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Joseph Francis “Bud” Hefner

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Birth	:	1 Jun 1923 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 2014 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0532990, -95.7360992
Plot	:	Henry, Lot 445-W
Description	:	Joseph F. “Bud” Hefner, 91, died December 27, 2014 in Topeka, KS.He was born on June 1, 1923 in Topeka, KS, the son of John and Matilda (Schwartz) Hefner. Joseph served in the US Army during WWII where he received the Purple Heart. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he was employed as an earthmover tire builder. After his retirement from Goodyear, he served for 30 years as a Sergeant of Arms for the Kansas Legislature. He was a life-time member of the VFW 1650, the American Legion Post 400 and Moose Lodge 555. He enjoyed working in the yard,... Read More	Joseph F. “Bud” Hefner, 91, died December 27, 2014 in Topeka, KS.He was born on June 1, 1923 in Topeka, KS, the son of John and Matilda (Schwartz) Hefner. Joseph served in the US Army during WWII where he received the Purple Heart. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he was employed as an earthmover tire builder. After his retirement from Goodyear, he served for 30 years as a Sergeant of Arms for the Kansas Legislature. He was a life-time member of the VFW 1650, the American Legion Post 400 and Moose Lodge 555. He enjoyed working in the yard, fishing and dancing. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Joseph married Louise Gigous on January 31, 1942 in Lawrence, KS. She preceded him in death on July 8, 1983. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Mauer (Charles) of Topeka, KS.. Other survivors include his longtime companion , Dolly Kleppin, one sister, Florence Minihan of Topeka, KS, two grandchildren, Pamela Mauer Watson (Jeff) of Topeka, KS and Michelle Mauer McCarter (Kyle) of Sahuarita, AZ, six great grand-children, Taylor McCarter, Garrett McCarter, Macie Watson, Ryan Watson, Brody McCarter and Paetyn McCarter, one great-great granddaughter, Addison Holmes. He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Hefner and his sister, Betty Beasley. He will lie in state at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Monday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by Philip Billard Post #1650 of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Topeka and Shawnee County and sent to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. BRENNAN-MATHENA FUNERAL HOME

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Joseph Francis “Bud” Hefner's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, USA.
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Joseph Francis “Bud” Hefner death on 27 Dec 2014 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.0532990
Longitude: -95.7360992

Family Members:

Parent

John Peter Hefner Jr.

(1895 - 1961)

Matilda Barbara Schwerdt Hefner

(1895 - 1992)

Spouse

Charlotte Louise Gigous Hefner

(1920 - 1983)

Siblings

Walter A Hefner

(1919 - 2004)

Florence C. Hefner Minihan

(1921 - 2016)

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Hefner Beasley

(1927 - 2003)

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Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0532990, -95.7360992

2. Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0619011, -95.7221985

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
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4. Saint Davids Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 39.0369860, -95.7259480

5. Security Benefit Association Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0630989, -95.7606583

6. Topeka State Hospital Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0671005, -95.7080994

7. Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 39.0430400, -95.7021700

8. Carnegie Hall
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Coordinate: 39.0350600, -95.6999100

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Coordinate: 39.0228010, -95.7027530

10. Grace Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium
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Coordinate: 39.0511284, -95.6843719

11. Grace Episcopal Cathedral Sanctuary
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Coordinate: 39.0506925, -95.6839273

12. Abram Burnett Burial Site
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0102997, -95.7685776

13. Mission Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0145493, -95.7819290

14. Prairie Home Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1077118, -95.7482910

15. Curtis Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0792870, -95.6702270

16. West Lawn Memorial Gardens
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0518112, -95.8167419

17. Bennie Lee Graham Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1020584, -95.6836472

18. Foster Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9942017, -95.7061005

19. Topeka Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0388985, -95.6528015

20. Rochester Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1044006, -95.6800003

21. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0393982, -95.6500015

22. Elevation Cemetery
Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9832993, -95.7613983

23. Half-Day Cemetery
Elmont, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1584702, -95.7143402

24. Valencia Cemetery
Valencia, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0586014, -95.8806000