Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Jeanenne M. (Buhrmann) Cullop, 73, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 in Wichita, Kan. She was born in Hartley to Louis and Ada (Bethke) Buhrmann. She grew up on the family farm south of Hartley, graduating from Hartley High School in 1968 before attending business school in Spencer.
She married Steven Sorensen shortly after and moved to Ames before relocating to Kansas. She worked as an administrative assistant for a number of organizations over her years and was always known for her hard work and dedication to any and all tasks at hand. She was committed to supporting her children, being heavily involved in Valley Center's PTA, fundraising, proms and sports programs.
She married Jeffrey Cullop on Jan. 1, 2000 and a new century began to unfold. She was so creative, always helping with flowers, food and decorations for family reunions, weddings and parties. She enjoyed being outside with her dogs working in the garden, taking care of her flowers and playing with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ada Buhrmann; and sister, LuAnn Hendrick-Stockton.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Cullop; son, Bryan (Arin) Sorensen and their children, Bryson and Blayne; daughter, Shandra (Matt) Robb and their children, Alexis, Xander and Korvin; stepson, Daniel (Kayla) Cullop and their daughter, Ella; stepson, Matt (Amanda) Claxton; brother, Dale (Jalane) Buhrmann; and other relatives.
A celebration service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 at Le Venue, 109 West Main Street, Valley Center, Kan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the American Cancer Society.