Annie Mathena 1936-2021

Anolene Elizabeth “Annie” Mathena, 85, of Mayetta, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at her home.

She was born Sept. 20, 1936, in Cummings, the daughter of Earl B. and Ida E. (Nitz) Ricketts.

Annie graduated from ACCHS in 1954 at Effingham. She was a nursing technician for more than 22 years at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, retiring in 1991.

She was a member of Hoyt United Methodist Church and Hoyt OES #189.

Annie married Robert E. “Bob” Mathena on Aug. 29, 1954, in Cummings. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2013; they had celebrated more than 58 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ida Ricketts; a daughter, Debra Lynn Mathena; son-in-law, Jon A. Schuh; two sisters, Darlene Carmack and Earlene Heston; and a brother, William Ricketts.

Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Schuh of Mayetta and Connie Peters (Jeff) of Mayetta; five grandchildren, Matthew Schuh (Shannon), Brian Schuh (Beka), Dustin Schuh (Brittany), Joshua Peters (Megan) and Robert Peters; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Hoyt Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holton Community Hospital Hospice, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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