Donna Hartzell obituary: Donna Hartzell's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Donna JoAnn (Porter) Hartzell
1932 - 2017
In Memory Of
Donna JoAnn (Porter) Hartzell
1932 - 2017
Donna was born November 3, 1932, in York Township, Steuben County, IN, to Andrew Floyd and Luana (Blackman) Porter. She graduated from Metz High School in 1951. She married Rex Hartzell on June 19, 1960, in Metz, IN. Together they had three children. Donna was very involved in her children’s lives, volunteering as room mother at their schools and caring for her grandchildren when they were young. She taught Sunday School and was involved in Women’s Fellowship at First Congregational Church, where Rex and Donna are long-time members. One of the highlights of Donna’s travels was the trip she and Rex took to Japan. She enjoyed being outdoors and camping but above everything she loved her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Rex Hartzell; three children, Allen (Catherine) Hartzell of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Hartzell, and Daniel (Andrea) Hartzell; four grandchildren, Grace, Emily, Caitlon, and Zachary Hartzell; and sister-in-law, Joanne Porter.
Donna was preceded in death by three brothers, Dean (Joan) Porter, Virgil Porter, and Sanford Porter.
A funeral ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins, Topeka, KS. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, 3625 SW 29th Street, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
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Donna was born November 3, 1932, in York Township, Steuben County, IN, to Andrew Floyd and Luana (Blackman) Porter. She graduated from Metz High School in 1951. She married Rex Hartzell on June 19, 1960, in Metz, IN. Together they had three children. Donna was very involved in her children’s lives, volunteering as room mother at their schools and caring for her grandchildren when they were young. She taught Sunday School and was involved in Women’s Fellowship at First Congregational Church, where Rex and Donna are long-time members. One of the highlights of Donna’s travels was the trip she and Rex took to Japan. She enjoyed being outdoors and camping but above everything she loved her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Rex Hartzell; three children, Allen (Catherine) Hartzell of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Hartzell, and Daniel (Andrea) Hartzell; four grandchildren, Grace, Emily, Caitlon, and Zachary Hartzell; and sister-in-law, Joanne Porter.
Donna was preceded in death by three brothers, Dean (Joan) Porter, Virgil Porter, and Sanford Porter.
A funeral ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins, Topeka, KS. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, 3625 SW 29th Street, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for Donna’s family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, August 18, 2017 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:00am
First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins, Topeka, KS 66604
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