Larned – Eleanor H.J. Tammen, 92, passed away April 21, 2014 at the Cedars Care Home, McPherson.

She was born May 10, 1921 in Albert. The daughter of Fred H. and Mattie G. Folkerts Hemken; after living in Colorado Springs from 1957 to 1961, she moved to Larned and was a resident from 1961 to 2005. She then moved to McPherson, she was a Homemaker.

She was a former member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Larned and a present member of the Grace Lutheran Church in McPherson, and Mary-Martha’s Circle of Larned. She enjoyed baking, reading, and loved gardening. She was especially known for her Fried Chicken, homemade bread and delicious graham cracker pie.

On August 27, 1941 she married Leonard F. Tammen at Albert, KS. He passed away March 12, 2009.

Survivors include: a son Glenn Tammen and wife Ronda, McPherson, a daughter Loretta Stephenson, Rozel; a brother, Leonard Hemken and wife Nancy, Ovideo, Florida; a sister, Louise Haller, Topeka; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by; a son-in-law, Ramon Stephenson and a brother-in-law, W.E. (Eddie) Haller.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Grace Lutheran Church, Larned with Rev. Dale Dumperth presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday with family present from 6pm to 8pm Thursday at the Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Grace Lutheran Church of Larned, or the Grace Lutheran Church of McPherson both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.