Dorothy Ellen McConnell, 83, Topeka, passed away, Friday, July 29, 2005 at her home. She was born Jan. 17, 1922 in Halleck, Missouri, the daughter of Hugh B. and Lula J. Vestal Waterman.
Dorothy graduated from Dearborn High School in Missouri in 1939. She was in the first graduating class of L.P.N's in Topeka. She retired in 1983 as an L.P.N. at Stormont-Vail Hospital after 27 years. She was a member of Oakland Christian Church.
She married John R. McConnell, May 27, 1941 in St. Joseph, MO. He died June 10, 1996.
Survivors include, a son, Dan McConnell, Tecumseh; a daughter, Nancy Brunin, Topeka; a sister, Betty Simpson, Gower, MO; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005 at Oakland Christian Church. Private inurnment will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels 1500 SW 10th Topeka, KS 66604.
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