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Arlene R. Kough

Arlene R. Kough

  • December 10, 1921 - February 13, 2012
  • McPherson, Kansas
  • In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Cedars, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, or McPherson College, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home.
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“Dear Ann, John and Colin, I am sad for the loss of your mother, for I have lost a friend. I know you have lost more, and my thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Evelyn Bowman - Lenexa, , KS

“Some of my best memories growing up were going to Morgan Hill to visit Auntie Arlene and Uncle Jack. Jack entertained us with stories and...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Debbie (Stucky) and Michael Dempsey - MO

“To the Kough Family, We will be thinking of you all Monday as you celebrate Arlene's long and good life. It was good to hear you all had some...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Cathy and Terry Matlack - KS

“Arlene always brought a smile to everyones face and that is no exaggeration. The moments that we spent were always special because she knew how to...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Dale, Sarah, Alana, Ryan Dempsey - TX

“Soon after Arlene moved to Mc we became friends and we attended Wichita Wings Soccer Games and concerts. Your parents were friends of Stan. I have...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Barbara Sargent Johnson - NH

“Ann, John and Colin, I will be thinking of you at this time. Memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy. I know you have many good...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Phyllis McCosh - Lenexa, KS

“Even though we didn't get to see you often you will be greatly missed. I'm so glad for our visit in October. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Donn Fishburn - Placitas, NM


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Arlene R. Kough, 90, of McPherson, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, KS. She was a homemaker and had been a McPherson resident since 1985, moving from Morgan Hill, CA.

Mrs. Kough was born December 10, 1921, in Lone Star, Kansas, the daughter of Martin D. and Pearl I. (Fishburn) Flory. She was one of four children born to the Flory family.

Arlene was a graduate of McPherson College, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. She later served on the McPherson College's Board of Trustees. Arlene was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Ladies Reading Circle, and Friends in Council. In addition, she also served as a volunteer at the Hess Fitness Center and for Meals on Wheels.

On July 1, 1944, she was united in marriage to John K. "Jack" Kough in Brooklyn, NY. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1982.

Survivors include: a daughter, Ann Kough (John Kennedy, Jr.) of Laguna Beach, CA; two sons, John Flory Kough of Abilene, KS and Colin Keller Kough (Cathy) of Salem, OR; two sisters, Vena Stucky of Wichita, KS and Vera Whitaker of McPherson, KS; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jack, and a brother, Martin D. Flory, Jr.

The memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 20, 2012, at the McPherson Church of the Brethren. Rev. Chris Whitacre and Pastor Kathryn Whitacre will officiate the service. There will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place in the Washington Creek Church Cemetery (Douglas County, KS) at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Cedars, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, or McPherson College, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.