Martha Wanke

Martha (Wehner) Wanke Martha S (Wehner) Wanke, 92, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 15th, 2014. Martha was born in Germany, married Henry H. Wanke in 1948, and was a homemaker. Martha was a member of The German-American Club of Topeka, of Mother Teresa Catholic Church, volunteered at Let s Help of Topeka and was a certified lay minister in South Dakota. Martha enjoyed spending time with her family, travelling with Henry, playing bridge, reading both in German and English, knitting, crocheting, painting and jigsaw puzzles. Martha is survived by her husband, Henry; five children: Hilde Wagner, Portsmouth VA., Chearie Donaldson(Dan), Topeka, George Wanke (Tess Banion), Lawrence, Erika Tipton, Topeka and John Wanke (Sara), Katy TX; fifteen grandchildren: Thad Millard, Todd Wagner (Mandy), Kevin Wagner (Lauren), Paige Herman (Todd), Schaan Donaldson (Jenifer), Heather Scherer (Lee), Hilary Campbell (Josh), Colin Wanke (Lindsey), Lisa Tipton, Karen Tipton, Briana Booth, Jenaye Wanke, Karalyn Wanke, Daniel Wanke; eleven great-grandchildren: Davis Millard, Audrey Millard, Gresham Wagner, Christian Wagner, Luke McCarvel, Bruklyn Donaldson, Jaq Donaldson, Kyra Scherer, Melina Scherer, Zack Nitcher, and Flynn Campbell; a brother Hans Wehner (Barb), Germany, sister Elly Lamprecht (Albert), Germany and sister Hilde Krischer, Germany; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. with a parish rosary being recited at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th Street, Topeka KS 66618. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the St. Aloysius Cemetery, Meriden, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to The German-American Club, P.O. Box 67022, Topeka, KS 66667, or Mother Teresa Catholic Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Martha S (Wehner) Wanke