Rita “Marlene” Campbell, age 83, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1931, the daughter of Mildred L. (Greenwalt) & Glen W. Smith in Topeka. On Sept. 16, 1949, she married Bill R. Snyder; he preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1979. On Sept. 29, 1981, she married Ted Campbell; he survives.
Also surviving are Marlene’s children: Brent (Rita) Snyder, Rochester, N.Y.; Jeanne (Mike) Becker; and Denise (Ken) Mongeon, both of Topeka; Ted’s children: Dan (Cheryl) Campbell, Empire, Mich.; Doug (Alice) Campbell, North Manchester; Deb (Steve) Smidt, Columbia City; Dawn (Craig) Kelly, Grand Haven, Mich.; and DeDe (Rick) Burkel, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; together Ted and Marlene had 27 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ted’s son: Dave Campbell; and two grandsons: Colton and Will Becker.
Marlene was a lifelong resident of Topeka, IN and a 1949 graduate of Topeka High School. She was a genealogy enthusiast and was passionate about researching her family history. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and prayed for them continually. Above all Marlene loved and followed her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A funeral service will be held in Marlene’s honor at 11 a.m. Saturday June 20, at Community Fellowship Church, Topeka. Pastors Lyn Stutzman and Harold Gingerich will officiate. Entombment will take place at Eden Cemetery in Topeka.
Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday June 19, at Community Fellowship Church in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be directed to family care of Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.