Reva Hossfeld 1938-2026

Reva Dorlene Hossfeld, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

She was born May 2, 1938, in Horton, the daughter of John and Anna (Buddenbohm) Searles. She lived in Horton, Netawaka, Holton and more than 40 years in Topeka.

Reva was employed in the grain elevator business in Netawaka, Holton and Topeka for several decades.

Reva married Marvin Hossfeld on Feb. 10, 1957, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Netawaka. He preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2022.

Survivors include her four children, Lonnie Hossfeld, Derby, Kirby Wittenbach, Topeka, Perry (Pam) Hossfeld, Johns Island, S.C., and Kelly Killinger, Topeka; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jake and Kristina (Evelyn, Ethan) Hossfeld, Garret and Allison (Lily, Marin, Isabel) Hossfeld, Austin Hossfeld, Amy and Tom (Annabeth, Theo) VanLangen, Holly Wittenbach, Emily Wittenbach and Grant (Elijah, Shepard); and her sister, Helen Zwontizer, Columbia, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings.

Reva enjoyed traveling, cooking, reading and working crossword puzzles. Reva, alongside her husband Marvin, were members of the Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka. Above all else, Reva loved her family.

Memorial contributions can be made in Reva’s honor to Faith Lutheran Church or Midland Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Dove Cremations & Funerals-Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka. There will be a reception back at the funeral home following the interment.

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