Margaret Ann Callarman

Margaret Ann "Markie" Callarman, 60, of Topeka, passed away May 9, 2013. She was born January 22, 1953 at Topeka, Kansas where she was raised. She attended Holiday Middle School and graduated from Topeka High School. She received a Certificate of Merit from K-State for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program. Margaret earned her CNA from Butler Community College and worked at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in Eldorado, Kansas. She attended classes in Business Administration at Iowa State University, Council Bluffs, IA. She became certified as a lay preacher on August 9, 2008 and was the founder of the food bank at Sullivan Chapel United Methodist Church. Margaret was a member of the TOPS club and after hitting her goal weight became a member of KOPS.

She loved spoiling her grandchildren. She was a very caring and giving person. Margaret was always volunteering to help. We used to tease her about collecting strays. She loved unconditionally and forgave everyone who wronged her for whatever reason. She had a BIG heart to go with a BIG smile!

She is survived by her sons, Tyler Harder and his wife Dolly, Nickolas Bentley and Jimmy Willis; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Diana Schultz, Steven Corrao, Deeana Corrao, Debbie Corrao, Tony Corrao and Jeff Corrao; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Joseph Ray and Rose (Martz) Hopper, and her biological parents, Dolores Eppling and Anthony Corrao.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:00PM at Sullivan Chapel United Methodist Church, 1937 NE Madison, Topeka, Kansas 66608. To assist the family, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31