Henrietta C. Hane

Henrietta Christine Heaney Hane, 86, of Topeka passed away Fri. February 13, 2009 She was born September 22, 1922 in Emporia, the daughter of Arthur Joseph and Anna Biggs Heaney. Henrietta attended Emporia schools and graduated from Emporia High School in 1940. She attended Marymount College and Emporia Normal School, teaching in one-room schools in Lyon and Chase counties three years during WWII. Henrietta received a LPN license from Kaw Valley Tech and was employed at St. Francis Hospital for 35 years, retiring in December of 2005. She volunteered at the Kansas State Historical Museum and Indian Mission, Treasures of the Czars, St. Francis Hospital, American Red Cross and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and made many quilts for the Topeka Rescue Mission. She will be remembered as a very generous and giving person. Henrietta married Arthur L. Hane of Canton, OH on May 2, 1942. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1997. Also preceding her in death were a granddaughter, Amanda Hurla, a brother, Roland Heaney and two sisters, Rosalie Roper and Alice White. Survivors include sons James (Mary) Hane of Lawrence, Jeffrey Hane, Charles (Vickie) Hane and Steven (Amy) Hane; two daughters, Katheryne Hurla (David) and Terri Otto, all of Topeka; sixteen grandchildren, Scott (Audrey) and Chris (Kristy) Hane, Mark (Anna) Hurla, Melissa (Chris) Hansen, Melanie (Johnny) Hahn, Michael Hurla, Heidi Hane, Andy (Eva), Bobby, Alex (Keesha) Otto, Erika and Emily Hane, Jesse, Lacey, Dillon and Dalton Hane; twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hane will lie in state and the family will greet friends from 2-4:00 pm, Sunday, February 15 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 615 Wyandotte, Meriden, KS, with a parish prayer service beginning at 3:30 pm. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Monday, February 16 at the church. Cremation will take place and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice, St. Aloysius Church or Basic Cancer Research at KSU and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW. Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614.

Henrietta C. Hane

September 22, 1922 - February 15, 2009