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Barbara Rinehart Obituary

Barbara Jane Rinehart Barbara Jane Rinehart, 90, of Topeka, passed peacefully on April 11, 2017, at the House at Midland Care Hospice. B.J. was born on May 18, 1926, the ninth child born to Albert and Elizabeth (Haefner) Deghand. She was proud of her upbringing in the Oakland community of Topeka which instilled in her a love for life, laughter, faith, America, hard work and family, which she lived every day of her life. B.J. married Jack L. Rinehart on November 19, 1947, and her love for him continued long after his death in 1983. B.J. had an infectious personality that she happily shared, whether it be during her work career which began at Santa Fe Railroad, running Rinehart Roofing with Jack, at church activities (Most Pure Heart of Mary and Christ the King), Girl Scouts, VFW Post 1650, swimming parties in the backyard on Grand Court or later as a demo lady at Sam s Club. She genuinely loved being around and helping others. We joked about how she answered to the names Mom, Nana, B.J., Jeanie or Barb depending on where she was and what she was doing! B.J. is survived by her son, Guy (Janet) and her daughter, Gaye, both of Topeka; three grandchildren; Ryan (Stacy), Brandon (Lexie) both of Topeka and Robyn (Josh) Rinehart Jones, Oklahoma City OK; and seven great-grandchildren, Lilian, Claire, Luke and Shelby Rinehart and Zuri, Gabriella and Jaycee Jones. We will all sorely miss our mom and Nana! She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Albert Deghand, Jr., Marian Gartner, Ray Deghand, Rosemary Firneno, Paul Deghand, Esther Lesser, Lucille DeAngelis and Frances Hyatt. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with a rosary following at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka KS 66614. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Midland Hospice Care, Corita s Corner Sandwich Ministry, Aldersgate Village or Christ the King Catholic Church, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Barbara Rinehart

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Apr. 13 to Apr. 16, 2017.

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May 3, 2017

It was a real privilege to be asked and be a pall bearer she was my favorite aunt love you B J

Nancy Royer

April 20, 2017

Guy,so sorry to hear about your moms passing,i remember how sweet and patient she was with your rowdy bunch of high school friends,despite all of our late summer night fence climbing "pool hopping" visits we made to your house...keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Jodi

April 18, 2017

BJ was one of the happiest people I was blessed to work with at Sams and her laugh was infectious. Such a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. My prayers of peace for the family.

Marianne (Siebert) Grant

April 18, 2017

Guy and Gay,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a lovely lady and treated all of the Siebert children so well when we were growing up. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marianne

Charlie & Judy Gatewood

April 17, 2017

Sending our sympathy to all the family.

Robin Miller

April 17, 2017

RIP Aunt B.J.

Barb Chamberlain

April 17, 2017

I knew B.J. many years ago when we shared the same time at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Adoration Chapel. We would always talk after our prayer hour, and I loved her optimism, her sincere caring, and her beautiful smile. I remember seeing her at Sam's and she would also give me a big hug and take time to ask about my life. She was such a lovely woman who touched the lives of so many people! We were all blessed to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Lana Meier

April 17, 2017

Guy, I know you were very close to your mom. I met her on only a few occasions and knew instantly she was a charmer. So sorry for you and Jans loss.

Margaret (LAYFIELD) Boughton

April 15, 2017

B.J. lived across the hall from me on Ingleside 2 until she went
over to the assisted living apartment. She was a very nice sweet neighbor. We miss her.

John Gatewood

April 13, 2017

Guy, Sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweet lady as was Jack a great guy.

Kathy Hamilton-Jessup

April 13, 2017

Gay, I hope this is the same beautiful and friendly, very outgoing young lady I attended Hayden High School with in the 9th grade. My heart goes out to the family for the loss of you mother. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2,3)

Pastor Dan Donaldson

April 13, 2017

Guy, Gay and the Rinehart family. I pray God's comforter surround all of your family. I pray His peace as only he can provide for each of you.

Darrell Hammond

April 13, 2017

So sorry to read about BJ We have known your parents since 1965 when we moved to Topeka. Jack and BJ were especeially good friends of ours. Only problem Jack would hielp me get into trouble beside your swimming pool. BJ was always just smiling and non committal I always wondered what really was in her mind when the boys were doing some not so smart things.

She was always so very proud of her children and in her eyes they could do no wrong. I know a little more about Guy than BJ daughter. Jack and I were in Boy Scouts for quite a long time and our sons both recieved their Eagle award there.

So again my condolences.

Darrell Hammond

Anita Abbott

April 13, 2017

Dear Gay and Guy - The passing of your mother rips a huge hole in your heart. She leaves a large void in the hearts of many others ( her church community, Aldersgate community, her former neighborhood and in my heart). She could bake a mean cookie!! Take comfort - our loss is indeed heaven's gain. With love

April 13, 2017

Guy, I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through these trying times. Sincerely, Mark and Lari Mertel

Mary Demars

April 13, 2017

Dear Guy and Gay,
We are truly saddened to learn about the passing of Aunt Jeannie.
Please know that you are in our prayers during this time of sorrow.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Mary and Richard Demars

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