In Memory Of
Shirley Ann Huttenhoff
1935
2017
Shirley Ann Huttenhoff
October 17, 1935 — March 26, 2017
Shirley Ann Huttenhoff, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away March 26, 2017. She was born October 17, 1935 in Dover, Kansas, one of four children to Charles and Elise (Dietz) Holtwick. They moved to Topeka when Shirley was a young child and it remained her home throughout her life.
After graduating Topeka High School, she attended Washburn University, becoming a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Later she earned her Master's Degree at Emporia State University. She was an expert seamstress and taught sewing as well as other Family and Consumer Science courses in Topeka Public Schools for 50 years. She was active in the United Federation of Doll Clubs and Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She had many passions, including knitting, traveling and watching college sports, though nothing brought her more joy than her family and wide circle of friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Odette Sturgis; and husband of nearly 60 years, Jim Huttenhoff. She is survived by her sister, Elise Mooneyham; brother, John D. Holtwick; daughter, Chalece (Gary) Anderson; granddaughters, Marlyse (Jason) Tauke and Gretchen (Murphy) Wells; great-grandchildren, Nora, Gracie, Liana, Alex, Alyssa, and Nick Tauke; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm, during which time a rosary will be prayed. The memorial mass will be held Wednesday, April 5th at 10:30 am at the same location.
Donations may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary—Prayer Blanket Ministry, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
After graduating Topeka High School, she attended Washburn University, becoming a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Later she earned her Master's Degree at Emporia State University. She was an expert seamstress and taught sewing as well as other Family and Consumer Science courses in Topeka Public Schools for 50 years. She was active in the United Federation of Doll Clubs and Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She had many passions, including knitting, traveling and watching college sports, though nothing brought her more joy than her family and wide circle of friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Odette Sturgis; and husband of nearly 60 years, Jim Huttenhoff. She is survived by her sister, Elise Mooneyham; brother, John D. Holtwick; daughter, Chalece (Gary) Anderson; granddaughters, Marlyse (Jason) Tauke and Gretchen (Murphy) Wells; great-grandchildren, Nora, Gracie, Liana, Alex, Alyssa, and Nick Tauke; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm, during which time a rosary will be prayed. The memorial mass will be held Wednesday, April 5th at 10:30 am at the same location.
Donations may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary—Prayer Blanket Ministry, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
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