May 29, 1954 – May 25, 2024
BELOIT – Sondra J. Richardson, daughter of George Eilert and Anita (Brummer) Eilert was born May 29, 1954, in Beloit, KS, and passed away on May 25, 2024, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS, at the age of 69.
Sondra graduated from Cosmetology School at Academy of Hair Design in Salina, KS. Sondra and Janet Lervold owned a beauty shop in Scandia, KS, and later Sondra owned Hair Plus in Belleville, KS, until her retirement.
Sondra was united in marriage to John Richardson on August 27, 1987, and they greatly enjoyed 37 years of marriage together.
She was an active member of the Main Street Program in downtown Belleville, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Anita Eilert, and two sisters, Debbie and Diane.
She is survived by her husband, John Richardson of Belleville, KS; seven sisters, Kathy (Dave) Scott of Glen Elder, KS, Marlene Jaso of Louisville, KY, Darlene Fischer of Gardner, KS, Mary (John) Quinley of Salina, KS, Joan (Bill) Meysenburg of Salina, KS, Karen (Brad) Kesl of Hays, KS, and Donna (Scott) Remus of Glen Elder, KS; three brothers, Tim (Betty) Eilert of Beloit, KS, Henry (Betty) Eilert of Mankato, KS, and Gary (Sue) Eilert of Beloit, KS; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, KS, with Rev. Ryan McCandless officiating.
Private family inurnment will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Beloit, KS, at a later date.
Memorials may be given to St John’s Catholic Church, Beloit, KS, or Conners Cuddles, Belleville, KS.
Friends may sign the register book from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS. The family will greet friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the funeral home prior to the services.
Online condolences and information at www.bachelor- surber.com.
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th St., Belleville, KS, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
