Mary Louise Wonser, 73, of LeRoy, KS, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 25, 1949 in El Dorado, KS, the daughter of Joel B. and Maxine (DeMoss) Wooldridge.

She was united in marriage to Leslie Paul Wonser on August 8, 1966 in El Dorado, KS. She drove a school bus for USD 205 Bluestem for many years. She was President of Latham Flint Hills Saddle Club and bowled in a league in her younger years.

Above anything she loved her family and spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leslie (Smoke) Wonser and her daughter, Mickie Watts.

She is survived by her three sons: Leslie Gene Wonser and wife Gail of Atlanta, KS; Mack Allen Wonser of LeRoy, KS; Paul Bryan Wonser and wife Tammy of Atlanta, KS; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cowley County Fire District #2 and may be sent in care of Jones Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Burlington, KS 66839.