Donnetta Lee (Kiser) LaShell was born November 29, 1933 to Floyd and Fern (See) Kiser in Scott City, Kansas. She passed away at her home in WaKeeney on Saturday, November 29, 2014, her 81st birthday.

Donnetta was raised in Scott County, moving to Utica. She was united in marriage to Leo Edward LaShell on June 2, 1951, two weeks after graduation. They lived on their farm in Trego County for over 50 years, building a life together while raising seven wonderful children. In 2003, they moved to WaKeeney, where they spent their remaining years together.

Donnetta held many jobs in her life. First and foremost, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived her life for her family, loving and caring for all of them absolutely and unconditionally. She held other positions, such as a cook at the Utica School District, and at a cafe in Ransom. She was actively involved in her church, 4-H, and supporting school sports. In her spare time, she loved to read, play cards, crochet, and go on "adventures" with her group of friends from WaKeeney.

Survivors include two sons, Leo "Butch" (Barbara) LaShell of Phillipsburg, Missouri, and Larry LaShell (Katy Kadlec) of Grand Junction, Colorado; five daughters, Brenda LaShell of Ulysses, Linda (Jim) Turley of WaKeeney, Sherry McGraw of Chattanooga, Tennesee, Suzanne (Darrell) Brown of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Jenette Lewis (Tim Epperson) of Ellis; grandchildren William LaShell, Patrick (Mari) LaShell, Heather LaShell, Terry Lutters, Alisha (Justin) Massingale, Justin Lutters, Lonna (Ross) Bartelson, Traci Turley, Kyra Turley (Tyler Fabrizius), Jami (Seth) Albers, Sean McGraw, Kelly (Bryan) Dickerson, Keisha Brown, Lindsey (Rodney) Zeboski, Kahle (J.D.) Songster, Tara Edwards, Chasse (Lisa) Ellis, Caleb (Jamie) Lewis, Cade Lewis, Colten Lewis, and Tiana Epperson; great-grandchildren, Samantha Lutters, Nick Taylor Tessa Lutters, Pixie Oversole, Cadyn McCoy, Kyler Henry, Cope Henry, Payton Selby, Hugh Turley, Adell Fabrizius, Maura Albers, Thaddeous Albers, Audrey Dickerson, Tanis Buker, and Jarek Songster; one brother, Dale (April) Kiser of Pennsylvania; and one sister, Libby (David) Farmer of Huntsville, Alabama. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Leo; son-in-law, Tony McGraw; grandsons, Stephen LaShell and Kelvin Brown; great-grandson, Maddox Albers; brother, W.O. Kiser; and sisters Charlene Farmer, LoRee Kiser and infant sister Shirley Kiser.

Donnetta was a miracle of life. Her love for others was unbounded, her kindness unequaled, and her laughter infectious. She enlightened the lives of those she was near, and may we all shine brighter for knowing her.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of WaKeeney. Burial will be in the Utica Cemetery, Utica.

Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Church of WaKeeney. Checks made to the church may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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