Jennie L. Roberts

OBITUARY: Jennie Lucille Roberts

Jennie L. Roberts, 93, Topeka, died Thurs., April 19, 2007, at Midland Hospice House. She was born Dec. 4, 1913, at Rossville, the daughter of Fred S. and Ida Mae (Gutshall) Heiland. She graduated from Rossville High School.

Jennie was a member of the Elmont United Methodist Church and a 45 year member of the United Methodist Women. She was well-known as a good cook and was involved in farming, gardening, and volunteer work.

Jennie was married to Richard DeGraff in 1938. He preceded her in death. She was married to Gilbert C. Roberts in 1946. He preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 1960. She was also preceded in death by a son, Daniel G. Roberts, on Jan. 30, 1991; 3 grandchildren; her parents; and two brothers, Fred Heiland and Harley Heiland.

Surviving are 4 children: Barb DeGraff Smith, Janet Roberts McDonald, Robert P. Roberts and wife, Jeanne, and Susan Roberts Pederzani and husband, Ray, all of Topeka; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Sat., April 21, 2007, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Interment in Rochester Cemetery. Jennie will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Friday, at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmont United Methodist Church, 3024 NW 66th, Topeka, KS 66618 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.