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Claudette Conklin Obituary

Claudette G. Conklin, 78, of Topeka, went home peacefully, Friday, February 1, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. Claudette was born June 14, 1934, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Ames & Mildred Marsh. She married William Stanley Conklin May 4, 1956. He preceded her in death May 7, 1993. A daughter, Diane Caudle, also preceded her in death. Claudette worked many years at Stormont-Vail Hospital and later for the State of Kansas. She enjoyed making cards for church members and decorating the church for all occasions. Survivors include daughters, Connie (Michael) Lollar and Sue Conklin; four grandchildren, Jason (Paige) Caudle, Christopher Lollar, of Wichita, Jennifer (Brady) Colp, of Manhattan, and Heather Mabry. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 1st Congregational Church, SW 17th & Collins. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Private inurnment will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to 1st Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins, Topeka, KS 66604 or Midland Care Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Cir., Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Feb. 3, 2013.

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Marilyn Cherrone

February 5, 2013

We had the pleasure of meeting your mom several yrs. ago. She was in search of more of her family. We kept in touch all these yrs since. She is a part of our family too! Prayers be with you all!

Louis Hidalgo Jr.

February 5, 2013

Sue please know that I am with you in spirit and pray for you and your mom. God bless and keep you.

Laura Carr

February 4, 2013

Sue and Connie, I send my sympathy for the loss of your mom. She was a special lady, and I know her legacy of love for her family, friends and church will live on. I will miss her.

February 4, 2013

I first met Claudette when our 2 churches merged. She was always serving and always generous. I was honored to be allowed to help her decorate the tables and set up for many of the monthly potluck dinners she organized for us. Claudette brought us closer together by keeping those dinners going. I will miss her hugs and her observations.--Jean Herrold 2/4/2013

February 4, 2013

Sue just wanted you to know that you are in my thought and prayers,may you find comfort knowing your mom is now with God.

Lori Wishert

February 4, 2013

Sue just thinking of you and want you to know you are in my thought and prayers.

Lori Wishert

Tammy Ortega

February 4, 2013

Sue & Heather

No matter how hard we prepare ourselves we are never ready to loose someone we love dearly. May the thoughts and prayers of all your family and friends give you strength and may the wonderful memories of your Mom/Grandma give you comfort.

Tammy

Michael Obenauer

February 4, 2013

The best and brightest memory of many Bobbie and I have Claudette is she went with a group of us on a Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine. It was so insightful and thrilling to experience these sacred moments with Claudette and the rest of the group. She truly was a kind, generous woman . . . and she made great Rice Krispy treats! We are glad she touched our lives! Michael and Bobbie Obenauer

Connie Mills

February 3, 2013

Sue and Connie,
Your mother was very special to me. She loved her church and included me in so many things she did for our church. So many things done "behind the scene". She enjoyed planning for each Potluck Supper and Receptions held following New Member and Baptismal Services. Everything had to be just right. I felt she was teaching me to take over someday. I had no idea ithat day would come so soon. I will miss her but I have wonderful memories of time spent together.

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