Arlene Zima obituary: Arlene Zima's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Arlene V. Zima
1926 - 2018
In Memory Of
Arlene V. Zima
1926 - 2018
She was born on November 16, 1926 in Richland, KS to Art and Flora Cole. She was a graduate of Berryton High School.
She married Joseph R. Zima of St. Marys, KS on October 5, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1997. Together they owned and operated Zima Grocery in Topeka, KS for several years. Arlene later worked for Montgomery Ward, and retired from the Fleming Company.
She is survived by children, Joseph W. Zima (Janet), Janet E. Lindgren (John), Nancy L. Zima, and Kathy A. Zima-Sauer (Mike). She was the proud grandmother of four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Lindgren.
Arlene will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 37th & Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 4:30 until 7:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Southwest Chapel. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Berryton, KS.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Midland Care Hospice.
To leave a special message for Arlene's family, please click the "Share Memories" button below.
She was born on November 16, 1926 in Richland, KS to Art and Flora Cole. She was a graduate of Berryton High School.
She married Joseph R. Zima of St. Marys, KS on October 5, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1997. Together they owned and operated Zima Grocery in Topeka, KS for several years. Arlene later worked for Montgomery Ward, and retired from the Fleming Company.
She is survived by children, Joseph W. Zima (Janet), Janet E. Lindgren (John), Nancy L. Zima, and Kathy A. Zima-Sauer (Mike). She was the proud grandmother of four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Lindgren.
Arlene will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 37th & Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 4:30 until 7:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Southwest Chapel. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Berryton, KS.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Midland Care Hospice.
To leave a special message for Arlene's family, please click the "Share Memories" button below.
Services & Gatherings
In State
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
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Visitation
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Service
Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 1:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Interment
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Berryton, Kansas
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
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