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Stephen Etzel Obituary

Stephen Joseph Etzel, 79, Topeka, died Tues., Aug. 3, 2010. He was born July 24, 1931 in Topeka, the son of Clarence and Lydia Perschinske Etzel. Steve graduated from Hayden High and Washburn University, where he was a charter member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He served our country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. On Aug. 12, 1967, Steve and Patricia Donahue were united in marriage. She survives. Steve worked in banking at Capitol Federal Savings, American Savings and Southwest Bank and Trust and also at Jetz Service Co. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors also include his children, Mark Etzel, Topeka, Julie Etzel and her husband, Jeremy Dobbie, Louisville KY, Chris Etzel and his wife, Audrey, Holton; six grandchildren, Zachary Etzel, Grace, Katherine and John Thomas Etzel, and Charles and Brennan Dobbie; and one brother and sister-in-law, Timothy and Carole Etzel, Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Celeste Etzel and Diane Etzel Schroeder. Family will greet friends form 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka KS 66614, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Fri. at Christ the King Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 4, 2010.

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Matha Spencer

August 11, 2010

I did not know of Steve's death until today. I was a co-worker of his as a bus para for USD # 501. I want to extend my condolences to your family. Steve will be missed.

August 6, 2010

Chris & Audrey,
Did not know about the death of your father until late last night. We are so sorry. Did not know your father, but if you are anything like him, he must have been quite a guy! Our prayers go out to all of you. We'll get by to see you next week. Again, please accept our condolences. Your friends, Wayne & Beth

Diana Gudenkauf Campbell

August 5, 2010

Mark, I was surprised to see that your dad was gone. He was a nice man. My prayers are with you, your mom,sibs and Zack.

Rich Macfee

August 5, 2010

Tricia, John and family
My prayers are with all of you in this time of loss. I will always remember the Etzel smile which was a constant with Steve. I bet he is entertaining Paul, Ma Donahue and many others on another stage as I write this. Thinking of all of you and your families.

August 5, 2010

Chris and Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Just keep him in your memories and conversations so the children will always remember him. Roma Jean Embry, Olathe, Ks.

August 5, 2010

Our thoughts are with all of you- Lana and Arnold Gordon

Traci Scott Mattis

August 5, 2010

Pat, Julie, Mark and Chris,
I pray for God's comfort as you go through this tough time. I will always picture playing at your house and your Dad in his recliner. I have such nice memories of your family when we were young. Love to you all.

Linda Ruiz

August 5, 2010

Pat, I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. I know how much your family means to each other and I hope and pray that good memories will in time give you comfort. Please let me know if there is anything you need. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

DeAnn Emberton

August 5, 2010

Chris and family,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Lynn H

August 5, 2010

Here is the candle - sorry, a little late.....

Dawn Bombardier

August 4, 2010

Mark,
Sun Resorts extends sympathy to you and family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill & Mary Schroeder

August 4, 2010

Please accept our condolences on Steve's death.

Lynn Hafner

August 4, 2010

Pat and cousins,

Here is a candle for Uncle Steve. We loved him dearly. He's in our thoughts and prayers, and I know he's laughing it up now with Grandma, Grandpa, Celeste and Mom!

Dan and Cathy Hartley

August 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Art Muller

August 4, 2010

May Steve rest in peace through the mercy of God.
A fellow Wildcat, Art.

Richard Etzel

August 4, 2010

Bill Kirk, Clara's son, called yesterday to say that Steve had died. I knew he was ill since he did not come to the Etzel family reunion in June. I wish to extend sympathy to you his family, wife, children and grandchildren. Tim and Carole, I know you will miss him. I send my prayers to all of you.
Dick Etzel

August 4, 2010

So sorry for Your loss. Steve was a class mate at Hayden, 1949.
Maru Jo Art, Leiker.

August 4, 2010

To Steve's family-
I first met Steve in 1953 while we were both serving in the USAF. Although I haven't seen Steve in years, we stayed in contact thru an occasional phone call and the annual Christmas card. Steve will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him. I'm sorry for your loss and I have lost a friend.
Jim Baldauf
Indianapolis, IN

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