Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Linda Ann (Magner) Snead - Funeral Program 


Linda Ann (Magner) Snead


Linda Ann (Magner) Snead, 69 of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.

Linda was born December 13, 1951, Wichita, Kansas, the second of five children of Albert and Dollie (Gentry) Magner.  She is a 1969 graduate of Highland Park High School of Topeka.  Linda married Dennis Harold Snead on August 27, 1971, in Topeka.

She attended the Continental School of Cosmetology and was a hairdresser for several years.  Linda worked at Harry's IGA as a cashier and bookkeeper and with JM Bauersfeld's Grocery as a Human Resource Manager for 15 years.  She was the Manager of Human Resources at AAA Kansas for 14 years until she retired.

Linda was active in Kansas Mothers Against Drunk Driving and spoke to DUI offenders on the Victim Impact Panels in Lawrence for many years.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis; two sons, Jeffrey "Jeff" and William "Billy" Snead and two grandsons; Ayden and Xan Snead all of Topeka.  Other survivors include her mother, Dollie of Topeka, two sisters; Susan (Frank) Van Vleck of Peoria, AZ and Patricia (Adrian) Fitzmaurice of Olathe, KS; one brother; Richard (Debbi) Magner of Lee Summit, MO and sister-in-law, Ellen Magner of Topeka; 15 nieces and nephews and 19 great-nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her father, Albert; brother, Barry Magner and nephew, Marc Van Vleck. 


SOURCE:  The Topeka Capital-Journal - Sunday, November 14, 2021 - Page 14A - Column 1


Barry Lee Magner - Funeral Program 

 

















       




  Albert Magner, Jr. Family 


Barry Lee Magner 


Barry Lee Magner, 60, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

He was born October 14, 1959 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert, Jr. and Dollie Magner.

Barry graduated from Highland Park High School, Class of 1977.  He received his Bachelor's Degree from Friends University and his Master's Degree from Fort Hays State University.

He spent the majority of his career working in management for Yellow Freight and Family Service and Guidance Center.

On October 5, 1985, Barry married Ellen Eakin in Topeka, Kansas and spent the next 34 years together building a family.

Barry loved sports, was a great tennis player and an avid fan of Kansas City Chiefs and K-State University.  Music was also a strong passion of his.  Most of all, though, was his love and devotion to his family.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Magner; sons, Paul (Sarah) Fuller, Barry Richard (Hayley) Magner and Cody Magner; one daughter, Julia (Shane) Baughman; grandchildren; Gabriel Fuller, Piper Baughman; his mother, Dollie Magner; sisters, Susan (Frank) Van Vleck, Linda (Dennis) Snead, Patricia (Adrian) Fitzmaurice; brother Richard (Debbi) Magner and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert and one nephew, Marc D. Van Vleck.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2019 at Grace Community Church, 4300 SW Burlingame Road, Topeka, Kansas 66609.  A funeral ceremony will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the church.  Burial will be at the Delia Cemetery in Delia, Kansas following the service. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Barry's family to designate at a later date.



                               1950 U.S. Federal Census Chanute, Kansas - Neosho County 

     Dollie June (Gentry)








 Dollie June (Gentry) Magner


 

 Dollie June Gentry Family Tree




Monday, February 20, 2023

Albert Magner, Jr. Family

Albert Magner, Jr. Family

Albert Magner, Jr.   (no middle name on birth certificate) 



Death leaves a heartache

No one can heal,

Love leaves a memory

No one can steal~


       (Found on a headstone in Ireland):



Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County

Albert Magner, Jr. Family 

        

          Albert "Al" Magner, Jr.   
                 1926 - 2009
Albert Magner, Jr. 83, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was released with love into Gods care June 24, 2009.  He was born March 1, 1926, the second of six children of Albert and Jennie (Gager) Magner. Albert was raised on the family farm near Galesburg, Kansas.  Albert graduated from Galesburg High School, where he was active in 4-H Club, participated in football, basketball and baseball. He then attended Kansas State University, where he was studying veterinary medicine until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in WWII as a Pharmacist Mate Third Class. After the Navy, he worked for several companies: buyer for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas; manager for Litwin Clothing Store, Swansons Discount Store, salesman for Stoffle Meats, and after retirement, he worked part-time for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, as an agent, all here in Topeka.
 
Albert was a member of the following; Masonic Lodge Orient 51, Scottish Rite, Arab Temple, Past Captain of Arab Patrol, Past President of Topless Unit, Past President of Kaw Valley Shrine Club, served on Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors for nine years, serving as President for one year, Past Camaxtli of Camaxtli of Quetzalcotle, member of Royal Order of Jesters, also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Topeka Lodger #204.
 
Albert, Jr. and Dollie (Gentry) Magner were married March 17, 1949 in Calico Rock, Arkansas in the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dollie of 60 years. They were blessed with five children: Susan (Frank) Van Vleck of Cave Creek, Arizona; Linda (Dennis) Snead of Topeka; Richard (Debbi) Magner of Kinsale, Ireland; Patricia (Adrian) Fitzmaurice of Olathe and Barry (Ellen) Magner of Topeka.
 
He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters; Luretta Hanks of Calico Rock, Arkansas and Noretta Caldwell of Pittsburg, KS; two brothers; Irvin Magner of Chanute, KS and Lyle Magner of Liberal, KS.  Albert is preceded in death by his loving parents, a younger brother, Elford Magner and a grandson, Marc Van Vleck.  A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June29th at Penwell Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, Kansas. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Galesburg Cemetery in Galesburg, Kansas. Visitation will be on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Arab Shrine Travel Fund, 1305 S. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, 66612.   
 

The Topeka Capital-Journal            Saturday, June 27, 2009 - Page 15A     


                                                                        
 

Albert Magner, Jr. Family


Albert Magner, Jr.    (no middle name on birth certificate) 

Newspaper Source: The Topeka Capital-Journal
             Saturday, June 27, 2009 - Page 15A 

 Albert Magner, Jr. Family Tree 





Albert Magner, Jr. Family


Albert Magner, Jr.    (no middle name on birth certificate)

         Albert Magner, Jr.  - 1945 - San Francisco, California
United States Navy          February 28, 1944 - June 20, 1946 




















                                                                                  October 1989                                                       
 
                   
                    Albert Magner, Jr.   Captain of the Shrine Marching Patrol
                                   Maple Leaf Festival - Baldwin, Kansas
 
 
 
 

 



 




Albert Magner, Jr. Family


Albert Magner, Jr.  (no middle name on birth certificate)

 

Galesburg High School
Galesburg, Kansas

Graduating Class of 1943

Albert Magner, Jr. age 17

Bottom, 2nd one over

 R.O.T.C. - Company H -
Second Platoon

Albert Magner, Jr. - 3rd row on
the end far right

Photo Source: 1944 Kansas State Royal Purple Yearbook - Page 92




Albert Magner, Jr. Family 


Albert Magner, Jr. is far right in the front row next to teacher, Mr. Clough

 
 
Albert Magner, Jr. (far left) with friends at School
 
PHOTO SOURCE: Albert Magner, Jr. (my father)
 

Albert Magner, Jr. Family


Albert Magner, Jr.    (no middle name on birth certificate)


 


Albert Magner, Jr.


Left to Right: Albert, Jr. with sisters; Noretta and Luretta Magner
Magner Farm in Galesburg, Kansas

Albert Magner, Jr. Family  



Albert Magner, Jr.  (no middle name on birth certificate) 


Born: March 1, 1926 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Died: June 24, 2009 - Topeka, Kansas - Shawnee County

Married: March 17, 1949 - Calico Rock, Arkansas - Izard County


Spouse: Dollie June (Gentry) MAGNER 
Born: June 17, 1932 - Neodesha, Kansas - Wilson County
Died: November 29, 2022 - Lenexa, Kansas - Johnson County

Children: Five; three daughters and two sons
          
                Daughter:  Susan Kay (Magner) 
         
                Daughter:  Linda Ann (Magner) SNEAD
                Born: December 13, 1951 - Wichita, Kansas - Sedgwick County
                Died: November 12, 2021 - Topeka, Kansas - Shawnee County
 
               Son:  Richard Albert Magner

               Daughter:  Patricia Jo (Magner)
        
               Son:  Barry Lee Magner 
               Born: October 14, 1959 - Topeka, Kansas - Shawnee County 
               Died: November 23, 2019 - Topeka, Kansas - Shawnee County