Olinda D. Boyd

Olinda D. Boyd, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 at a Topeka care facility. She was born on May 29, 1919 in Marshall Co., KS, the daughter of Dietrich and Johnna Wendt Pralle. She was raised in Marysville before moving to Topeka in 1942. She was a homemaker and operated an in home ironing business.

Olinda married James S. Boyd on June 17, 1942 in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was also preceded in death by five brothers. Survivors include one brother; Norman Pralle of Wyoming, one sister; Della Tuttle of Washington, KS and several great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Olinda will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Heart Of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66614.