Eleanor Jane Michael, 90, of Topeka, passed away November 11, 2013. She was born February 12, 1923, in Topeka, the second daughter of John and Leanna Holliday. She married Melvin Michael on August 8, 1940. They enjoyed 64 wonderful years together.
Eleanor's life left a legacy of happiness, smiles, and laughter to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, in 2004, her son, John, in 1998, and her sister, Margaret, in 1989. She is survived by her daughter, Patty Thornburg; niece, Eleanor (Gene) Burris; daughter-in-law, Linda Michael; son-in-law, Ed Thornburg; four grandchildren, Tim (Joy) Michael, Jeremey Michael, Melissa (Dave) Davidson, and Renea (Chad) Hager; and great-nephew, Stephen (Kimberly) McClenney. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Ashley and Kody Davidson, Courtney, Cameron, and Tyler Hager, and Reece Michael; and two great-great-nephews, Max and Jack McClenney.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery, 1200 NW Menninger Road, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800.
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