In Memory Of
Deena Rood
1941
2020
Deena Rood
November 19, 1941 — July 31, 2020
Deena Rood, 78, Topeka, passed away on July 31, 2020. She was born November 19, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of August A. and Dolores Krymis.
Deena married Dr. Harold J. Rood on August 6, 1966. She graduated from Michigan State University, receiving both the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees. She taught Spanish and Art for many years, most recently at Hayden High School in Topeka, Kansas.
After retiring, Deena enjoyed creating pottery and gardening.
Deena is survived by her husband, Harold and two children, Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Rood (Tyler), Eugene, OR, John Robert Rood (Michelle) Chicago, IL; and grandchildren, Isaac Miller, Quincy Greenrood and Theodore Greenrood. Other survivors include siblings, Karen Smiga (Fred), Frederica, DE, Dr. August A. Krymis, Jr. (Nancy) Mattawan, MI, Fred J. Krymis (Candace) Kalamazoo, MI, Milena L. Hawkins, St. Peters, MO, Roy D. Krymis, Eulees, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th street, Topeka, Kansas 66614 and burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan. Both of these services will be at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
Deena married Dr. Harold J. Rood on August 6, 1966. She graduated from Michigan State University, receiving both the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees. She taught Spanish and Art for many years, most recently at Hayden High School in Topeka, Kansas.
After retiring, Deena enjoyed creating pottery and gardening.
Deena is survived by her husband, Harold and two children, Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Rood (Tyler), Eugene, OR, John Robert Rood (Michelle) Chicago, IL; and grandchildren, Isaac Miller, Quincy Greenrood and Theodore Greenrood. Other survivors include siblings, Karen Smiga (Fred), Frederica, DE, Dr. August A. Krymis, Jr. (Nancy) Mattawan, MI, Fred J. Krymis (Candace) Kalamazoo, MI, Milena L. Hawkins, St. Peters, MO, Roy D. Krymis, Eulees, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th street, Topeka, Kansas 66614 and burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan. Both of these services will be at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
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