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Lorraine Chaney Obituary

Lorraine Agnes Chaney TOPEKA- Lorraine Agnes Chaney, 87, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born October 3, 1928 in Mayetta, KS, the daughter of Frank S. & Mabel (Blandin) Chaney. Lorraine graduated from Mayetta High School. After high school, Lorraine worked as a Stenographer for the FBI for 30 years before she retired. When President Kennedy was assassinated, Lorraine typed the information about the shooting. Lorraine was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Glen Beckwith (Sue Harding) of Topeka, KS, Lynn Beckwith (Jane) of Ozawkie, KS, John Naranjo and Marlene Naranjo both of Albuquerque, NM and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Christine Naranjo and Anna Beckwith and 3 brothers, Otis, Francis and Alvie Chaney. Lorraine was cremated and private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. Lorraine Agnes Chaney

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 19, 2016.

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September 21, 2016

I was a new stenographer right out of high school when I met Lorraine and she was so helpful to me. She could read anyone's shorthand, which was quite a talent. I'll never forget her.

Donita Mattwaoshshe

August 22, 2016

I did not know Lorraine but I grew up knowing Chaney Hill. I always wondered where the name came from. My sincere condolences to her family.

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