Elsie E. Geisler Kunce

February 27, 1925 - November 5, 2021

Elsie E. Geisler Kunce, 96, of Onarga, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Danforth surrounded by her family. She was born on February 27, 1925 in Onarga, the daughter of Clarence and Ada (McMullen) Tilstra. She first married George R. Geisler and later married Billy Ray Kunce. Elsie is survived by two daughters, Pat Kemarly of Onarga and Sharon (Ron) Henrichs of Danforth; one son, Russell (Marilynn) Geisler of Onarga; eight grandchildren, Shirley (Dale) Melton, Steve (Angel) Kemarly, Tamie Miller, Heather (Jason) Valtos, Mike (Mandi) Henrichs, Lisa Geisler, April Geisler, and Kevin (Tyler) Kemarly; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by both parents, five brothers, Clarence Tilstra, Kenneth Tilstra, Chet Tilstra, Ralph Tilstra, and Art Tilstra; one sister, Helen Seng; twin siblings that passed away at birth; and one son-in-law, Don Kemarly. Elsie was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. Elsie was the owner and operator of Geisler’s Restaurant in Onarga for twenty years. She also worked at Louis Melind in Onarga for twenty years. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Vicki Killus officiating. Burial will follow in the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga. Memorials may be made to the Onarga Fire Department or the Onarga United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Please share a memory of Elsie at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.