In Memory Of
Sarah M. Senner
1907
2012
Sarah M. Senner
October 20, 1907 — February 19, 2012
Sarah M. Senner, 104, of St. Joseph, MO, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at her home. Born October 20, 1907 in Maitland, MO, the daughter of Marvin P. and Maud V. Kneale Meadows, she grew up on her parents' farm in Cloud Co, KS.
Sarah taught school in Kansas for 37 years, beginning in a one-room school house, teaching all eight grades, and retiring from Rochester Grade School in Topeka in 1972.
On October 10, 1940, she married Harold E. Senner. Together, they raised two daughters, Sarah Jane and Mary Ann. Sarah was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, her husband of 63 years, and her daughter, Mary A. Schneider. She is survived by her daughter, Jane (Urban) Wise, seven grandchildren, Michael J. (Naomi) Wise, Robert G. (Theresa) Wise, Katherine A. (Isaac) Lucero, Michele J. (Jay) Helsel, Daniel U. (Sarah) Wise, Scott (Michele) Schneider, Bradley R. (Margaret) Schneider and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel in Topeka, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Corby Place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor's choice.
Sarah taught school in Kansas for 37 years, beginning in a one-room school house, teaching all eight grades, and retiring from Rochester Grade School in Topeka in 1972.
On October 10, 1940, she married Harold E. Senner. Together, they raised two daughters, Sarah Jane and Mary Ann. Sarah was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, her husband of 63 years, and her daughter, Mary A. Schneider. She is survived by her daughter, Jane (Urban) Wise, seven grandchildren, Michael J. (Naomi) Wise, Robert G. (Theresa) Wise, Katherine A. (Isaac) Lucero, Michele J. (Jay) Helsel, Daniel U. (Sarah) Wise, Scott (Michele) Schneider, Bradley R. (Margaret) Schneider and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel in Topeka, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Corby Place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor's choice.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, February 25, 2012
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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