Wilma Stratton Rife Obituary
In loving memory of Wilma Stratton Rife (Lawrence, Kansas), born in Newton, Kansas, who departed this world on November 16, 2025 at the age of 97. Wilma leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wallace Wilson Stratton and Mary Wenger; her husband Max Rife; and her daughters-in-law, Patti Rife and Gail Massie.
She is survived by: her children, Kurt Rife, Joel Rife (Nancy Coleman), Trish Rife (Pat Robinson) and Libby Rife (Ed Holub); her grandchildren, Shannon Rife-Brown (Brad Brown), Wilson Rife (Jessa Karst), Jacob Robinson (Abby Charles), Sam Robinson, Amanda Robinson, Chad Robinson Jessica Robinson and Zach Holub; her great grandchildren, Emery, Bethany and Lucian; and her pet Queen Emily.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made toward the Renovation of the Plymouth Sanctuary or the Lawrence Humane Society.
