Anna LaVerne Regenold Kellison
June 30, 1923 – Oct. 21, 2020
OSAGE CITY — Anna LaVerne Regenold Kellison died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at Peterson Assisted Living, Osage City. She was 97.
Anna was born June 30, 1923, in Osage City, the daughter of George and Leah (Lane) Regenold. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1941.
She married John Melton Kellison Aug. 25, 1946, in Osage City. He preceded her in death.
To this union, four children were born Stephen, Janis, Greg and Mark. LaVerne was a life-long homemaker and pastor’s wife to her husband and children.
LaVerne was a member of Osage City First Presbyterian Church, ECAT and volunteered at VA. She was an avid Scrabble player.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Kellison; a brother, Louis “Buzz” Regenold; and a sister, Louellen “Annie” Stromgren.
Laverne is survived by three children, Janis Holiwell and husband, Clyde, Topeka, Greg Kellison and wife, Linda, St. Louis, Mo., and Mark Kellison and wife, Diane, Wichita; five grandchildren, Dawna, Kelsey, Ben, Adam and Laura; six great-grandchildren Evan, Kayla, Samantha, Cassie, Danny and Miabella; and a nephew, Barry.
Cremation is planned. Memorial service to be planned at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Osage City First Presbyterian Church and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth St., Osage City, KS 66523.
Condolences may be expressed at Vanarsdalefs.com.
