Margaret E. Vondemkamp, 94, of Seneca, KS, died Monday, January 1, 2001, at Crestview Manor care home in Seneca. She had been a resident there since November 27, 2000.

She was born June 26, 1906, on a farm northwest of Corning, KS, the daughter of Henry and Agnes Ross Eisenbarth. When she was a young child, the family moved to a farm east of Corning where she grew up. She attended Corning schools, graduating from Corning High School in 1924. She attended Emporia Teachers College for two summers and attained a teaching certificate. She then taught at Pine School east of Corning for a year and at Social Hill School north of Corning for a year.

On October 19, 1927, she married Frank Vondemkamp at St. Bede’s Church in Kelly. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1993. They lived and farmed five miles south of Seneca. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. In June of 1989 they moved into Seneca. For the past two years, Margaret has made her home with her son, Bob and his wife Mary Beth Vondemkamp.

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society at the church in Seneca. She was a former member of St. Bede’s Church in Kelly. She enjoyed crocheting, working crossword puzzles, and was an avid reader, frequently checking out books from the library.

Survivors are her son, Robert of Seneca; a brother, Lou Eisenbarth of Topeka; a sister, Dorothy “Dode” Henry of Goff, KS; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A vigil prayer service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 PM Wednesday, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Memorials may be given for Sts. Peter & Paul Church, and sent in care of the family.