Clara Elizabeth Young Obituary
The passing of Clara Elizabeth Young of Olpe, Kansas occurred on September 14, 2026. Clara, born on April 17, 1928, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clara Elizabeth Young to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Peter and Clara Anna Gudde Jansen; her husband James Arthur Young; her sons, Clinton and Steven Young; and her grandsons, Andrew and Austin Young.
She is survived by: her children, Robert L. Young (Linda) of Wilmington, Leonard A. Young of Olpe, Wayne R. Young of Madison, Louis J. Young (Julie) of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Keith A. Young (Lisa) of Rocky Mount, Missouri, Rita C. Hensel of Hutchinson, Michelle D. Jones (Tracy) of White City, Catherine L. Kasten (Randy) of Herington and Brenda M. Adams of Murrells Inlet. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A prayer will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the St. Joseph Church (306 Iowa St, Olpe, KS 66865). A Mass will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Life Center or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.
