Fern Raleigh Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Fern Raleigh (Manhattan, Kansas), who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fern Raleigh to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur H. Harder and Anna M. Harder (Hassman); her former husband Leo; her son Mike; her siblings, Raymond, Robert Harder, Florine Richmond and Velma Warburton; her grandchild Chris Bieber; and her son-in-law Jack Jackson.
She is survived by: her husband Raleigh Insurance; her daughters, Colleen Reinert (Don), Rebecca Jackson (late Jack Jackson), Nancy Raleigh (Steve Lee) and Terri Bornholdt (Tim); her grandchildren, Juliana Gross (Craig), Heather Thiessen (Scott Case), Heidi Pucket (Andy), Cory Bieber (Brandi), Steve Gonzales (Robyn), Hilarie Hecox (Shane), Lucas Raleigh (Kylee), Fletcher Raleigh (Karlyn), Cody Bornholdt (Ashley) and Katie Albers (Adam); her great grandchildren, Taylor, Brooke Thiessen, Addison Vagts, Kirsten, Dylan Bieber, Elijah, Cole Bieber, Makayla Brand (Patrick), Madison, Sarabeth, Reagan Gonzales, Henry, Halle, Hattie Hecox, Saelyn, Lincoln Raleigh, Cash Albers and Baby Raleigh; and her great great grandchild Colton Gonzales. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mcpherson First United Methodist Church (1200 E Kansas Ave, McPherson, KS 67460). A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Raleigh-Windom Memorial Fund, in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.
