Mary Lucile Neider

Mary Lucile Neider, 91, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Windom KS. Luci was born on October 28, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Francis J. and Gladys A. Horne Verschelden. She was educated in Topeka schools, where she graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1943 (now Hayden Catholic High School). Luci married her high school sweetheart, Florian “Rennie” Neider on January 8, 1944, in Camp Roberts CA. After WWII they made their home in Topeka. They were members of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. In 1983, Luci and Florian moved to Bella Vista AR. There, they were members of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Luci was also a member of St. Bernard’s Women’s Club, the prayer shawl committee and several bridge clubs. She also volunteered at Bates Hospital. Mr. Neider passed away in June of 2001. Luci later married Harold Vanhorn on June 19, 2010, in Bella Vista at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Luci moved to Windom KS to be with family. Luci belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Catholic Ladies Bridge Club. Harold passed away this spring. Luci loved her dachshunds, Heidi and Inga. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting and most of all an afternoon of BRIDGE! Luci was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Grateful to have shared her life are her two sons, Mark Neider, Lakeview OR and Clark Neider (Vilma), Phoenix AZ; four daughters, Carol Marie Spencer (James), Ramona CA, Cheryl Eck (Steven) Windom KS, Mary Renee Hunt (Terry), Fayetteville AR and Therese Folco, San Francisco CA; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with a parish rosary following at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund in McPherson, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Bella Vista AR or Reno County Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home.

Mary Lucile Neider

October 28, 1924 - June 21, 2016