Margie Ann (Walters) McGivern, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
She
was born June 24, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and
Wilamina (Graf) Walters. She graduated from the Girls Catholic High
School of Hays in 1954.
Mrs. McGivern was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Margie married John “Jack” F. McGivern, II on June 23, 1956 in Hays, Kansas.
Survivors
include her husband Jack McGivern; her children, John (Sheila)
McGivern, Mark McGivern, Lisa (Scott) Belden, Tim McGivern, Lynn (Karry)
McGivern, Amy McGivern, Greg (Audrey) McGivern, BJ (Julie) McGivern and
Ryan (Katrina) McGivern; 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren;
her sisters, Darlene Walters and Becky Morris.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; two daughters, Toni Schuckman and Theresa
Gallagher; her brother, Tom Walters and her granddaughter, Mia Miyamoto.
Margie
was a fantastic homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles
and bowling with the Women’s Catholic Bowling League. Most of all Margie
loved her family and Mia’s puppy Minga.
The family will greet
friends at 5:00 pm, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Most Pure Heart of Mary
Catholic Church. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of
Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW. 17th Street, Topeka, KS, 66604
www.mphm.com. Private family interment will follow. The Mass will be
broadcasted at https://mphm.com/home/livestream.
Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604 is assisting the family.
Memorial
contributions may be made to The Mia Miyamoto Scholarship Fund at
Hayden High School, 401 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606.