Mildred Bliss

Mildred Vesta Bliss, 90, Topeka, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2005.

Mildred was born January 22, 1915 in Kansas City, MO., the daughter of Earl and Elnora Swaim Edmonds.

Mildred was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church where she attended faithfully as long as her health allowed.

Mildred married Frank J. Bliss on December 31, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1962. A son, Frank Jr. died in 1964.

Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Dirksen, Topeka; two grandchildren, Michael Dirksen, Houston, TX and Amy Naukam, Euless, TX; and two great grandchildren, Tyler and Eryn Naukam.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 29, 2005 at Park Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America Chapter, 515 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite B-2, Topeka, Kansas 66603 or Wanamaker Road Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614.

Newcomer Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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