In Memory Of
Gonul Wines
1949
2024
Gonul Wines
May 14, 1949 — April 19, 2024
Gonul Wines, 74, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1949 in Istanbul, Turkey to Saban Ersoy and Cemile Baltacioglu.
Gonul was affectionately nicknamed Yildiz, which means star in Turkish. Yildiz married the love of her life, John, at the young age of 19 while he was stationed at a nearby Air Force base. Together, they raised four children in several places around the world, including Turkey, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Alaska, and Kansas.
Yildiz enjoyed gardening, cooking, bowling, solving puzzles, and spending time with family. She was known for being a second mom to many of her children's friends. Yildiz had a huge heart and she shared it with so many people. She was a friend to all, and often the life of the party. Indeed, she was a bright star.
Gonul is survived by her loving husband, John Wines; children, Banu King, Cem Wines, Akin Wines, and Tijen Thuro; In-Laws, Ted Marshall, Jason King, and Jessi Wines; grandchildren, Austin Thuro, Leyla Thuro, Jaden King, Alan Miller, Kristen Marshall, Alexander Wines, and Elsie Wines; and her great grandchildren, Amelia Marshall and Parker Marshall.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
To leave a message for Gonul's family, or to share a special memory, click on the "Share Memories" button above.
Gonul was affectionately nicknamed Yildiz, which means star in Turkish. Yildiz married the love of her life, John, at the young age of 19 while he was stationed at a nearby Air Force base. Together, they raised four children in several places around the world, including Turkey, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Alaska, and Kansas.
Yildiz enjoyed gardening, cooking, bowling, solving puzzles, and spending time with family. She was known for being a second mom to many of her children's friends. Yildiz had a huge heart and she shared it with so many people. She was a friend to all, and often the life of the party. Indeed, she was a bright star.
Gonul is survived by her loving husband, John Wines; children, Banu King, Cem Wines, Akin Wines, and Tijen Thuro; In-Laws, Ted Marshall, Jason King, and Jessi Wines; grandchildren, Austin Thuro, Leyla Thuro, Jaden King, Alan Miller, Kristen Marshall, Alexander Wines, and Elsie Wines; and her great grandchildren, Amelia Marshall and Parker Marshall.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
To leave a message for Gonul's family, or to share a special memory, click on the "Share Memories" button above.
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