Elizabeth Berens obituary: Elizabeth Berens's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Berens
1925 - 2017

Obituary photo of Elizabeth Berens, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Elizabeth Berens, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Berens
1925 - 2017

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Berens, 92, of Topeka passed away on August 11, 2017. She was born on June 18, 1925 in Westmoreland, Kansas. She was the third of ten children of Ernest and Mary (Zabel) Krouse.

She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Manhattan, Kansas.

Elizabeth married George Berens on June 21, 1945. They spent 51 years together as a loving couple, working together as dairy farmers in Meriden and Valley Falls before spending their last years in Topeka

She enjoyed her family and spending time with her two children and extended family. Elizabeth was a gifted crafter, especially knitting; she knitted hundreds of hats and mittens for Head Start and Early Learning. She had a passion for being a nurse, working at Winchester Memorial Hospital and retiring from St. Francis Hospital. She also maintained a part-time nursing job her entire adult life. Elizabeth and her husband spent many hours volunteering with multiple organizations.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers; Gilbert and Raymond (Greta Jean), two sisters; Agnes (Robert) and Eunice (Dean) and her nephew, Bill.

She is survived by her two children; Cindy (Charles) Nothom and David Berens, one grandson; Chuck (Laurie) Nothom, one granddaughter; Angela Nothom, four great-grandchilren; Garick, Jeremy, Kelsi, and Isabella, four brothers; Donald, Dale, Oscar (Jean Frances) and Richard (Joyce) Krouse, one sister, Minnie Bradshaw, two sisters-in-law; Dolores (Con) Fischer, JoAnn (Leo) Kenealy, two brothers-in-law, Robert Berens, Jim Berens and countless nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Dove Cremation and Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. Topeka. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Westmoreland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Connection for staff education for dementia care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, Kansas 66606.

To leave a special message for Elizabeth's family, click the Share Memories button.
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Berens, 92, of Topeka passed away on August 11, 2017. She was born on June 18, 1925 in Westmoreland, Kansas. She was the third of ten children of Ernest and Mary (Zabel) Krouse.

She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Manhattan, Kansas.

Elizabeth married George Berens on June 21, 1945. They spent 51 years together as a loving couple, working together as dairy farmers in Meriden and Valley Falls before spending their last years in Topeka

She enjoyed her family and spending time with her two children and extended family. Elizabeth was a gifted crafter, especially knitting; she knitted hundreds of hats and mittens for Head Start and Early Learning. She had a passion for being a nurse, working at Winchester Memorial Hospital and retiring from St. Francis Hospital. She also maintained a part-time nursing job her entire adult life. Elizabeth and her husband spent many hours volunteering with multiple organizations.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers; Gilbert and Raymond (Greta Jean), two sisters; Agnes (Robert) and Eunice (Dean) and her nephew, Bill.

She is survived by her two children; Cindy (Charles) Nothom and David Berens, one grandson; Chuck (Laurie) Nothom, one granddaughter; Angela Nothom, four great-grandchilren; Garick, Jeremy, Kelsi, and Isabella, four brothers; Donald, Dale, Oscar (Jean Frances) and Richard (Joyce) Krouse, one sister, Minnie Bradshaw, two sisters-in-law; Dolores (Con) Fischer, JoAnn (Leo) Kenealy, two brothers-in-law, Robert Berens, Jim Berens and countless nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Dove Cremation and Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. Topeka. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Westmoreland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Connection for staff education for dementia care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, Kansas 66606.

To leave a special message for Elizabeth's family, click the Share Memories button.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, August 18, 2017 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service - Topeka
4020 SW Sixth Street
Topeka, KS 66606

Graveside Service

Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 11:00am
Westmoreland City Cemetery

Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family

Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family

Memorial Video

Guestbook

Condolence messages can be comforting to family and friends who are experiencing a loss.

Click "Share Memories" above to leave your message.