Edna E. Probasco, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Prescott Country View. She was born on May 31, 1931, at Prescott, Kan., the daughter of Vernon and Myrtle Steele Wallace.
She served her country in the WAC, Women’s Air Corp.
She married Francis Mack Probasco on Oct. 12, 1958, at Prescott, Kan. He preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1993.
She worked as a cook in nursing homes and the Pleasanton School District. Edna was a member of the Pleasanton United Methodist Church, U.M.W., V.F.W. and the Order of Eastern Star.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Linda Slater; four brothers Harold, Harvey, Roland and Vernon Wallace; and three sisters Florence, LaVern and Erma.
She is survived by one son, Wallace Mack Probasco; one brother, Raymond Wallace; a sister, Frances “Aldean” Rogers; four grand and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Pleasanton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6–7 p.m., Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the church or American Cancer Society. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

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