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My Mom, Ann Wessel told me today of Edith's passing. I recall with fond memories of Ray & Edith, their kindness and babysitting for some of the girls when I was a teenager. The last time Mom and I saw Ray and Edith was at the mall when they were walking together. A wonderful family...Edith will be missed. Love, Chuck & Joyce Henry
September 16, 2017
My love and prayers for your family. I have so many wonderful memories of Edith.
Teresa Boeding
September 15, 2017 | Seneca
Wonderful memories of Ray, Edie and their 7 beautiful daughters. Your parents were so warm, kind and genuine - they truly lived their faith and were an inspiration to all. They blessed our lives with friendship and love.
May you experience peace and comfort knowing they are smiling from heaven on your families.
Love,
The Vignatelli Family
September 14, 2017
Edie was one of a kind. They broke the mold when she came along. May she rest well in heaven--she earned it while here on earth. Larry & Jane Hesse
September 14, 2017
Aunt Edith was my Godmother,I could have never asked for better guidance while growing up. She truly was an inspiration to me & everyone she knew.I will miss them (Edith & Ray) Dearly! I feel like a part of me is missing now, but I will take what they taught me on with me Forever. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you Always!
Love Always
Roger & Nancy Henry
(Big Brother)
Roger Henry
September 14, 2017 | Topeka, KS
Dear Family,
What a true joy it was to know both her and your Dad. They were always so supportive and helpful. I miss them both.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Rick Strecker
September 14, 2017
Dennis and all the families, so sorry to hear about Edith's passing. Keeping you all in my prayers. Bonnie (Scott) Cromwell
Bonnie Scott- Cromwell
September 14, 2017 | Topeka, KS
Susan and family:
Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your mother. Mrs. Rombeck was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lynn Bishop
September 13, 2017 | Topeka, KS
Sympathy and prayers to the Rombeck and Henry families. She was a delightful woman from a wonderful family.
Bill and Rosalie McMurphy Family
September 13, 2017 | Sabetha, KS
Edith M. Rombeck of Topeka passed away Sept 11th, at Lexington Park Assisted Living. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.
Edith was born on June 29, 1928, to Joseph and Hedwig (Waller) Henry in Seneca, KS. She attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Seneca until the family moved to Centralia, where she graduated from the 8th grade at St. Bede’s Catholic School in Kelly.
She married John Eisenbarth on January 7, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Corning. They lived on a farm in Corning, until his death on January 27, 1961. She lived in Frankfort before moving to Topeka in 1963. She worked at Butner’s IGA. She then earned her GED and worked in the dietary department at the VA Hospital until 1966.
She married Raymond Rombeck on August 16, 1966, also at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Corning. She became a mother to his five daughters, and they had two more daughters.
Edith enjoyed spending time with her family, baking bread and cinnamon rolls, decorating cakes, quilting, sewing, fishing, and watching sports on TV. She was an avid fan of Kansas State and the Kansas City Royals. She enjoyed volunteering, especially at Hayden High School.
Raymond passed away on October 31, 2014. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers: Joseph, Don, Richard and Regis. She is survived by her seven daughters: Susan (Philip) Schell of Chesterfield, MO, Linda (Jerome) Oborny of WaKeeney, KS, Diane (John) Gottsch of Spokane, WA, Julie Hart of Plano, TX, Laura (Craig) Williams of Lewisville, TX, Janet (Andrew) Morgenstern of Baldwin City, KS, and Nancy (Scot) Immenschuh of Shawnee, KS, 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers: Frenchy, Bob, Larry, Jim, Kenny, and Dennis Henry, and one sister Mary Jo Barrett.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the director, nurses and staff at Lexington Park and Great Lakes Hospice. The wonderful care and comfort they have provided to Edith, is greatly appreciated.
Edith will lie in state at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Friday after 4:00 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish or Great Lakes Hospice and sent in care of Brennan Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS, 66603.
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
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