Lavina R. Hanna

? She was born March 29, 1912, in Sharon Springs, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Noll) Dekat.

Mrs. Hanna was a housemother for Crittenton Home, Topeka, for 25 years.

She was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perry, and the church’s Altar Society. She also was a life member of Lecompton Historical Society.

She married William R. Hanna on Oct. 13, 1938, in Perry. He died July 23, 1957.

Survivors include a sister, Arloene Simmons, Lecompton.

An infant daughter, Marcia, died in 1939.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka, where a parish wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday.

The family suggests memorials to Lecompton Historical Society, sent in care of Betty Leslie, 625 E. Seventh St., Lecompton 66050, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.