Marylin Roberta Yonning obituary: Marylin Roberta Yonning's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Marylin Roberta Yonning
1931 - 2014
In Memory Of
Marylin Roberta Yonning
1931 - 2014
Born September 19, 1931 in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of Erwin J.F. and Clara (Matzke) Wegner, she graduated from Onaga High School in 1949.
Mrs. Yonning was an office assistant at Kansas State University, retiring after over 35 years, the last 25 years at McCain Auditorium.
She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, past member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan, and Epsilon Sigma Alpha in Manhattan.
She was a highly accomplished seamstress and enjoyed the many hours she spent knitting, crocheting and embroidering.
On October 16, 1949 in Wheaton, Kansas, she married James L. Yonning. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nikolaus Drake Richardson on February 1, 1999 and half-brother, Lyle Erwin Wegner on September 20, 1988.
Survivors include her children, Kathryn E. Richardson (Daniel), Topeka and Wayne J. Yonning (Janet), Hopewell, VA; her sister, Arletta L. Bennett (Richard), Aurora, CO; three grandchildren, Holly M. Lowe, Brandon W. Yonning and Adam A. Yonning; two step-granddaughters, Nicolle Jack and Courtney Bornstein; six great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23 at Faith Lutheran Church. Cremation will follow and private inurnment will be in Wamego Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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Born September 19, 1931 in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of Erwin J.F. and Clara (Matzke) Wegner, she graduated from Onaga High School in 1949.
Mrs. Yonning was an office assistant at Kansas State University, retiring after over 35 years, the last 25 years at McCain Auditorium.
She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, past member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan, and Epsilon Sigma Alpha in Manhattan.
She was a highly accomplished seamstress and enjoyed the many hours she spent knitting, crocheting and embroidering.
On October 16, 1949 in Wheaton, Kansas, she married James L. Yonning. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nikolaus Drake Richardson on February 1, 1999 and half-brother, Lyle Erwin Wegner on September 20, 1988.
Survivors include her children, Kathryn E. Richardson (Daniel), Topeka and Wayne J. Yonning (Janet), Hopewell, VA; her sister, Arletta L. Bennett (Richard), Aurora, CO; three grandchildren, Holly M. Lowe, Brandon W. Yonning and Adam A. Yonning; two step-granddaughters, Nicolle Jack and Courtney Bornstein; six great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23 at Faith Lutheran Church. Cremation will follow and private inurnment will be in Wamego Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To leave a message for Marilyn's family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM
Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604
Interment
Wamego City Cemetery
Wamego, Kansas
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family