WaKeeney, KS area resident, LyNette Jo (Gaschler) Proctor passed away May 11, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. She was 50 years of age. LyNette was born January 30, 1966 in WaKeeney, to William J. and Betty Jo (Cochran) Gaschler.

LyNette had lived many years in Farmington, NM, but had moved back to Wakeeney several years ago. She drove the city bus for Wakeeney and was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She loved her pets, and was known for her green thumb, as she loved to garden, particularly flowers. It wasn't uncommon to see LyNette at area auctions and garage sales. She was a proud mother, and will be forever missed by many.

Survivors include her mother, Betty Jo Pennington of WaKeeney; a daughter Grace' Lynn Glatz of WaKeeney; a brother, Bill "Joker" Gaschler, Jr. of Collyer; a sister, Rene Owens of Commerce, Texas; a nephew Lance Gaschler of Augusta, Kansas and many cousins, extended family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Bill Gaschler, her step father Don Pennington, and her grandparents. LyNette's kindness and loving spirit touched the lives of many.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

There will be no visitation. Cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the LyNette Proctor Memorial Fund to help with Grace's education. Checks made to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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