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Cecilia A. Gerstenkorn

Topeka, Kansas

10/30/1920 - 02/11/2019

Cecilia A. Gerstenkorn, 98, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at Life Care Center of Seneca, Kansas.

Cecilia was born on October 30, 1920, in Odin, Kansas, the daughter of John and Louisa Beran Boor. Cecilia married Julius Gerstenkorn on January 19, 1943. They enjoyed 67 years together, prior to his passing in 2010.

Cecilia was a homemaker who loved to cook and care for her family. She also managed their dairy farm in Eskridge, KS, and later provided daycare at her home in Topeka. Cecilia belonged to Mater Dei /Holy Name Parish. She was an original member of the Rosary Circle and a funeral dinner volunteer for many years.

Survivors include daughter Bernice Glissman (Dick), Centralia; sons Kenneth (Vickie), Haslet, TX, Melvin and Ray (Karen) both of Topeka; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Schneweis (Ambrose), Hutchinson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Richard and 15 brothers and sisters.

A visitation will be held at Mater Dei Church/Holy Name, SW 10th & Clay, in Topeka from 9 to 10:15 am on Thursday, February 14, 2019. A rosary will be prayed at 10:15 before Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka.

The family suggests memorials to Mater Dei Catholic Church or Mater Dei School, which can be sent in care of Lauer Funeral Home.

A visitation will be held at Mater Dei Church/Holy Name, SW 10th & Clay, in Topeka from 9 to 10:15 am on Thursday, February 14, 2019. A rosary will be prayed at 10:15 before Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka.

A visitation will be held at Mater Dei Church/Holy Name, SW 10th & Clay, in Topeka from 9 to 10:15 am on Thursday, February 14, 2019. A rosary will be prayed at 10:15 before Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka.

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9 Comments

  1. LeRoy & Eunice Winkler on February 12, 2019 at 9:15 am

    We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. After reading her obituary, it sounds like she was a wonderful mother and dedicated lady. I’m sure she will be greatly missed. Bernie, you look so much like her.

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    • Bernie on February 15, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      Yes I have been told that many times that I look like her. Thanks for thinking of us.

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  2. Mary Lou Button on February 12, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Just want to send all the family my deepest sympathy at this time. My Aunt was a great lady. I thought alot of her. She was the second youngest of my dad’s family. Lived a good and long life. Will miss sending her birthday and Christmas cards. Always tried to do this.

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  3. Arul Carasala on February 12, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    My sympathies and prayers

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  4. larry hesse on February 13, 2019 at 9:18 am

    Dear Gerstenkorn family, sorry to hear of your mother’s death but she had a long life and raised some good kids. God bless her soul! Larry & Jane Hesse

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  5. Gabe Alcala on February 13, 2019 at 9:21 am

    Bernice and Ken: My sympathies and prayers are with you and all your family. You have so many years of wonderful memories. Those joys will aways be with you.

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  6. DeAnn and Paul Bennett on February 13, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Our sympathies to you Bernie and your families. She leaves some great children/grandchildren behind which she should be proud of.

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  7. Jim and Norma Schroeder on February 14, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    So pleased to have known this wonderful lady and our thoughts to the family. Will miss your visits Bernie.
    Jim and Norma Schroeder

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  8. Odette Helm on February 17, 2019 at 9:11 am

    Sorry for the loss of your mother, Bernie. Prayers for you and your family.

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