Sally Redmond
April 13, 1950 - January 12, 2018
Obituary
Redmond, Sally (Topham), beloved partner, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was 67 years old. Sally Elizabeth Topham was born April 13, 1950 to the late Hanford R. Jr. and Virginia M. (Culver) Topham. She graduated from St. Mary's High School with the Class of 1968. Sally worked as a dispatcher for the family business, the Yellow Cab Company, until they closed after 142 years in January of 2017. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Surviving her are her loving partner, Dennis Majeski; daughter, Amy Gatza Nyffenegger; grandchildren: Remo, Emily, and Ryan; two sisters and one brother: Penny (Randall) Butterfield, Mary (Jim) Fives, and Chip (Thelma) Topham; nieces and nephews: Monica, H.R. Shannan, Alex, R.J. and Virginia; step-daughter, Mary Redmond; step-grandson, Alex Redmond; and friends: Jo Ann Baumann, Beth (Morrison) Cothern, and Gretchen Barnovitz. She was preceded in death by her parents and partner, James "JR" Rose. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice and Alicia for their loving care to Sally. SERVICE: A memorial service for Sally will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Pastoral Associate, Sharon Wahl will officiate. Cremation has taken place. VISITATION: Family and friends are welcome to visit at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to the Shannan M. Thompson Financial Aid Scholarship. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Elizabeth Cothern
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60 years of friendship to this beautiful, classy, moxie, hilarious soul has so become part of me! EVERY birthday she's called & sang Happy Birthday to me since we were teenagers! I believe she has already been to visit me with a do,do,do! This morning a crucifix I have on a high shelf fell & ended up on the other side of the room. I shall mourn you my Friend for the rest of my days.
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Gretchen Barnovitz
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I have more wonderful memories of beautiful Sally than I can count. Some of the best were every Saturday when she would come over to swim. My son Bob, Sally and I would float on rafts in the pool enjoying the sunshine, laughing and relaxing. I also remember when Amy was born and what a fantastic mother she was. My love to all her family!
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Patti Swart Johnson
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Fond memories of our old neighborhood in the " good old days!" Also of raising a little hell once in awhile. You & Kitty behave yourselves.
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Jo
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Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, Sally. It breaks our hearts when death separates us from the ones we love so much. The Bible reminds us that God sees our pain and sadness and has promised that soon, "death will be swallowed up forever."(Isaiah 25:8) He will heal our broken hearts by resurrecting our precious loved ones to life again.(John 6:40) Until then, I hope the beautiful memories of Sally and these promises from God comfort you in the days to come.
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Eileen Lappin Weiser
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For all the Tophams who shared life, laughter, a few spankings, wonderful memories and a lot of love with the Lappin sisters -
I only heard how sick Sally was a couple of weeks ago. I know that her passing was a huge relief from her pain but a monumental loss to those she loved and for the people who loved her.
I'll always remember her as a delightful tomboy, a wicked ballplayer, the best swinger I knew (Ok, 12 years of Catholic school, I'm talking about swingsets here) and a friend I could always count on for mischief and giggles. From what I can recall, we were always on the brink (but rarely over) of adventursome behavior that was just shy of parental discipline, bless her. I'm sure she passed that on to her daughter and grandchildren - and that those memories will last forever. Mary Anne's stories of her life with Penny are exactly the same (but my older sister would say hers are better!)
Please accept my condolences for a wonderful person whose life was far too short. I thank her for the joy she brought to my life, and Mary Anne's & Julie's too -
Eileen Lappin Weiser
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J.R. Demijohh
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Such a shame! She still had a youthful good look about her. I am so, so sorry! Sally, you have left us far too soon.