Mary Ann Short, 81, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.
Mary Ann was born to Walter and Mary Schultz June 20, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. She married Richard Short in 1958; they later divorced. Mary Ann was a dispatcher for local ambulance services for many years. She was then employed in the business office at Lincoln Center OBGYN, retiring after more than 30 years of service. In recent years she worked part time at Macfee Refinishing. Mary Ann volunteered at Corita’s Corner Sandwich Ministry until the time of her death. Her favorite things were her flower garden, feeding the local wildlife in her backyard, and spending time with family and friends.
Mary Ann is survived by children, Steven (Janice) Short, Kevin (Sandy) Short, Lori “Guss” Short, and Lisa (Dan) Zeller and daughter-in-law, Jacque Henne. She has eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Jeff, grandsons, Lucas Short and Robbie Zick Short, brother, Warren Schultz and nephew, Daniel Schultz. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and beloved cat, Charlie.
At Mary Ann’s request, cremation has taken place. A parish rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church, 10th and Clay Street, where family will greet friends until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 24 at the Church and will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page. Masks and social distancing are required at the Church. Private inurnment will follow.
Memorials to Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka Rescue Mission, or Mater Dei Catholic Parish c/o Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road Topeka KS 66614.
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Mary Ann was born to Walter and Mary Schultz June 20, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. She married Richard Short in 1958; they later divorced. Mary Ann was a dispatcher for local ambulance services for many years. She was then employed in the business office at Lincoln Center OBGYN, retiring after more than 30 years of service. In recent years she worked part time at Macfee Refinishing. Mary Ann volunteered at Corita’s Corner Sandwich Ministry until the time of her death. Her favorite things were her flower garden, feeding the local wildlife in her backyard, and spending time with family and friends.
Mary Ann is survived by children, Steven (Janice) Short, Kevin (Sandy) Short, Lori “Guss” Short, and Lisa (Dan) Zeller and daughter-in-law, Jacque Henne. She has eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Jeff, grandsons, Lucas Short and Robbie Zick Short, brother, Warren Schultz and nephew, Daniel Schultz. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and beloved cat, Charlie.
At Mary Ann’s request, cremation has taken place. A parish rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church, 10th and Clay Street, where family will greet friends until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 24 at the Church and will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page. Masks and social distancing are required at the Church. Private inurnment will follow.
Memorials to Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka Rescue Mission, or Mater Dei Catholic Parish c/o Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road Topeka KS 66614.
source: kevinbrennanfamily.com
Mary Ann Short, 81, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.
Mary Ann was born to Walter and Mary Schultz June 20, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. She married Richard Short in 1958; they later divorced. Mary Ann was a dispatcher for local ambulance services for many years. She was then employed in the business office at Lincoln Center OBGYN, retiring after more than 30 years of service. In recent years she worked part time at Macfee Refinishing. Mary Ann volunteered at Corita’s Corner Sandwich Ministry until the time of her death. Her favorite things were her flower garden, feeding the local wildlife in her backyard, and spending time with family and friends.
Mary Ann is survived by children, Steven (Janice) Short, Kevin (Sandy) Short, Lori “Guss” Short, and Lisa (Dan) Zeller and daughter-in-law, Jacque Henne. She has eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Jeff, grandsons, Lucas Short and Robbie Zick Short, brother, Warren Schultz and nephew, Daniel Schultz. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and beloved cat, Charlie.
At Mary Ann’s request, cremation has taken place. A parish rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church, 10th and Clay Street, where family will greet friends until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 24 at the Church and will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page. Masks and social distancing are required at the Church. Private inurnment will follow.
Memorials to Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka Rescue Mission, or Mater Dei Catholic Parish c/o Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road Topeka KS 66614.
source: kevinbrennanfamily.com
Mary Ann was born to Walter and Mary Schultz June 20, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. She married Richard Short in 1958; they later divorced. Mary Ann was a dispatcher for local ambulance services for many years. She was then employed in the business office at Lincoln Center OBGYN, retiring after more than 30 years of service. In recent years she worked part time at Macfee Refinishing. Mary Ann volunteered at Corita’s Corner Sandwich Ministry until the time of her death. Her favorite things were her flower garden, feeding the local wildlife in her backyard, and spending time with family and friends.
Mary Ann is survived by children, Steven (Janice) Short, Kevin (Sandy) Short, Lori “Guss” Short, and Lisa (Dan) Zeller and daughter-in-law, Jacque Henne. She has eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Jeff, grandsons, Lucas Short and Robbie Zick Short, brother, Warren Schultz and nephew, Daniel Schultz. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and beloved cat, Charlie.
At Mary Ann’s request, cremation has taken place. A parish rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church, 10th and Clay Street, where family will greet friends until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 24 at the Church and will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page. Masks and social distancing are required at the Church. Private inurnment will follow.
Memorials to Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka Rescue Mission, or Mater Dei Catholic Parish c/o Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road Topeka KS 66614.
source: kevinbrennanfamily.com
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