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Adeline Bechard Obituary

Grinnell - Adeline Addie Bechard, age 84, passed away October 9, 2011 at the Gove County Medical Center. She was born May 16, 1927 in Dorrance to Henry and Charlotte (Lilak) Kepka. She was a teacher. She married Armond Bechard, Sr. on May 31, 1951 in Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and son Don Bechard. Survivors include sons Harold Bechard of Salina, Raymond Bechard of Lawrence, Richard Bechard of Overland Park, and Armond Bechard, Jr. of Topeka, and daughters Charla Moos of Grinnell and Mary Beth Nelson of Tonganoxie, brother Raymond Kepka of Dorrance, and sister Betty Mattas of Wilson, 18 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Immaculate Conception Church, Grinnell. Visitation will be 5 - 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church parish center with Rosary /Wake service at 7 p.m. Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Memorials to Polycistic Kidney Foundation and Senior Companion Program in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, PO Box 221, Oakley 67748.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Oct. 11, 2011.

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Cindy Finlay

October 15, 2011

Armond,Cindy&Christian,
We are sorry to read about your Mom/Grandma. It's not easy to see them go but PTL she is doing just fine right now together with your Dad/Grandpa! My (Cindy) Mom past away a year ago at the same age. We know you will miss her but the memories are wonderful to share and cherish. We love you! Randy,Cindy&Ros

October 11, 2011

Rich,Pam,J.D.,Mary Beth and other family. Sorry to read the passing of your mother. Did not know her but to raise children as successful as you all have been she had to be the greatest. Thoughts and prayers for you all.

Sharon Doty-Golden

October 11, 2011

Armond and Cindy,
Was so sorry to of the loss of your mother. I'm sure your wonderful memories will sustain you through this difficult time. Prayers and hugs to you and the rest of your family. You are fondly thought of often!!

October 11, 2011

Coach,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God comfort and keep you close.

Russ, Paula, Riley and Lexi Cobb

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