Verna Lorraine Cross, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village, Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born May 26, 1939 in Flagler, Colorado, the daughter of Walter K. and Florence L. Magerfleisch.

She married her husband, Robert E. Cross, Sr., on October 27, 1963 in Hutchinson, Kansas, and remained married for 56 years.

She found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, and growing irises.

Verna is survived by: her husband, Robert E. Cross, Sr. of Hutchinson, Kansas; her children, Robert E. ( Alexa ) Cross, Jr. of Hutchinson, Kansas, Melinda A. Amack of Haven, Kansas, Richard L. ( Stephanie) Cross of Wichita, Kansas; 1 brother, Kenneth ( Annette) Magerfleisch of Branson West, Missouri; 9 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 brothers, Richard, Marvin and David Magerfleisch.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.  Memorial gifts may be made to Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village, Hutchinson, Kansas and left in care of Old Mission - Heritage Funeral Home, 528 North Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas.