Anita Kathleen (Smith) Rakestraw Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anita Kathleen (Smith) Rakestraw of Greensburg, Kansas, who passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Dennis L. Smith and Helen F. Smith (Tansey); and her husband Dub. She is survived by : her sister Caryl (Bob Tieszen) of Moundridge; her niece Michelle Tieszen of Moundridge; her nephew Jonathan Tieszen (Julie); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Anna, Claire of Harrisonburg and Virginia; her stepsons, Shon Rakestraw of El Dorado and Chris Rakestraw (Janna) of Mulberry, Kansas; her stepgrandchildren, Danielle Mulky of Lamar, Shon Rakestraw II of Topeka and Krystina Rakestraw-Soares of Topeka; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Quinn and Emma; and her stepsisters, Linda Riner and Polly Brotzman.