Obituary of Ro Laible

June Rowena “Ro” Laible, 73, of Marquette passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Riverview Estates with her daughter by her side. Ro was born October 2, 1949 in El Dorado, KS to the late Ivan and the late Gladys (Stilley) Bailey. Ro worked as a Nurse’s Aide, a waitress, and a bartender. She loved to root for her Kansas football and basketball teams. Ro’s children knew her as someone who worked very hard to raise 5 kids on her own and they will always remember her that way. Survivors include her children: Don Oberle, Jr. of Bushton, KS; Roy Oberle (Melissa) of Bushton, KS; Cindy Brady of Chase, KS; Sheri Smith (Carlson) of Marquette, KS; and Christina Travis (Greg) of Salina, KS; sisters: Ruby Helfrich, and Pat Zadina (Mike); brother: Nick Bailey (Barbara); grandchildren: Heather, William, Kendra, Bridgette, Aubrianna, Rory, Presley, Cole, Justan, Kirk, Savannah, Kreal, Karliegh, Aleaha, and Alissa; as well as 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Ro is preceded in death by her parents; grandson: Gary Bryan Rosales; grandson-in-law: Michael Cox; and nephews: Bryan Lee Helfrich and Daniel Aaron Zadina. There will be visitation from 10a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 10 at the funeral home. The funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Jon Fillipi officiating. Burial will be in Marquette City Cemetery, following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverview Estates. Memorials and cards may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.