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Vicki Schalansky Obituary

Vicki D. Schalansky, 38, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness. Vicki was born August 23, 1968 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Jerry and Winnie (Westphal) Groshong. She graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1986 and the University of Kansas in 1998 with a degree in Journalism. She was employed at Ogden Publications as Associate Editor of Cappers Magazine. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her daughter, Charlotte. She married Jay Patrick Schalansky on September 23, 2000 in Baldwin City at the Osbourne Chapel on the Baker University Campus. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Schalansky; parents Jerry and Winnie Groshong, Tonganoxie; sister, Mindi Lux and husband, Tracy, McLouth; nephews, Jake and Will Lux; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Janet Schalansky, Topeka; sisters-in-law, Jill and Julie Schalansky, Topeka. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Lowman United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Jade Schalansky Educational Fund in care of Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th, Topeka, Kansas 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jan. 30, 2007.

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JayJay Crabtree

February 2, 2007

Jay & Charlotte, I am so sorry for your loss, god bless you both and your family. Everytime I think of Vicki I think of her adorable smile and big beautiful eyes. Vicki was a sweet heart of a person and she will be greatly missed. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympothy,

Norma McGill

February 1, 2007

To the Schalansky Family:
May you find peace and comfort in the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalms 116:15

Carrie Denesha

February 1, 2007

Jay,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Keep your head up. I'm around the corner if you need anything.

Stephanne Zale

February 1, 2007

To Jim, Janet, Jay and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my heart and in my prayers.

Pati O'Hara

January 31, 2007

Jay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you and Charlotte are coping. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lexie Gragg

January 31, 2007

Jay & Charlotte-We are so very sorry. There aren't any magical words we could say that would make your hearts feel any better. One thing we do know always holds true, is that if God brings to to it, God will bring you through it. You both are in our prayers and thoughts, as well as the rest of your family. Love always, Adrian, Lexie, Chance and Caden Gragg.

Daniel Guzman

January 31, 2007

Jay so sorry to hear of your loss Vicki was so nice to us every time we saw each other at the store. May the lord bless you and your family at this time. Your friend from the cement lab.

Michael Barnett

January 31, 2007

Jay - I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Holy Spirit watch over you and your family. Michael Barnett

Joyce Martin

January 31, 2007

Janet and family: My thoughts and most sincere prayers are being sent your way.

Nikki Landsberger

January 30, 2007

Charlotte and Jay,
Vicki was a wonderful friend to me. I love and miss her so much. My thoughts and love are with you at this time. I will be thinking of you.

Karen Shectman

January 30, 2007

Dear Janet and Jay, I was so very saddened to learn of your daughter-in-law's death. May your entire family be comforted by precious memories and the support and love of the commuity.

Kelly Farmer (Bovaird)

January 30, 2007

Jay, I can't imagine what you and your family are going through right now. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kent Hurn

January 30, 2007

Donna and I are so very sorry for your loss.

Tom Brennan

January 30, 2007

My deepest Sympothy, Jay.

Linda Muhlig

January 30, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ed, Mary & Jill Hamilton

January 30, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Linda Proehl

January 30, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Shane Goldsmith

January 30, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Seretha Potts

January 30, 2007

To The Schalansky Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

God Bless You and Your Family

January 30, 2007

Our sympathy and prayers to Vicki's family and friends.
God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Gary and Linda Nantz

Gwen Stanley

January 30, 2007

My sincere sympathy to your family. I didn't know Vicki very well but she did come and talk to us at our last Wilder Society Tea and was so interesting, friendly and sweet. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

Rhonda (Groshong) Smotherman

January 30, 2007

Dear Jerry, Winnie, Mindy & family; So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all. Wish I'd gotten to know her as an adult.

Gregory Valentine

January 30, 2007

To the Schalansky and Groshong Families: My sincerest sympathy is extended to you all. Your loss is great and my prayers are with you all.

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