LaVeta Louise Mages

LaVeta Stowell Mages, 81, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep and into heaven on Friday, June 12, 2026.

She was born November 13, 1944, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Virgina Ellen Johnson and Floyd Eldon Stowell. She graduated Seneca High School, worked as hairdresser from 1963-1975, owned a plant store from 1976-78 & served in a law office as receptionist.

LaVeta married Paul Mages in 1964 . They later divorced. Survivors include daughters, Angela (Brent) Boles of Topeka, KS, Theresa Lemus of Reno, NV, and Paula Mages of Topeka. She had 6 grandchildren; Cassidy (Boles) Roberson, Madeline (Boles) Key of Topeka, KS. Nicole (Luttjohann) Sprague, Jarah Lemus, Mateo Lemus of Reno, NV and Alex Mages of Topeka. She had 4 great-grandchildren.

Family and close friends are invited to join as we gather to remember the life of our beloved mother on Tuesday, July 7th at 2:30 at Topeka Bible Church - Mulvane Building in the Parlor. Address: 1101 SW Mulvane Street. This will be a small gathering for family and those who knew and loved her. We look forward to a time of remembrance, re-uniting and sharing stories together immediately following. Let us know if you plan to attend by leaving a comment + email and/or phone number. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of LaVeta Mages to the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Gifts may be made online through KU Endowment here.

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