OBITUARY: Mary Louise Rose
Mary L. Rose, 80, passed away Tues., June 10, 2008, at Palliative Care, Topeka. Mary was born in Mentor, on Aug. 30, 1927, daughter of Charles (Les) and Ethel Weir. Mary was united in marriage to Richard L. Rose on March 28, 1943, in Abilene. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1992. She is survived by three children; son, Richard, Jr. and wife, Patsy, daughters, Carolyn and husband, George Lerdahl, and Mary Lou and husband, Rob Dillman, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Sat., June 14, 2008, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka. Interment in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mary will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Fri., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 NW Rochester, Topeka, KS 66617.