Alexia Younger

Alexia Gladys Younger, 75, of Topeka, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 14, 2008. She was born on June 8, 1932 in Catherine, KS, one of thirteen children born to William J. and Catherine Schueler Staab. She had resided in Topeka since the late 1950's. Alexia married Walter A. Younger on November 27, 1950 in Catherine, KS. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1996. She was also preceded in death by eight brothers. Survivors include her children, Daniel Younger, Jody Halstead, Donna Younger, Steve Younger, Charlene Sams, Matthew Younger, twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and her siblings, Joe A. Staab, Larry Staab, Betty Dechant and Agnes Lundy. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial will follow in Topeka Cemetery. Mrs. Younger will not lie in state. Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.