nephews, great and great-great nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 23, 2022, at
the funeral home Burial will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 4-7:00 pm Friday, April 22, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Christian Church for camp scholarships and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com