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Marian Weinkauf Obituary

Marian Weinkauf, 87, of Topeka, passed away at her residence on May 5, 2010. She was born June 11, 1922, in Seneca, KS, the daughter of Floyd and Mildred Culver Carpenter. She was a graduate of Topeka High School in 1940. On November 1, 1962, in Lawrence, KS, she married John Weinkauf, Jr. He survives. She was secretary to the President of Capital Federal Bank for 30 years. She was an avid golfer and bowler. Survivors include her husband, John; son, John (wife Amanda) Weinkauf, III; grandchildren, Joshua, Dustin, and Brittany; and one great grandchild, Kaylee, all of Topeka. Also surviving is a brother, James Carpenter, of Imperial Beach, CA. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore Street, Topeka. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Topeka Lutheran School, 901 SW Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on May 6, 2010.

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May 10, 2010

So sorry to hear about your mom, John. She always had a ready smile, even when she wasn't feeling well. We will all miss her at St. Johns and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Jodi (Richmond)Fay

Pam Northcutt

May 7, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing John. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family.

May 7, 2010

Our prayers are with the Weinkauf family at this time. Marian was always a person who would share a smile with everyone. Mairan will truly be missed by all. May God comfort you at this time. With thoughts and prayers, KC and Jo Blodgett

May 6, 2010

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Dean and Judy Forster

May 6, 2010

Judy and I were saddened to hear about Marian's death. Our condolences to the entire Weinkauf family, our friends of many years.

May 6, 2010

I was saddened to hear the news about Marian. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Stephanie Lanning (Platte City, MO)

Terri Sandgren

May 6, 2010

May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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