William C. Bill Kanaly, 77, of Topeka, formerly of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016.

He was born June 14, 1939, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the son of Robert Kanaly and Myrtle (Hansen) Larabee.

Bill was employed by the City of Hiawatha Public Works for 36 years, first in the Street Department and later as a Foreman for the Water Department. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, of Topeka.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lois Kanaly; 2 daughters, Terri Pritchett (Ron), and Penny Hartley; 5 grandchildren, Mitch Romine (Kristina), Jarad Romine (Paige), Brandon Hartley (Kim), Kelby Rosenberger, Schuyler Rosenberger, and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 S.W. 6th Avenue, Topeka. Cremation will follow the ceremony. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to assist with the services may be made to
Lois and family at 107 S. 8th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434.

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