Obituary of Loretta Marie Anderson

Loretta Marie Valeka Anderson was born June 28, 1941 in Palisade, CO. She was the fourth of seven children born to Frank Valeka and Florence (Pixler) Valeka. Loretta passed away October 4, 2016 in Lindsborg, KS. Survivors include her daughter, Katie Kent of Lawrence, KS; son, Greg Hanel (Lois) of Beloit, KS; two grandchildren, Brooke Kent and Cody Hanel of Lawrence, KS; and one sister, Janice Harris. She worked on the farm with her husband, Neill Hanel until she later ran the bar in Clifton, KS. It was there that she raised her two children. She also worked housekeeping in nursing homes, and an avid baseball player. Rita was raised in Burr Oak, KS. Rita lived in Cuba and Clifton, KS most of her adult life until moving to the Lindsborg area. Rita enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also had a love for dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jack, Jerry, Norman, and Roger Valeka; and sister; Naomi Buttman. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be designated for the Loretta Anderson family in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington, PO Box 386, Lindsborg, KS 67456. Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com