In Memory Of
Elaine C. Owensby
1922
2013
Elaine C. Owensby
January 12, 1922 — April 21, 2013
Elaine C. Owensby, 91, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on January 12, 1922 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel E. and Hannah O. (Lindquist) Countryman.
Elaine graduated from Olsburg High School in Olsburg, Kansas. Elaine earned her practical nurse diploma and began a career as a mental health technician for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in both Topeka and for a short time, Waco, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Air Force Sergeants Association Auxiliary and was a lifetime member of VA DAV Auxiliary.
On March 13, 1943, she married Kenneth L. Owensby at Denver, Colorado. He preceded her in death June 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Samuel Armand Countryman.
Survivors include her four sons, Gary L. (Lyra McCarty) Owensby, Overland Park; Ron L. Owensby, Topeka; G. Wayne (Maureen O'Donovan) Owensby, Topeka and Ken (Christeen) Owensby, Jr., Silver Lake; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25 at Penwell-Gabel -Mid-Town Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 725 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, 66606 or Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St, Ste. 100, Topeka, 66614.
To leave a special memory of Elaine, please visit the guestbook below.
Elaine graduated from Olsburg High School in Olsburg, Kansas. Elaine earned her practical nurse diploma and began a career as a mental health technician for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in both Topeka and for a short time, Waco, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Air Force Sergeants Association Auxiliary and was a lifetime member of VA DAV Auxiliary.
On March 13, 1943, she married Kenneth L. Owensby at Denver, Colorado. He preceded her in death June 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Samuel Armand Countryman.
Survivors include her four sons, Gary L. (Lyra McCarty) Owensby, Overland Park; Ron L. Owensby, Topeka; G. Wayne (Maureen O'Donovan) Owensby, Topeka and Ken (Christeen) Owensby, Jr., Silver Lake; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25 at Penwell-Gabel -Mid-Town Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 725 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, 66606 or Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St, Ste. 100, Topeka, 66614.
To leave a special memory of Elaine, please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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