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Joseph Edward “Buzz” Lardner

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Birth	:	5 Mar 1933 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	29 Jan 2015 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0532990, -95.7360992
Plot	:	Trompeter Sec.
Description	:	Joseph E. Buzz Lardner found his peace and quiet Jan. 29, 2015. He was the fifth child born to James T. and Catherine M. Durkin Lardner, Mar. 5, 1933 at 307 SW Courtland. He attended Holy Name Grade School with his siblings James Brother, Catherine Kitty, Charles Corky, and Mary Ellen Susie and achieved Eagle Scout. While attending Maur Hill, he was class president and made the first touchdown on Hayden High School's new football field. He coached boy's basketball and was a member of the Alpha Delta Fraternity before graduating from Washburn University.... Read More	Joseph E. Buzz Lardner found his peace and quiet Jan. 29, 2015. He was the fifth child born to James T. and Catherine M. Durkin Lardner, Mar. 5, 1933 at 307 SW Courtland. He attended Holy Name Grade School with his siblings James Brother, Catherine Kitty, Charles Corky, and Mary Ellen Susie and achieved Eagle Scout. While attending Maur Hill, he was class president and made the first touchdown on Hayden High School's new football field. He coached boy's basketball and was a member of the Alpha Delta Fraternity before graduating from Washburn University. He married Donna L. Eakes June 25, 1955. They traveled together while he served as a pilot in the Air Force. Following his Irish stonecutting heritage, he worked with his father and brothers at J.T. Lardner Cut Stone. In 1958, he and Donna opened a separate office for Lardner Monuments, a business which continues the family tradition today. His work also included restoration projects on Kansas buildings, parish altars, and Law Enforcement memorials. He was a fifty-year member of the Knights of Columbus; served as treasurer of St. Vincent de Paul and president of Rotary Club, Serra Club, and Rochester PTA; participated in Sunrise Optimist Club; and received the lifetime achievement award from Mater Dei parish. He enjoyed people and appreciated his many animal companions. By example, he taught us: you never give up on family; you never need to be unpleasant; you always help those less fortunate because you don t know what they have been through; and, above all, always trust in the Lord. Survivors include his wife; children - Chris and Diane Westling, J. Kelley Lardner, Eddie & Jean Fairchild, John Lardner, Ann Aponte, and S. Jacob Lardner; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister - Susie Hoferer; nieces and nephews. Mr. Lardner will lie in state from 5-7 pm Tuesday at Mater Dei Holy Name Church, where the rosary will be prayed at 6:30 pm followed by the Fourth Degree Chalice Ceremony. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:30 am at the church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mater Dei parish, 1114 SW 10th St, Topeka Ks 66604 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka Ks 66606. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com Topeka Capital-Journal, 2/1/2015 ******************************************************* Wife's obit: Donna Louise (Eakes) Lardner joined the reunion celebration with her husband and youngest daughter, Ann Aponte, Monday, December 28, 2020. A devoted mother, Girl Scout leader, wonderful cook, sugar cookie baker, artist, pianist, and poetry writer, Donna loved planning family gatherings, spoiling her grandchildren and Boston bull terriers. She was born September 15, 1933, the middle daughter of Bill and Thelma Eakes. After graduating Hayden High School, she worked for Southwestern Bell and Dr. John Cavanaugh before marrying Joseph “Buzz” Lardner at Assumption Church on June 25, 1955. She traveled with Buzz while he was in the Air Force, then helped him with Lardner Monuments and later Lardner Florist. After raising their family, they had adventures in Medjugorje, Rome, and Betania. Survivors include her children: Diane (Chris) Westling, Kelley Lardner, Jeannie (Eddie) Fairchild, John Lardner, Jacob Lardner; brother, Beryl Wilson; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donna’s family appreciates the caring staff at Rolling Hills Care Center and Midland Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 31, 9:30 a.m. at Mater Dei Holy Name Church, 1114 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. The rosary will be prayed at 9:00 a.m. at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei Catholic Parish and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. *******************************************************

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Joseph Edward “Buzz” Lardner death on 29 Jan 2015 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.0532990
Longitude: -95.7360992

Family Members:

Parent

James Thomas Lardner

(1880 - 1965)

Catherine Marie Durkin Lardner

(1900 - 1976)

Spouse

Donna Louise Eakes Lardner

(1933 - 2020)

Siblings

James Charles “Brother” Lardner

(1926 - 2005)

Charles Francis “Corky” Lardner

(1929 - 2011)

Mary Ellen “Susie” Lardner Hoferer

(1931 - 2016)

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