Charlotte Deiter

Charlotte Ann (Simons) Deiter beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away Tuesday, December 16th 2014 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, with her 3 children at her side. She was born January 29, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles E. and Fay E. (Johnston) Simons. She was raised in the Oakland community and graduated from Topeka High School in 1946. She was formerly employed at C&W Market and GMD Warehouse. She and her husband retired on their farm in Maple Hill. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Charlotte was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Maple Hill Research Club, and an ambassador at Atria Hearthstone. She was married to Melvin P. Deiter on February 10, 1947. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, her parents, her sister Marjean (Simons) Taylor, and her two brothers James and Robert Simons. Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Don) Harrison of Keller, TX, two sons, Larry (Michelle) Deiter of Meriden, and Dennis (Anna) Deiter of Raymore, MO. Other survivors include 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kansas. Charlotte will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 19, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center or the Donor's choice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.