Dorene Hart, 83, of Topeka, died March 4.

She was born July 21, 1927, in Marion County, to William and Lillian Stenzel.

She attended Washburn University.

She married George Porter Hart Jr. in 1947. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1982.

Dorene was employed by CoreFirst Bank for 22 years, primarily in the trust department. She was a member of Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Pamel Wiksten of Olathe; a son, George III of Springfield, Mo.; and three grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, Topeka.

Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka.

Memorials may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 W Rochester Road, Topeka KS 66617 or Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St, Suite 20, Topeka KS 66614.