Mildred Norris 1921-2017
Mildred A. Norris, 95, Topeka, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at her home.
She was born June 21, 1921, in Ozawkie, the daughter of Michael and Maude Ethel Funk Clare. She received a bachelor’s degree in business.
Mrs. Norris was an office administrator for the federal government for 40 years. After retirement she worked as a teller for Capitol Federal Savings.
She was married to Charles Funk for more than 40 years. He preceded her in death, as did three siblings, Walter Clare, Marge Durgin and Ivan Clare.
Survivors include a son, Chuck Norris and wife Kathy, Mayetta; four grandchildren, Tina Martin and husband Ron and Heather Norris, all of Topeka, Carrie Norris, M.D., Indianapolis, Ind., and Chazz Norris and wife Angela, Madison, Wisc.; and seven great-grandchildren, Catie, Brittany and Andrew Martin, Ashley Ott and husband Brandon, Monte Scott Turner, Haydn Norris and Charlotte Norris.
An Irish Wake for family and close friends will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at Mrs. Norris’ home. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, where family will receive friends one hour prior to services. A luncheon will follow at Way of the Cross United Methodist Church, 106 Goldenrod St., Ozawkie. Interment will be held in Ozawkie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities or Midland Hospice Care, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
