Wilma Hafenstein

Wilma Joyce Hafenstein, 85, of Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. Wilma was born in Alma, KS on April 22, 1934, daughter of Sophia (Schreiber) and William E. Thowe. She graduated Alma High in 1952. She then attended the College of Medical Technologies Minneapolis, Minnesota where she became a licensed phlebotomist. She worked as a phlebotomist and medical technician at the Topeka Blood Bank, Topeka, KS., for 43 years before retiring.   Wilma was a Girl Scout leader. She loved reading, writing poetry, singing in the choir at Meadowlark, and swimming. Wilma’s greatest love was for God and she was a very giving person. Wilma married Don Hafenstein, Alma, in 1954. He survives. She is also survived by her three daughters, Louise Madden (Edward), Perry, OK; Doretta Braden (Kenric), Topeka, KS; Donnis Eichem (Dan), Wamego, KS, a son, Russel Hafenstein (Tammy), Wamego, KS; three sisters, Delores Haller, Wamego, KS;  Evelyn Davis, Alma, KS; Arvilla Lloyd, Wamego, KS; sister in-law Connie Yonke, Alma; 8 Grandchildren, and 6 Great-Grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Marlene Briscoe, and Adella Gaston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meadowlark Good Samaritan fund. A Celebration of life will be held on August 30, 3pm, at Meadowlark, Manhattan, KS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.