LoriAnne Mitts-Muller obituary: LoriAnne Mitts-Muller's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
LoriAnne Mitts-Muller
1960 - 2020

Obituary photo of LoriAnne Mitts-Muller, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of LoriAnne Mitts-Muller, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
LoriAnne Mitts-Muller
1960 - 2020

LoriAnne Mitts-Muller, 60, of Maple Hill passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020.

She was born March 31, 1960 to Donald and Brenda (Johnson) Mitts in Lawrence Kansas. Lori graduated from Pratt High School in 1978. She continued her education at Pratt Juco and then at Kansas State. She went back to school at Washburn University and completed her education obtaining a Bachelor's degree in general studies from Fort Hays State University in 2006 where she was on the presidents honor roll.

Lori had several jobs throughout her life. She was a volunteer call center manager for America needs Fatima, conducted health surveys for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment served as the Maple Hill City Treasurer and as postmaster relief in Maple Hill. She loved to do anything where she could connect and bring joy to people.

Lori had the biggest heart and opened it up as a foster parent serving as a respite care provider for other foster parents. She enjoyed baking and always had to try out the newest things she found on Pinterest. Her laugh was contagious, and you couldn't help but laugh along with her. She helped with the religious youth group at the Community Congregational Church in Maple Hill and organized dinners which brought the community together. She enjoyed planning parties and events with her biggest event being the marriage of her daughter Madeline to Jacob Ostmeyer.

LoriAnne is survived by her Husband Royce Muller and daughter Madeline (Jacob) Muller-Ostmeyer. Her parents and her brother Doug (Susan) Mitts of Lenexa and their children.

She was preceded in death by her aunt Caroline Canfield who was more like a big sister to her.

Please spread joy in memory of LoriAnne and care for others with love as she would.

Honoring LoriAnne's request cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions Midtown Chapel, 1321 S.W. 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Mitts Family Foundation, 12609 West 75th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66216.

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LoriAnne Mitts-Muller, 60, of Maple Hill passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020.

She was born March 31, 1960 to Donald and Brenda (Johnson) Mitts in Lawrence Kansas. Lori graduated from Pratt High School in 1978. She continued her education at Pratt Juco and then at Kansas State. She went back to school at Washburn University and completed her education obtaining a Bachelor's degree in general studies from Fort Hays State University in 2006 where she was on the presidents honor roll.

Lori had several jobs throughout her life. She was a volunteer call center manager for America needs Fatima, conducted health surveys for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment served as the Maple Hill City Treasurer and as postmaster relief in Maple Hill. She loved to do anything where she could connect and bring joy to people.

Lori had the biggest heart and opened it up as a foster parent serving as a respite care provider for other foster parents. She enjoyed baking and always had to try out the newest things she found on Pinterest. Her laugh was contagious, and you couldn't help but laugh along with her. She helped with the religious youth group at the Community Congregational Church in Maple Hill and organized dinners which brought the community together. She enjoyed planning parties and events with her biggest event being the marriage of her daughter Madeline to Jacob Ostmeyer.

LoriAnne is survived by her Husband Royce Muller and daughter Madeline (Jacob) Muller-Ostmeyer. Her parents and her brother Doug (Susan) Mitts of Lenexa and their children.

She was preceded in death by her aunt Caroline Canfield who was more like a big sister to her.

Please spread joy in memory of LoriAnne and care for others with love as she would.

Honoring LoriAnne's request cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions Midtown Chapel, 1321 S.W. 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Mitts Family Foundation, 12609 West 75th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66216.

To leave a message for LoriAnne's family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Click the image below to watch LoriAnne's service.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
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Memorial Service

Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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