In Memory Of
Kathy Jo Schmid
1950
2023
Kathy Jo Schmid
May 26, 1950 — April 19, 2023
Kathy Jo Schmid, 72, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
She was born May 26, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John M. and Joann C. (Owen) Dunigan. She was a 1968 graduate of Highland Park High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership with Honors from Friends University.
Kathy was employed by Josten's American Yearbook, where she met her husband, Jerry. She later worked for Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Department of Transportation, Juvenile Justice Authority and most recently for Newcomer Funeral Service Group, until retiring.
She was an active member Highland Park Assembly of God, First Assembly of God and later Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene supporting her husband Pastor Jerry Schmid.
Kathy married Jerry Lee Schmid on May 15, 1971 in Four Mile Congregational Church, Humboldt, Nebraska. He survives in Topeka. Other survivors include two daughters, Rachelle (Jeff) Frank of St. Joseph, MO and Brooke Sipes of Topeka; and two grandsons, Quinton Bearce and Dawson Sipes.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Steve Dunigan.
Kathy loved spending time with family, especially her grandsons, holidays with family, cooking, baking, swimming, gardening, flowers and Fourth of July was her favorite holiday. Her other love was singing gospel music with her family and established the In His Presence Singing Trio. She was also an avid Kansas State University and K.C. Chiefs fan.
Honoring Kathy's request, cremation is planned. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church.
Kathy's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Four Mile Cemetery, 63346 706 Road, Humboldt, NE 68376.
Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. To leave a special message for Kathy's family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born May 26, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John M. and Joann C. (Owen) Dunigan. She was a 1968 graduate of Highland Park High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership with Honors from Friends University.
Kathy was employed by Josten's American Yearbook, where she met her husband, Jerry. She later worked for Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Department of Transportation, Juvenile Justice Authority and most recently for Newcomer Funeral Service Group, until retiring.
She was an active member Highland Park Assembly of God, First Assembly of God and later Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene supporting her husband Pastor Jerry Schmid.
Kathy married Jerry Lee Schmid on May 15, 1971 in Four Mile Congregational Church, Humboldt, Nebraska. He survives in Topeka. Other survivors include two daughters, Rachelle (Jeff) Frank of St. Joseph, MO and Brooke Sipes of Topeka; and two grandsons, Quinton Bearce and Dawson Sipes.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Steve Dunigan.
Kathy loved spending time with family, especially her grandsons, holidays with family, cooking, baking, swimming, gardening, flowers and Fourth of July was her favorite holiday. Her other love was singing gospel music with her family and established the In His Presence Singing Trio. She was also an avid Kansas State University and K.C. Chiefs fan.
Honoring Kathy's request, cremation is planned. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church.
Kathy's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Four Mile Cemetery, 63346 706 Road, Humboldt, NE 68376.
Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. To leave a special message for Kathy's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kathy Jo Schmid, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, May 5, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Wanamaker Woods Church
Celebration of Life
Friday, May 5, 2023
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Wanamaker Woods Church
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