Inez Katherine Vohs

Inez Katherine Vohs, 83, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Catholic Care Center, Wichita.

She was born November 18, 1940, in Galatia, the daughter of Alfred and Clara Polzin Reif.

A longtime area resident, she was a funeral director and embalmer in various states.

She graduated from Osborne High School in 1958 and Central State University, now known as the University of Central Oklahoma, in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She enjoyed music, quilting, sewing, gardening, and fishing and was a big sports fan, especially basketball. She loved going and watching her grandkids and great-grandkids play.

In June of 1958 she married Ralph Edmund Vohs, they later divorced.

She was currently a member of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in Haysville. Inez was an active member of the Catholic faith, which resonated in each parish she attended.

Survivors include a son, Gerald Vohs, Haysville; daughter, Mary (Kelly) Evans, Herman, Neb.; four brothers, Charles (Lucille) Reif, Plainville, Robert Reif, Phoenix, Arizona, Alfred “Al” Reif Jr., Osborne, and Victor Reif, Osborne; three sisters, Alice Snyder, Oolagah, Okla., Virginia Wench, Manhattan, and Theresa Boxum, Lebanon; two granddaughters, Christie (Mike) Solko, and Kate (Adam) Behrendt; four great-grandchildren, Braden Colglazier, Cade Colglazier, Will Behrendt, and Milo Behrendt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three infant children, Loretta Ann Vohs, Pauline Ann Vohs, and Jane Ann Vohs; two brothers, Edgar Reif and Arthur Reif; and a sister, Elizabeth Yarnell.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Inez Katherine Vohs memorial fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.