Mary Alyse Loder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Alyse (Russell) (Walton) Loder, 88, Topeka, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Mary was born December 2, 1930, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Katherine Russell. She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. Mary graduated from Dupont High School and Goldy-Beacom Business School. She married Philip Walton and they lived in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, Lawrence, Kansas, Kansas City area, Atwood, Kansas and Hiawatha, Kansas. They later divorced. Following her divorce, Mary moved to Topeka and eventually married James Loder, her high school sweetheart. They moved back to Wilmington. After James’ death, she returned to Topeka. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary retired from working at the ripe age of 83. Her last place of employment was Sheltered Living. She had a great sense of humor and loved KU basketball and Notre Dame football. Mary is survived by her children, Patti (Walton) Blanke, Phil Walton, Jr. and Paul Walton; grandchildren, Gabe Walton (Susie), Kristin Allen (Jon), Andrew Walton and Jenny Kelly (Nate); and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John and James Russell; and granddaughter, Rosemary (Blanke) Corbin. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with visitation one-hour prior. Burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association sent in care the funeral home.

Mary Alyse Loder

December 2, 1930 - May 22, 2019