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Luana Niemackl Obituary

Luana Rose Niemackl, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Brewster Place in Topeka. Luana was born the daughter of Aloysius John and Mary Helen (Nolte) Broxterman on February 18, 1938 in Baileyville, KS. She was a 1956 graduate from Hayden High School. On April 26, 1958, Luana was united in marriage to Duane A. Niemackl at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Together, they shared 56 years of marriage before Duane's passing on January 2, 2015. Luana was a long-time member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, polka dancing, watching sports, especially watching her grandsons play football and rooting for the KU basketball team. In her early years, Luana was very active as a Brownie Leader, Girl Scouts Leader and she was the recipient of the St. Anne Medal with the Girl Scouts. She also participated in a Catholic Women's bowling league for many years. Luana will be most remembered for her sweet acts of kindness, her strong devotion to her faith and her unconditional love as a mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children, Danae Price of Topeka, Diane Busby of Edmond, OK, Douglas Niemackl (Linda), Daniel Niemackl (Rebecca) and Debi Smith (Steve) all of Topeka; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Dennis, Orlin, Marion, Vernus and Danny; five sisters, Thelma, Geraldine, Arnette, Doralyn and Janelle; one brother-in-law, Donald Niemackl (Denise) of Overland Park, KS. Luana was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane A. Niemackl; brothers, Merlyn and Leland; sister, Connis and a son-in-law, Brian Busby.

She will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 2-4:00 P.M., with a rosary at 3:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 227 SW Van Buren St., Topeka, KS 66603. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka. Memorial contributions can be made in Luana's loving memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. Luana Rose (Broxterman) Niemackl
Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2020.

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Sheila Wells

November 2, 2020

To the family, your mom was a beautiful and amazing person, she is finally at peace in heaven with her soulmate. Love u all.

Darrel Roeder

November 2, 2020

Sorry for your loss prayers

Marcia and Norman Hogan

November 2, 2020

Dear Niemackl and Broxterman Families:
While you call upon your memories and faith during your great loss, Heaven is enriched with her arrival!
Prayers and Love for All!
Norman and Marcia Stattelman Hogan

Helen Walsh

October 30, 2020

Danae, Diane, Debi, Dan and Doug, Praying for you all at the loss of your Mother, Luana. Asking God to Bless you and may your wonderful Memories bring you comfort. Sorry I can not attend the services but
you will be in my prayers. Enjoyed the pictures.

Jim Turgeon

October 29, 2020

To the entire Niemackl family,

I'm really sorry to hear about your mom's passing. A kind and beautiful lady! My thoughts and prayers are coming your way!

Connie Sterbenz

October 29, 2020

I bowled with your mom for years. She always had a smile on her face and such a kind spirit about her. May the Lord welcome her home.

Marylee Welch Hamilton

October 29, 2020

To the Niemackl and Broxterman Families - Luana has passed to her Lord in Heaven and though we will all miss her - she has reached her heavenly home - where we all hope to meet her again. Love to all as you go through this time together as much as possible. God bless. Remarkable photos!!

Lori Murphy

October 29, 2020

Debi, Danae, Diane, Danny and Doug,
Sending my thoughts and prayers to each of you.
Your Mother was a quite a special lady, her love for our Lord showed in everything she did. Her kindness was contagious! Her love & pride of her family was amazing! Luana had a way of making you feel warm and fuzzy from the moment you met her! I will always remember her wonderful baking skills too! Debi was always sent home with yummy goodies to share! (Those cinnamon rolls were my favorite! Wow!!)
I loved seeing the pictures you posted of the family thru the years! -It’s so hard to let go but you will always have those wonderful memories! You have been truly blessed to have a such a great Mom! I have no doubt that one day you will reunite with your Mom & Dad again!
Blessings, hugs & Love to all of you!

Anna Hernandez-Reid

October 26, 2020

Danae, Diane, Doug, Danny and Debi,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Your mother was a beautiful and loving woman on the outside, but more importantly, her inner soul and love radiated from the inside. I was 15 years old when I met your mother, and I still treasure her warm hugs and smiles each time I would visit your home. The Niemackl home was full of love and peace, and your mother always made me feel special. I spent many sleepovers with my precious friend Debi, and was always treated with love and shared many laughs with the family. From high school homecomings to water-ski ventures on the lake, your mother was always a big part of making sure everyone was happy. Even as a young teenage girl, I took notice of her love for the Lord and her dedication as a wife and a mother. I know that she blessed the grandchildren just as much with her love. May our Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around all of you during this time and give you peace.

Pamela Magee

October 25, 2020

Danae, Diane, Doug, Danny & Debi,

Please allow me to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. Luana was such a lovely lady. My family and I feel honored and blessed to have met her later in her life. Luana was always so pleasant and cheerful. I pray that you all will find comfort in your memories and knowledge that we are missing her too!

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Robin Terronez

October 21, 2020

Danae, Diane, Doug, Danny, Debbie, and all the Grands: It has been my pleasure to know your entire family, with your mom being the matriarch of such a fun bunch! It is evident that you grew up in a home where love and fun abounded, and I know that your mom was the glue that kept it all flowing and held everyone together. She was so strong, so capable, so fun and loving and kind. I loved her laugh! When she laughed, I would laugh too!! And I have such fond memories of her, the twinkle in her eye, the touch of her hand, the generosity of her spirit, and of her love and faith for God. She was remarkable and unforgettable. God hand-picked her to be your mother and it shows in all of your lives. Each of you have strength of character and know the importance of family and faith. It is such a great legacy passed to you from your mom. Every time I look at a rose, I will think of her. I love you all and I'm so sorry for this great loss in your lives. She will be missed and revered and always thought of with a smile. God has her now, in His tender loving care, and we will see her again! I praise God for that! With all my love and friendship, Robin Terronez.

David Tetuan

October 21, 2020

Danae, Diane, Doug, Danny & Debi;
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I have great memories of your mom being so pleasant and kind when I would visit the house....welcoming me and making me feel at home. My prayers and sympathies are with you at this difficult time. May God Bless you all!

Teresa Blakley

October 20, 2020

Prayers and sympathies.

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