In Memory Of
Donna Schwader
Donna Schwader
Donna Lee Schwader, 82, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at her home.
Donna was born January 15, 1923 in Clarinda, IA, the daughter of Alwin and Lela Kingery.
She grew up in St. Joseph, MO. Donna married Chester Schwader on June 6, 1942. They later divorced.
For many years, she and her husband operated Comet Moving and Storage Company in Topeka. She later worked for Shawnee Federal Savings.
Donna was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters; Sheryl Schwader and Lyndall Wenger and husband, Wayne, all of Topeka; 2 grandchildren, Heather Eckerman, Wichita and Chad Wenger, Topeka; and three great grandchildren; Kelsi and Kyle Wenger and Connor Eckerman.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 23, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Schwader will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 P.M. on Thursday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care Inc., 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606
A special message for the family can be left online at www.PenwellGabel.com
Donna was born January 15, 1923 in Clarinda, IA, the daughter of Alwin and Lela Kingery.
She grew up in St. Joseph, MO. Donna married Chester Schwader on June 6, 1942. They later divorced.
For many years, she and her husband operated Comet Moving and Storage Company in Topeka. She later worked for Shawnee Federal Savings.
Donna was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters; Sheryl Schwader and Lyndall Wenger and husband, Wayne, all of Topeka; 2 grandchildren, Heather Eckerman, Wichita and Chad Wenger, Topeka; and three great grandchildren; Kelsi and Kyle Wenger and Connor Eckerman.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 23, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Schwader will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 P.M. on Thursday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care Inc., 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606
A special message for the family can be left online at www.PenwellGabel.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donna Schwader, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, December 22, 2005
6:00 - 7:30 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Friday, December 23, 2005
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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