In Memory Of
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Mary Ann Vondemkamp
Seneca, Kansas
04/10/1936 - 09/11/2021
Mary Ann (Robke) Vondemkamp, 85, of Seneca, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2021, at Life Care Center of Seneca.
Mary Ann was born April 10, 1936 in Axtell, to August (Gus) and Pauline (Paula) Runnebaum Robke. She was the fourth of eight children, and attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, graduating in 1953.
On April 17, 1956, Mary Ann married Richard Vondemkamp at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Seneca. They lived and farmed southeast of Centralia, Kansas for 40 years. In 1996 they built a new home and moved to Seneca.
Mary Ann was employed at Citizens State Bank and Trust in Seneca, Kansas for a total of 32 years, retiring as Vice President in 1998. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and the St. Ann’s Altar Society, and a former member of St. Bede’s in Kelly. Mary Ann volunteered at Sts. Peter & Paul Mission Center, the church’s quilting group, with the parish’s funeral dinners, and with the Red Cross Bloodmobile.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Al and Ray Robke; a sister, Agatha; and a son-in-law, Robert Lada.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard; her two sons; Michael of St. Joseph, Missouri and Tim (Bernadette) Vondemkamp of Argyle, Texas; two daughters, Linda Lada of Wamego and Diane (Curt) Carlisle of Joplin, Missouri; two sisters, Rita Kelly of Gladstone, Missouri and Sharon Hurley of Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, Joe Robke of Seneca, Kansas and Herb Robke of Kansas City, Missouri; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Monday, September 13, 2021 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. The burial will be in St. Bede’s Cemetery in Kelly.
Memorials are to be Nemaha Valley Community Hospital or a charity of your choice.
A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Monday, September 13, 2021 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. The burial will be in St. Bede’s Cemetery in Kelly.
A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Monday, September 13, 2021 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. The burial will be in St. Bede’s Cemetery in Kelly.
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Vic and I are sorry for your family’s loss of Mary Ann. Your family is in our prayers.
Such a loving, sweet Lady whom I wish I had known better. I know her family meant the world to her and I extend my sincere condolences to Richard and all their family. My thoughts and prayers will be with them for God’s comfort, peace, care and love. Mary Ann is at perfect peace and heaven has gained an Angel who will watch over her loved ones.
To Mary Ann’s family my condolences. You are all in my prayers.
You are all in God’s hands,
Rich, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. May our loving and merciful God receive her into our heavenly home.
Richard and family, Mary Jo kindly informed us. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and yours. Mary Ann was such a wonderful woman she will be missed by all.
Richard and family, you have our deepest condolences on the loss of Mary Ann. Both Steve and I always enjoyed seeing her and visiting her at times when we were in Seneca. She was always so elegant and gracious and she always took the time to talk and ask about our family. She will be greatly missed. May God give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Richard and family my thought and prayers are with you doing this time of loss.