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Lori Wellman Obituary

MERIDEN - Lori Ann Wellman, 40, Meriden, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at a Topeka hospital from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident on K-4 Hwy in Meriden. Mrs. Wellman was born July 22, 1963, at Topeka, the daughter of Philip Eugene and Belva Jean Rice Swaggerty. She had lived in Meriden since 1984. Lori was a legal assistant and keyboard operator in the Workman's Compensation division of the state of Kansas Insurance Department in Topeka since 1984. She was a 1981 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School in Perry and was a graduate of the Kaw Area Vocational Technical School in Topeka. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden and was an avid sports fan and Jefferson West Athletics supporter. She married Ronald Scott “Goose” Wellman on June 15, 1985, in Meriden. He survives, of the home. Lori also is survived by a daughter, Danielle Wellman; a son, Christopher Wellman, both of the home; her mother, Belva Jean Swaggerty, Perry; a sister , Sherri Johnson, Topeka; and three brothers, Steven Swaggerty, Winchester, Robert “Bob” Swaggerty, Perry, and Dennis Swaggerty, Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father, Philip Swaggerty; and one brother, David Eugene Swaggerty. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden. Burial will be at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Meriden. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. A parish rosary will be recited following the prayer service. Memorials may be made to the Athletic Fund of the Jefferson West Booster Club or to the Wellman Children's Education Fun in care of Barnett's Meriden Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 331, Meriden, Kan., 66512.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 16, 2004.

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Robin Kreipe (Means)

March 23, 2004

Goose, Iam so sorry about your loss. Is there Really anything anybody can say or do to make things better? If your ever down this way please give me a yell.

I'll be thinking about you an your famialy in the days to come.



Sincerely,

ROBIN

Kevin Sturgeon

March 21, 2004

Scott and family



So sorry to hear the loss of a loved one and such a good friend. She will be missed in many ways.

Lorene Martins

March 19, 2004

Belva & the Wellman Family--

I am so sorry for your loss and I know words will never convey the sympathy I feel for you. Danielle & Chris I also lost my mother at a young age. Time doesn't take away the pain but a wise man once told me time would help those bitter sweet memories become just sweet ones. Hold onto them because they are more valuable then you'll ever know. Belva, what can I say. I can only imagine the pain of losing a child. We are all here for you. Whether to talk, laugh or cry. Don't be afraid to rely on your friends. May God be with you all. Lorene & Tim Martins & Family

Brad Foos

March 18, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the Lori Wellman family. Please accept my warm regards during this sorrowed time. May God be with all family members.

Sincerely

Brad

Jana Beethe

March 18, 2004

Belva, Scott, Danielle, Chris, and the Wellman and Swaggerty families ... you are all in my thoughts continuously. Lori was dearly loved and will be missed so much by myself and everyone here at the Insurance Department. She was one of the good ones.

Janelle Schuler

March 17, 2004

My thoughts are prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless.

Brenda Wettengel

March 17, 2004

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Lori was a great girl. My heart is with your family.

Genna Dowding

March 17, 2004

To the Family,

I am really sorry of your loss. I didn't know Lori but I know how it feels to loss someone. I don't know Danielle but I can see how you all are feeling and it hurts to see family's this way. I feel deeply for you and your family and friends. I am thinking of all your family and pray for GOD's healing touch on your lives and may GOD be with you all.

Jesse and Reggie (Baker) DeGarmo

March 17, 2004

Lori's enthusiasm and excitment will be missed at Jeff West Sproting events. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

dani snook

March 17, 2004

I am so sorry to here of your loss. I worked with Lori at the Insurance Dept for several years I know she will be missed. I was amazed at the speed she walked and how fast she could read through the Danielle Steele books that she loved so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. God will look after all of you and bring you though all the trials that you will face. God Bless.

Dani Snook

Debra Schuler

March 17, 2004

My memories of Lori are from the Fulton reunions when we were "kids." Everyone thought we were twins. I feel so bad for your loss. I hope that your memories of Lori will help you through this very difficult time. God bless.

Becky Workman

March 17, 2004

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you and your families in this trying time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

The Workman Family

Keri Kish

March 16, 2004

I will always remember Lori as a woman who was VERY proud of her children and their wonderful accomplishments, loved KU Basketball and was always reading a book. I enjoyed working with Lori this past year in the Legal Division and talking to her on a daily basis about KU, books, TV programs, and, of course, her children. My deepest sympathies go out to her family and I hope the many wonderful memories you have of her bring you comfort and joy in this time of pain.

Dave Jolly

March 16, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss. Lori will be greatly missed. I enjoyed having her at all the ball games supporting Chris and all the players

Gary Bailey

March 16, 2004

Lori was a classmate of mine. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. PLHS Class of '81

Jenny Powell

March 16, 2004

Sorry to hear of Lori's death.



Jenny Powell

Mike & Pam Rodecap

March 16, 2004

Dear Scott and family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

blair beethe

March 16, 2004

i will miss you very much. and i wanna thank you for everything you have done for me .

Bill & Jolene (Powell) Bickel

March 16, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time. Know that Lori will be greatly missed in both the Meriden and Perry Communities.

Denise Koch

March 16, 2004

Scott, Danielle and Christopher~ I worked with Lori for a few years at the Kans. Ins. Department. She talked of you all everyday. She was so proud of her kids and loved you all so much. Although, it has been a long time since I've seen Lori I will always have good memories of her. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cindy

March 16, 2004

Danielle (i.e.Blue),

If you need anything you let Nicholas or I know and we will do what ever we can. You are in our daily prayers. Remember it is at this time that there is only one set of footprints in the sand. For if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. So he will carry you until you can make it on your own again. God bless you and your family.

Haleigh Foster and Casey Huddleston

March 16, 2004

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prays and thoughts are with you all.

Kelly Heston (Morgison)

March 16, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Lori. God Bless your family in this time of need.

Roberta Bradbury

March 16, 2004

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.



The Bradbury, Dreasher and Welborn families

Glenna Abel-Powell

March 16, 2004

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Lori was a class-mate and good friend of mine all through school. I will cherish my memories of her.

Ivy Nolan

March 16, 2004

I mainly knew Lori through the store confontations... I didn't know her well. I know her daughter Danielle and her son Chris. I feel deeply for her friends and family, for they have lost a wonderful woman. I pray for you all.

Tammy Roy

March 16, 2004

To the Family of Lori,



No words can express how very sorry I am. Lori was a wonderful person! One of the things I will always remember is Lori taking her breaks-- speed walking and reading at the same time. The first time I seen her do that I was amazed! Boy, did she loved her books. Lori will be greatly missed at the Insurance Department. My prayers are with your family. God Blees you all!

John McArthur

March 16, 2004

Dear Wellman Family,

I was very sad to hear of Lori's passing. I can remember back when my son's were first involved in sports at Jeff West. Lori and her Mother were always there to support all the Teams. She was a graduate of Perry but she was now a Tiger and was always there for the kids.It was great to see someone support the kids that didn't even have children old enough to be in school sports yet. She was really there for the kids.

Jeff West will miss her love and support.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Sincerely, John McArthur

Mary Inman

March 16, 2004

Dear Lori's family, You are in my prayers. May Our Father grant you strength and solace in the coming days.

Respectfully and Sincerely,

Mary Inman

Stan & Debbie Spreer

March 16, 2004

Our condolences to Lori's family and to Belva and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Stan and Debbie Spreer

Michelle Brown

March 16, 2004

Once a Team - Always a Team. You are deeply missed at KID.

Ron and Evelyn Brannock

March 16, 2004

We are thinking of all your family and pray for God's healing touch on your lives. God be with each of you. Friends of the Belva Swaggerty family. Ron and Evelyn Brannock

Donald Dean Welborn

March 16, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dean & Kris Welborn

Becky Betts

March 16, 2004

To all the Swaggertys from all the Betts. So sorry to hear about Lori, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Buttron

March 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Belva, I am Jean and Warren Noble's daughter and know you were friends with Mom. I'm sure she would want to let you know how sorry she is for your family. Linda

Lee Kimsey

March 16, 2004

To Scott and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you if you need anything.

The Kimsey Family

Jennifer Luck

March 16, 2004

I know I did not know her very well. But when she went passing by us at the elevator and I brought Maisie to work with me she would say "What a cute little baby" She was very nice when we got a chance to say a few words to each other.

Dwain & Connie Rodecap

March 16, 2004

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