Margaret Jewel Soest

Soest, Margaret Jewel, 85, loving mom and homemaker, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, John Edward and Marian Sullivan; sister, Mary Jane Hunter. Survivors include her son, Timothy (Michele) Soest of Wichita; daughter Linda (Roger) Morningstar of Lawrence; grandchildren, Jamie Morningstar of New York City, Linsey Morningstar of Kansas City, and Brady Morningstar of Tulsa; sister, Elizabeth Ann Gerhardt of Tulsa, many nieces and nephews, and her loving and faithful dog “Cubby”. The family wishes to thank the many friends who loved her. Service, 1:00 pm, Monday, March 5, Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, followed by a Celebration of Life at The Candle Club from 2:30-5:00. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.