Mary Bodenheimer obituary: Mary Bodenheimer's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Mary Bodenheimer
1938 - 2014
In Memory Of
Mary Bodenheimer
1938 - 2014
She was born August 28, 1938, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Kermit and Florence (Kepler) Burroughs.
In 1970, Mary began working for Jostens. After 33 years, she retired in December 2003 as a group leader in layout department. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
On March 6, 1955, she married Bob D. Bodenheimer in Emporia, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Kathy Jones-Parks (Marvin Parks), Karen Beckley and Kirsten Martinez (Marty), all of Topeka; siblings, Fred Burroughs (Cheri), Phyllis Pope, Bob Burroughs (Lillie) and Gary Burroughs; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Burroughs.
She loved to read, watch old western movies and most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 am, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 10th & Lane, Topeka. Private burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606.
She was born August 28, 1938, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Kermit and Florence (Kepler) Burroughs.
In 1970, Mary began working for Jostens. After 33 years, she retired in December 2003 as a group leader in layout department. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
On March 6, 1955, she married Bob D. Bodenheimer in Emporia, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Kathy Jones-Parks (Marvin Parks), Karen Beckley and Kirsten Martinez (Marty), all of Topeka; siblings, Fred Burroughs (Cheri), Phyllis Pope, Bob Burroughs (Lillie) and Gary Burroughs; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Burroughs.
She loved to read, watch old western movies and most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 am, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 10th & Lane, Topeka. Private burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, December 26, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Interment
Mount Hope Cemetery
4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family