Lila Rice obituary: Lila Rice's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Lila May Rice
1928 - 2023
In Memory Of
Lila May Rice
1928 - 2023
She was born November 30, 1928, in Sabetha, Kansas, the daughter of Eli and Minnie (Stoldt) Strahm. She graduated from Sabetha High School.
Lila was employed by The State of Kansas and USD 501, before retiring.
Lila married Arnold Lee Rice on April 9, 1950 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2006. She was also preceded her in death by three siblings, LeRoy A. Strahm, Mildred A. Stalder, and Anna M. Fenton.
Survivors include her sister, Darlene Drolett, numerous nieces and nephews.
Lila enjoyed embroidering, traveling, fishing, and camping.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, with funeral service to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604, or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a message for Lila's family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
She was born November 30, 1928, in Sabetha, Kansas, the daughter of Eli and Minnie (Stoldt) Strahm. She graduated from Sabetha High School.
Lila was employed by The State of Kansas and USD 501, before retiring.
Lila married Arnold Lee Rice on April 9, 1950 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2006. She was also preceded her in death by three siblings, LeRoy A. Strahm, Mildred A. Stalder, and Anna M. Fenton.
Survivors include her sister, Darlene Drolett, numerous nieces and nephews.
Lila enjoyed embroidering, traveling, fishing, and camping.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, with funeral service to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604, or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a message for Lila's family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family