Katherine Wilder obituary: Katherine Wilder's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Katherine Jo "Kathy" Wilder
1951 - 2017
In Memory Of
Katherine Jo "Kathy" Wilder
1951 - 2017
She was born October 19, 1951, in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of General Dewey and Gladys (Beard) Wilder.
For 18 years, Kathy provided childcare for numerous Topeka families.
Kathy is survived by her children: Donald (Dana) Myers, Jr., Norman Myers, Tammy (Josh) Crouse, Crystal (Michael) Hewitt, Amanda Grame and Amy Moon (Jeremy), all of Topeka; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and siblings, Barbara Frisby, Sandra Morrison, Carol Beam, Joyce Wilder, Steve Wilder and Anna Wilder.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Tyler Crouse and siblings, Dorothy Gowan, Virginia Whitmarsh, Patricia Pongrats, Richard Dustin, Paul Dustin and Marilyn Barrett.
Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, followed by a gathering and visitation until 8:00 p.m.
Private graveside services will be at a later date at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Kathy or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
She was born October 19, 1951, in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of General Dewey and Gladys (Beard) Wilder.
For 18 years, Kathy provided childcare for numerous Topeka families.
Kathy is survived by her children: Donald (Dana) Myers, Jr., Norman Myers, Tammy (Josh) Crouse, Crystal (Michael) Hewitt, Amanda Grame and Amy Moon (Jeremy), all of Topeka; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and siblings, Barbara Frisby, Sandra Morrison, Carol Beam, Joyce Wilder, Steve Wilder and Anna Wilder.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Tyler Crouse and siblings, Dorothy Gowan, Virginia Whitmarsh, Patricia Pongrats, Richard Dustin, Paul Dustin and Marilyn Barrett.
Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, followed by a gathering and visitation until 8:00 p.m.
Private graveside services will be at a later date at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Kathy or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Service
Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Gathering and Visitation
Friday, March 31, 2017 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Interment
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
3616 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family