Lorraine Chaney 1928-2016
Lorraine Agnes Chaney, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Mayetta, the daughter of Frank S. and Mabel (Blandin) Chaney.
Lorraine graduated from Mayetta High School. After high school, Lorraine worked as a Stenographer for the FBI for 30 years before she retired. When President Kennedy was assassinated, Lorraine typed the information about the shooting.
Lorraine was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Glen Beckwith (Sue Harding) of Topeka, Lynn Beckwith (Jane) of Ozawkie, and John Naranjo and Marlene Naranjo both of Albuquerque, N.M.; and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Christine Naranjo and Anna Beckwith; and three brothers, Otis, Francis and Alvie Chaney.
Lorraine was cremated and private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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