Nancy Anne Burgardt

Nancy Anne Burgardt, 82, of Topeka, died January 14, 2010 at the home of her daughter.

She was born on February 9, 1927 in Crystal Falls, Michigan the daughter of Henry Patrick and Veronica (Leonard) Grattan.

She served in the U.S.Air Force and was a captain during the Korean Conflict. 

Nancy was a Registered Nurse at the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Administration Hospital for over 14 years prior to her retirement.

She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and several bridge clubs.

Nancy is survived by three sons, John (Pru) Burgardt of Santa Anna, California, Jim (Shanna) Burgardt and Steve (Mary) Burgardt both of Topeka, three daughters, Sue Hertling of Topeka, Jo (Raul) Gawrys of Basalt, Colorado and Darcy (Jim) Guffin of Atlanta, GA., one brother Ray Grattan and ten grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son Michael Burgardt on April 16, 1983.

Nancy will lie in state at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.  where a Prayer Service will be at 5:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where Military Honors will be conducted by Philip Billard Post 1650 of the V.F.W.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Arthritis Foundation, in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Topeka, KS 66603