Iris Ruth Ozmun

Iris Ruth Ozmun, 62, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.
She was born March 26, 1947, in Superior, Nebraska, the daughter of Stanley E. and E. Lucile (Butts) Ozmun. Survivors include her mother Lucile Ozmun of Jewell KS; a brother, Ralph Ozmun (Lula) of Morristown TN; a sister, Carole Thompson (Ken) of Broken Arrow OK; cousins, niece, nephew, great nieces and great nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley; her paternal grandparents Ward and Ruth Ozmun; and maternal grandparents, Rueben and Mary Butts.
She attended Jewell Elementary and High Schools, Fort Hays State College, Washburn University, and earned her Bachelor's of Business Administration degree through Baker University. A long-time resident of Topeka, Iris was employed by Meade Insurance, Santa Fe Railway, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Blakely Crop Hail, Great American Crop Insurance, and the Kitchen Gallery.
Iris was an active member of Brookwood Covenant Church and the Kansas Theta Chapter of Delta Theta Chi Sorority.
Visitation for friends will be from 5 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 5th' at Brookwood Covenant Church, 3601 SW 33rd St. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 11am at Brookwood Covenant Church, followed by an 2 p.m. service, Thursday, January 7 at Melby Mortuary, Mankato KS. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brookwood Covenant Church, Multiple Myeloma Research, or Midland Hospice Services, sent c/o Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka KS 66614.