Nina Marie Schoenfeld, 89, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023.
Nina was born April 26, 1933, in Topeka, the daughter of Eugene and
Meda Degarmo Stebbins. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. On May
12, 1952, Nina and Fred R. Schoenfeld were united in marriage at St.
Joseph Catholic Church, enjoying 64 years together prior to his death
July 8, 2016.
Nina’s first job was at Bobo’s Drive-In. She was
employed for 23 years at Hayden High School as their baker and was
famous for her cinnamon rolls. She retired from Washburn Rural Schools
five years later.
Nina was always up for a game of bridge and
was a member of several bridge clubs throughout her life. But she really
just enjoyed any card game. She and Fred were involved in the Kansas
Hunter Safety program as instructors and in the front office for the
clinics. She was a master at crocheting and won a championship ribbon at
the county fair for her work. She also enjoyed fishing, sewing, bingo
and bowling. But more than anything, Nina loved her family and spending
time with them.
Survivors include her children, Karen
Schiffelbein (John), Topeka, Kenda Miller (Duane), Topeka, Richard
Schoenfeld (Mary), Wamego, and Georgina Engler (Bruce), Burlingame;
eleven grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Kay Stratton (Jack),
Auburn KS. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eugene
Stebbins Jr. her sisters, Virginia Blossom, Nancy Baird and her twin
sister, Lila Lee Shinn.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 23,
from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish
Road, Topeka KS 66614, where the rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24,
at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the House at Midland Care or to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.