Elaine Schroeter

Elaine (Murphy) (Seever) Schroeter Elaine Schroeter, 68, of Lyndon, formerly of Topeka, died Wed., Sept. 20, 2006 at her Lake Pomona home. She was born March 31, 1938 at Lawrence, the daughter of Leo and Mabel (Bragdon) Murphy. She married Clarence E. Seever in 1954, who preceeded her in death in 1962. She married Lee Schroeter on Sept. 2, 1963. Elaine is survived by her husband Lee; and their children, Michael (wife, Mary), Tara (husband, Bruce), Tammy (husband, Shawn), Marais (husband, Michael), Shane (wife, Aimee’), Lainy, (partner, Kelly) and Nicole. She also leaves behind 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, with one more expected in Dec. 2006. She is survived by her brothers, Patt (wife, Lynn), and Ellsworth Murphy (wife, Shirley), and sister-in-law, Isetta. Elaine graduated from Washburn University with a BS in Education, after which she started and ended a 30 year teaching career at Most Pure Heart of Mary School. She demonstrated her love and dedication to over 1500+ students through interactive teaching of American Indian history, and programs such as nationally recognized “Tiny Hearts and Aged Hands”. She also received a Presidential award for her teaching innovations, and is listed among the “Who’s Who of American Teachers.” Elaine was appointed by Governor Joan Finney as a member of the state of Kansas Travel and Tourism Commission. She was the first recipient to participate in the prayer pager program at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. After retiring for health reasons, she continued to lecture and teach American Indian culture as a member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska as well as write for publications, family, and grandchildren. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Fri. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS 66614. The family will receive friends after the rosary until 8:00 pm. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 17th & Stone, Topeka, at 10:00 am Sat., Sept 23. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800.

Elaine Schroeter

March 31, 1938 - September 22, 2006