Topeka, Kansas
Ruby Callahan, 80 of Topeka passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008 at Lexington Park in Topeka. She was born Feb. 7, 1928 at Greenleaf, KS the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth (Vetter) Woltje. She grew up in Washington County and attended a one-room country school there. She was married to Jack B. Callahan on Aug. 14, 1953 at Manhattan. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2006. Ruby loved to garden and bake. Family meant everything to her, and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is survived by her daughters Angie Callahan, and Eugene Young, Karen Hudnall and Julie Callahan, and Ted Allen all of Topeka; sons Shawn Callahan and wife Johna Callahan of St. Mary's KS and Michael Callahan of St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Arno "Pete" Woltje of Edwardsville, KS; sister, Lena Woltje of Osborne, KS; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandson, Christopher Bellinder, sisters, Ruth and Alma and her brother, Otto. Ruby was cremated. A memorial service will be on Friday 11:00 a.m. at the Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka . Private family inurnment will be held later at Manhattan, Kansas. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the Davidson Funeral Home.
Read MoreDear Callahans and Woltjes,
I am saddened by the news of Ruby's death. I have spoken with her by phone 2-3 (or more) times over the years in my genealogy quest and she really had a sparkling and vibrant personality. She was certainly a very caring, sharing person. She touched my life with stories about her family history and life. I never met her in person but wish I had. My thoughts are with you.
Marvin Woltje
April 04, 2008 | Sacramento, CA
shawn, sorry about your mothers passing away thought are with you and family at this time .joann and bud osborne
joann osborne
April 03, 2008 | ST. MARYS, KY
Dear Callahan family,
We are so sorry for your recent loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
The Dan Marstall family
Gerry Lou Marstall
April 03, 2008 | St. Marys, KS
We are very sorry to hear about your Mother. You all are in our thoughts and Prayers as our hearts go out to you all at this time and in the days ahead.
R.D., Kathleen, Kiley, and Abby Core
R.D. Core
April 02, 2008 | Guthrie Center, IA
Angie,Karen,Julie Shawn and Michael,
We are so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Your family was so supportive when we lost our mom we just want you to know we are hear if you need us. Keep in your hearts all those wonderful times and great memories from your life with your mom and dad they are special times and bring tears now and again but they are tears of love. God please give this family the strength they need to carry on the wonderful acts of love, kindness,caring,giving...
Les and Susan Gordon
April 02, 2008 | St. Marys, KS
