Bertha Richards 1920-2018
Bertha Ann Richards, 96, Topeka, formerly of Goff, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
She was born Aug. 24, 1920, in Goff, the daughter of William and Audrey Henderson Ruse.
Mrs. Richards was a homemaker, living most of her life in the Goff and Topeka communities.
She married James Richards on Oct. 11, 1937. He died May 10, 1990. She also was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd E. “Gene” Richards; three sisters, Elma Troxel, Dorothy Fund and Stella Jones; and two brothers, Raymond Ruse and Willard Ruse.
Survivors include a son, Bryan L. “Buzz” Richards, Topeka.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery in Goff.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Aldersgate Good Samaritan Fund, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
