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EVELYN DESCH Obituary

Evelyn N. Desch, 79, Topeka, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and seven children on December 18, 2011. Evelyn was born on December 14, 1932 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Thomas and Frances (Seifner) Cawley. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, George V. Desch, Topeka; seven children, Lisa Thomas, (Ken), Sarasota FL, Linda Zuchowski, (Robert), Lenexa KS, Connie Hund, (Joe), Paxico KS, Kathy Sinclair, (Paul), Overland Park KS, Gina Roth, (David), Overland Park KS, Judy Desch, Shawnee KS, Hank Desch, (Jolynn), Warrenton VA; 17 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; siblings, Fr. Thomas Cawley, C.M, Marie Ice, Bob Cawley, Galen Cawley, Dennis Cawley, Phyllis Forchee and David Cawley. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS 66614; where a parish rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th St., Topeka KS 66604. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 20, 2011.

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Gavin Wittman

December 28, 2011

Judy,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother, she was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers to you and all your family.

Mary Wilcox

December 28, 2011

Gina, David and Families You are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace at this most difficut time.

December 22, 2011

George, Lisa, Linda, Connie, Kathy, Gina, Judy & Hank. I am so sorry for your loss. I have so so many memories of camping trips and superbowl parties. Memories I will never forget. My prayers are with you all. Jodie (Renyer) Williams

Janet Triunfo

December 21, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss, Gina. I am thinking of you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Christina Melling

December 21, 2011

Gina, I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences...you are in my thoughts and prayers. All my love,
Christina

Paul Buhler

December 20, 2011

To all the extended family: you have our thoughts and prayers over this holiday. Celebrate the happy memories.

Laurie Fletchall

December 20, 2011

George and family you are in our prayers. The Don (Theresa) Fletchall family.

Lori Pfeiffer-Ogan

December 20, 2011

Judy/Desch family: May the Lord comfort you all during this difficult time and hold you close to his heart. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kerry Matson

December 20, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom, Emilie, Nick and Mike Gorski

December 20, 2011

Linda, Bob and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

December 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Evelyn's legacy continues on with her fantastic family. I will always remember her eating her livers and gizzards. Sincerely, Steve Ketteler

December 20, 2011

Gina and family - I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sean Seyb (Shawnee KS)

Theresa Abel

December 20, 2011

Uncle George and Desch cousins --- We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. We know this is a very difficult time and we are saying many extra prayers for the strength you will need in the days ahead.
Aunt Evie was a very kind and loving person. We have many fond memories. She will most definitely be missed.
Love to all......Chris, Theresa, Matthew, Katelyn, Mark, Jodi and Hannah Abel

cheryl zibell

December 20, 2011

dear lisa. so sorry for the loss of your mom. you are in our thoughts and prayers. sincerely cheryl zibell blevins

Bruce and Kathy Smilie

December 19, 2011

Our prayers and condolences are with you during this time. You were blessed with a wonderful, wife, mother and grandmother. I know she will be missed.

Kristi Ice Smith

December 19, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Evie's passing. We are so glad that y'all were able to spend as much time with her as you did. Our prayers will be with each of you as you find the strength to get through the next few days.
Love,
Kristi, Kelly & Justin Ice

Mike Wallen

December 19, 2011

Gina, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

December 19, 2011

George and Family-So sorry for your loss. May you find the Lord's comfort through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Danny and Theresa Schmidtlein and Family

December 19, 2011

Linda, Bob and Family - we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Your Mom was the best!!! I can still remember all those weekend nights in college that she kept our stomachs happy! What a wonderful lady with such a caring heart!!
Love Kate, Dave and Julie Boyer (Leavenworth, Kansas)

Jim & Judy Austin

December 19, 2011

Lisa and Ken - so sorry for your loss. Sometimes the frailities of advancing illness beg for release but yet we are never ready to lose the ones we love so dearly. May the caring of family and friends bring you comfort at this most difficult time and may precious memories stay forever in your heart.

Tanya & Charlie Hanneken

December 19, 2011

Linda, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

December 19, 2011

Uncle George and family: I am so very sorry to hear about Aunt Evelyn's passing. I have so many good memories of her. One comes to mind and that is of her making chocolate chip cookies while I bathed the girls on Saturday afternoon. She was a special person. You are in my prayers. Love Randy and Mary Beth Lyden

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