Laura Shortle obituary: Laura Shortle's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Laura Viola Shortle
1923 - 2021
In Memory Of
Laura Viola Shortle
1923 - 2021
Laura Viola (Oehm) Shortle, 98, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
She was born February 26, 1923 in Summerfield, Kansas the daughter of Sigmund Oehm and Minnie (Heiserman) Oehm.
Laura was employed by Lollar Alterations as a seamstress for approximately 5 years prior to retirement.
Laura married Carl Shortle, Jr. on June 14, 1952 in Beatrice, NE. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1994.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Stan) Raby of Oceanside, CA and Pam (Mike) Sullivant of Maple Hills, KS; her siblings, Ruby (Don) Harmer, Raymond (Marilyn) Oehm and Grace Saathoff all of Marysville, KS; her grandchildren, Matthew Raby, Chris Raby, Aaron Sullivant, Jason Sullivant and Darah (Abel) Velarde; her great grandchildren, Tyler Raby, A.J. Velarde, Joshua Velarde and Caden Sullivant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Diane; her seven siblings, Rudolph, Everett, Marie, Orval, Velda, George and Opal.
Laura enjoyed gardening, bowling and sewing. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Honoring Laura’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Laura will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Marysville, 1601 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508. Interment of Laura’s cremated remains will be held at Marysville City Cemetery at a later date.
Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610 is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Laura’s family, or to share a special memory of Laura, click the Share Memories button above.
She was born February 26, 1923 in Summerfield, Kansas the daughter of Sigmund Oehm and Minnie (Heiserman) Oehm.
Laura was employed by Lollar Alterations as a seamstress for approximately 5 years prior to retirement.
Laura married Carl Shortle, Jr. on June 14, 1952 in Beatrice, NE. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1994.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Stan) Raby of Oceanside, CA and Pam (Mike) Sullivant of Maple Hills, KS; her siblings, Ruby (Don) Harmer, Raymond (Marilyn) Oehm and Grace Saathoff all of Marysville, KS; her grandchildren, Matthew Raby, Chris Raby, Aaron Sullivant, Jason Sullivant and Darah (Abel) Velarde; her great grandchildren, Tyler Raby, A.J. Velarde, Joshua Velarde and Caden Sullivant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Diane; her seven siblings, Rudolph, Everett, Marie, Orval, Velda, George and Opal.
Laura enjoyed gardening, bowling and sewing. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Honoring Laura’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Laura will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Marysville, 1601 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508. Interment of Laura’s cremated remains will be held at Marysville City Cemetery at a later date.
Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610 is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Laura’s family, or to share a special memory of Laura, click the Share Memories button above.
Laura Viola (Oehm) Shortle, 98, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
She was born February 26, 1923 in Summerfield, Kansas the daughter of Sigmund Oehm and Minnie (Heiserman) Oehm.
Laura was employed by Lollar Alterations as a seamstress for approximately 5 years prior to retirement.
Laura married Carl Shortle, Jr. on June 14, 1952 in Beatrice, NE. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1994.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Stan) Raby of Oceanside, CA and Pam (Mike) Sullivant of Maple Hills, KS; her siblings, Ruby (Don) Harmer, Raymond (Marilyn) Oehm and Grace Saathoff all of Marysville, KS; her grandchildren, Matthew Raby, Chris Raby, Aaron Sullivant, Jason Sullivant and Darah (Abel) Velarde; her great grandchildren, Tyler Raby, A.J. Velarde, Joshua Velarde and Caden Sullivant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Diane; her seven siblings, Rudolph, Everett, Marie, Orval, Velda, George and Opal.
Laura enjoyed gardening, bowling and sewing. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Honoring Laura’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Laura will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Marysville, 1601 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508. Interment of Laura’s cremated remains will be held at Marysville City Cemetery at a later date.
Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610 is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Laura’s family, or to share a special memory of Laura, click the Share Memories button above.
She was born February 26, 1923 in Summerfield, Kansas the daughter of Sigmund Oehm and Minnie (Heiserman) Oehm.
Laura was employed by Lollar Alterations as a seamstress for approximately 5 years prior to retirement.
Laura married Carl Shortle, Jr. on June 14, 1952 in Beatrice, NE. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1994.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Stan) Raby of Oceanside, CA and Pam (Mike) Sullivant of Maple Hills, KS; her siblings, Ruby (Don) Harmer, Raymond (Marilyn) Oehm and Grace Saathoff all of Marysville, KS; her grandchildren, Matthew Raby, Chris Raby, Aaron Sullivant, Jason Sullivant and Darah (Abel) Velarde; her great grandchildren, Tyler Raby, A.J. Velarde, Joshua Velarde and Caden Sullivant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Diane; her seven siblings, Rudolph, Everett, Marie, Orval, Velda, George and Opal.
Laura enjoyed gardening, bowling and sewing. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Honoring Laura’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Laura will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Marysville, 1601 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508. Interment of Laura’s cremated remains will be held at Marysville City Cemetery at a later date.
Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610 is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Laura’s family, or to share a special memory of Laura, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Celebration of Life
Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:30am
First Baptist Church of Marysville
Interment
Marysville City Cemetery
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family