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Helen Marie Richardson Martinek

Female 1927 - 2009  (82 years)


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  • Name Helen Marie Richardson Martinek 
    Born 28 Jun 1927  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 22 Sep 2009  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 25 Sep 2009  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4640  Rossville
    Last Modified 22 Dec 2016 

    Father John Benjamin Richardson, Sr.,   b. 11 Dec 1898, Wetmore, Nemaha County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1973, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Leona M Mosher Richardson,   b. 17 Sep 1906, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Nov 1987, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 25 Jun 1924  Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1918  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William Devere Martinek,   b. 30 Mar 1927, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Feb 1989, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Married 6 Jul 1946  Vancouver, Clark County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Dennis E Martinek
    +2. Duane Martinek
     3. Alan Dean Martinek
    +4. Larry Wayne Martinek,   b. 7 Sep 1950, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. Sheila Marie Martinek,   b. 14 Feb 1967
    Last Modified 27 Dec 2019 13:11:25 
    Family ID F1928  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Martinek, Helen 1
    Obituary- Martinek, Helen 1
    Helen Marie Martinek

    Helen Marie Martinek, 82, Rossville, died Tues., Sept. 22, 2009, at a Rossville Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1927, in Topeka, the daughter of Leona M. (Mosher) and John B. Richardson, Sr. Helen graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter # 176, O.E.S., Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post Auxiliary. Helen was married to William “Bill” Martinek on July 6, 1946, in Vancouver, WA. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Richardson, Jr.; a sister, Martha Lavon Paxton; and a grandson, Jeremy Martinek. Surviving are a daughter: Shelia Martinek of Rossville; 4 sons: Dennis Martinek (Pam) of Silver Lake, Larry Martinek (Claire) of Rossville, Duane Martinek of Rossville, and Alan Martinek of Rossville; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Fri., Sept. 25, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka. Interment in Rossville Cemetery. Helen will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Thurs., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, POB 618, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
    Obituary- Martinek, Helen 2
    Obituary- Martinek, Helen 2
    HELEN MARIE MARTINEK

    Helen Marie Martinek, 82, Rossville, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Rossville Nursing Home.

    She was born June 28, 1927, in Topeka, the daughter of Leona M. (Mosher) and John B. Richardson, Sr. Helen graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter No. 176, O.E.S., Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post Auxiliary.

    Helen was married to William “Bill” Martinek on July 6, 1946, in Vancouver, Wash. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1989.

    She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Richardson, Jr.; a sister, Martha Lavon Paxton; and a grandson, Jeremy Martinek.

    Surviving are a daughter: Shelia Martinek of Rossville; four sons: Dennis Martinek (Pam) of Silver Lake, Larry Martinek (Claire) of Rossville, Duane Martinek of Rossville, and Alan Martinek of Rossville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 25, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka.

    Interment was in Rossville Cemetery.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, P.O. Box 618, Rossville, KS 66533.
    Baby Shower- Martinek, Larry
    Baby Shower- Martinek, Larry
    Mrs. Helen Martinek was a guest of honor at a cradle shower given Saturday evening by Mrs. LeRoy Parr, Mrs. Albert Coleman and Mrs. Thornton McClain, at the home of the latter. Those present were: Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Robert Martinek, Topeka; Mrs. Russell Minnis, Centralia, Mrs. William Martinek Sr., Mrs. Louise Redmon, Silver Lake; Mrs. Maxine Rawlings, Mrs. Velda Pardee and Steven, Mrs. Ruth Page, Mrs. Duane Parr, Mrs. John Stevens, Mrs. B. Andy, of Los Angeles; and Mrs. Prachaska and Patty of Topeka.