Janet Shupe 1937-2022
Janet L. Shupe, 84, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022.
She was born April 14, 1937, in Topeka, the daughter of Leslie and Loretta Esser Thomas.
She was a 1955 graduate of Seaman High School. She was instrumental in establishing the Seaman Historical Society, where she was a Charter Life Member and served as an officer. She also was a founding member and active volunteer of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Janet was a homemaker and a devoted mother and caregiver who enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She married Jackie “Jack” E. Shupe on Jan. 7, 1956, at Holton. He preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 2020.
Survivors include children, Eugenia (Karl) Wiggins of Topeka, Leina (Rocky) Cox of Topeka, Martin (Brenda) Shupe of Owasso, Okla., and Zanetta (Stan) Aubry, of Imperial, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Christopher (Lindsay) Wiggins, Jessica Wiggins (Nick) Unverferth, Ty (Liz) Cox, Paul (Amanda) Cox, Levi (Chelsea) Shupe, Amber Shupe Beck, Cortney Shupe (Kevin) Walter, Raina Shupe (Madison) Minor, Megan Aubry (Scott) Herman and Brody (fiancé Hannah) Aubry; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia (Don) Finson of Topeka; and a brother, Dwight (Irma) Thomas of Topeka.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jackie Leon Shupe; a sister, Dee Hafner; and two brothers, William and Doug Thomas.
The family would like to recognize Phoenix Home Care and Midland Hospice for the care they provided.
A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8, followed by visitation until 8 p.m. at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 S.W. Wanamaker Rd., Topeka.
A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2700 S.E. Virginia Ave., Topeka, KS 66605, with inurnment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church or Midland Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. To view a full obituary and leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com
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