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Lawrence Arthur Wonnell

Male 1934 - 2017  (83 years)


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  • Name Lawrence Arthur Wonnell 
    Born 19 Aug 1934  Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 24 Aug 2017  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I25375  Rossville
    Last Modified 30 Apr 2018 

    Father Arthur Lewelyan Wonnell,   b. 16 May 1899, Fostoria, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Dec 1934, Grove, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 35 years) 
    Mother Dorothy Mildred Martin Wonnell Conaway,   b. 21 Oct 1912, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Nov 1991, Hanover, Washington County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 24 Mar 1932 
    Family ID F7248  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lenora Scott Wonnell 
    Married 17 May 1956 
    Children 
     1. Gregory Lee Wonnell
     2. Douglas Wonnell
     3. Laurie Wonnell Render
    Last Modified 30 Apr 2018 14:01:34 
    Family ID F7250  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Aug 1934 - Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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    Obituary- Wonnell, Lawrence
    Obituary- Wonnell, Lawrence
    Lawrence Arthur “Larry” Wonnell
    Lawrence “Larry" Wonnell, 83, of Topeka passed away on August 24,2017 at Midland Hospice Care. Born August 19,2017, in Silver Lake, Kansas, he was the son of Arthur and Mildred (Martin) Wonnell.

    He was a graduate from Frankfort High School, Frankfort, Kansas in 1952.

    Larry married Lenora Scott on May 17, 1956. They were married for 61 years.

    He worked for the Topeka Police Department for 30 years as a Patrolman, K-9 officer and he retired as a Patrol Captain.

    He enjoyed playing golf, throwing darts, watching football, fishing, boating and camping with his family.

    Larry was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Lee.

    He is survived by his wife, two children; Douglas (Jane) Wonnell and Laurie Render, two grandsons; David and Chase Render, one sister, Margaret (Bob) Wullschleger, one brother Craig (Cheryl) Conaway and many cousins.

    A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, August 31,2017 at Dove Cremation and Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. Topeka. There will be a light reception to follow.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS, Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. Topeka, KS 66614 or the Topeka Police Department K-9 unit.

    To share a memory or to leave a special message for Larry’s family visit www.DoveCremation.com