Shirley Huttenhoff Obituary

Shirley Ann Huttenhoff 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. Condolences may be left at www.dovecremation.com Shirley Ann Huttenhoff

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Apr. 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Huttenhoff

11 Entries

Tyler Graf

June 25, 2020

I had Mrs. Huttenhoff for home ec at Topeka High in 1998-1999! Loved her class. She was such a sweet person, very open minded and understanding. Caring and patient. She made it fun and dove into foods from different regions of the country and taught me some life skills every adult should have, practical skills! Like how to cook decent meals and eat tasty food. She was a great and inspiring teacher.

Teresa LeslieCanty

April 6, 2017

I'm so saddened to hear that Ms. Huttenhoff passed away. She truly was my savior and inspiration throughout my junior high and high school years. I got to tell her how her smile gave me comfort from my sometimes troubled home life. I loved her. May she rest in eternal peace.

Evelyn Haungs

April 5, 2017

So sorry to hear of your passing, Shirley. May God bless your eternal peace and your family. I was your student way back in the mid 1960's. You were and continue to be an inspiration to me. RIP

Renee Groenevelt Manion

April 4, 2017

Dear Chalece, I have such fond childhood memories of you and your mom from my time visiting my grandparents in Topeka. I was so sad to hear from my Aunt Judy about your mom's passing. She was such a special & dear friend to my mother, Norma Carothers Groenevelt. Shirley was such a gracious, genuine, and caring person and a true lady in every sense of the word. She had a positive and lasting impact on so many lives. I am thinking of you & your family at this difficult time.

Renee Groenevelt Manion

April 4, 2017

Dear Chalece, I was sorry to hear from my Aunt Judy about your mom's passing. I have such great childhood memories of you and your mom. She was such a special and dear friend to my mother (Norma). And she was such a gracious, talented and caring lady in ever sense of the word. Your mom touched so many lives in positive ways. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Diana Dougan Enriquez

April 3, 2017

So sorry to read about Shirley's passing. She was one of my instructors at Holliday Junior High and years later she was my colleague at Topeka Education Center. She was a very talented lady with a quick wit. She could make me laugh so easily. You did not need to be around her long to know her family was her pride and joy. Prayers and blessings for all of you.

Deborah Conn Huckstep

April 2, 2017

My condolences to the extended Huttenhoff Family. Shirley was my sewing teacher in 9th grade in 1982. She was firm but good and willing to help if you truly needed it, and I had a blast being her student.

Terri Sandgren

April 2, 2017

Mrs. Huttenhoff was my Home Ec teacher at Landon Jr. High. I thought the world of her, and I am sorry to hear of her passing.

Barb Dennis

April 2, 2017

My Dearest Shirley Huttenhoff who is with God and looking over all of us. Help us to survive without your loving guidance in Bleuette Blues and the many other . Many a happy hour and our February 13 meeting was the best ever. You felt great and kept us laughing, never dreampt it was our last get together. Pray for us and know how much you are loved.

Renee Williams (Brungardt )

April 2, 2017

She was such a joyful soul. As a child I remember my mom taking me to her home and I was so amazed at all the things she made. Then I was blessed to have her as my teacher and my children's teacher. She set the bar high for all teachers as she taught with a happy heart and always that big smile.
Prayers for the family.

Betty Grubb

April 2, 2017

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Shirley as well as I did Jim but she was a beautiful person.

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