Mary G. Ryan Noll

A Tribute to Mary G. Ryan Noll

 Our dear Mother, Mary G. Ryan Noll, left this earth to be with the Lord on February 10, 2011.  She joins her parents, Dennis and Mary Ryan; her husband, Jacob Noll; her loyal friend, Reverend Father Edward Newman Doherty, her brothers, and many relatives and friends.

 She spent most of her adult life in the Topeka area, was an ardent supporter of Catholic education and animal rescue.  She was a long time member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and was active in the Irish-American community.  She blessed others with her Irish wit, deep faith, and beautiful singing voice.  Her family and friends were her deepest love.

 She leaves on earth two sons:  Dennis Noll and wife Ellen and Edward Noll; a daughter:  Mary Patricia Noll; three grandchildren:  Holly, Shawn, and Shane; five great –grandchildren, a sister-in-law:  Frances Gwen Ryan, a favorite niece and nephew:  Mary Alber and John Ryan, and a dear friend and comfort person:  Stephanie.  She also leaves her beloved dogs: Shannon, Patrick, Maggie, Briggy, and Sebastian.

 She will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Sunday where the family will receive friends from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M.  A Rosary will be prayed at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Sunday, February 13th at 6:00 P.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 14 at 10:00 A.M. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church.  Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

 Contributions may be made to Hayden High School, Helping Hands Humane Shelter, or Col. Potter Cairn Rescue (www.cairnrescue.com).

 “Every sorrow or care in the dear days gone by was made right by the light and the smile in your eye.  Like a candle that’s shinning in a window at night, your fond love hath cheered me and guided me right.

 …Oh God bless you and keep you, Mother Machree.”  --by Young/Olcott/Ball

 Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.