Alfreda C. Stadler

Alfreda C. Stadler, 94, of Topeka, died March 2, 2009 at Clare Bridge of Topeka care home.

She was born on December 24, 1914 in Edgerton near Beaver Creek, Minnesota the daughter of John and Margareta (Zeisenitz) Funch.  Alfreda was raised by Rev. H. J. and Libby Meinders.

Alfreda was a 1932 graduate of Auburn Rural and graduated from  Emporia Presbyterian College.  She was a school teacher who started in one room school houses in Rossville, Auburn and Watson.  Alfreda also taught school at Sacred Heart School where she retired in 1977. 

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society at the church, and Philip Billard Post #1650 of the V.F.W.

She married John Stadler in Atlanta, Georgia on November 25, 1943.  He preceded her in death on August 6, 2000.  A daughter, Margaret Marie Stadler died on April 18, 1948.

Alfreda is survived by two sons, John Edward Stadler and Richard Alfred Stadler and wife Karen and one daughter Roberta I. Stadler all of Topeka.  She is also survived by two grandchildren, Greg and Amanda.

Alfreda will lie in state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday after 3:00 p.m. where an Altar Society Rosary will be prayed at  4:30 p.m. and a Parish Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Church and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas  66603.

Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.