Obituary photo of Ophelia Nicholson, Topeka-KS
In Loving Memory of

Ophelia J. Nicholson

1936 - 2021
Obituary photo of Ophelia Nicholson, Topeka-KS
In Loving Memory of

Ophelia J. Nicholson

1936 - 2021
Ophelia J. Mattwaoshe Nicholson, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas.

She was born October 1, 1936, in Mayetta, Kansas, the daughter of Joe and Edith (Nocktonick) Mattwaoshe. She attended school in Mayetta, Ks and Holton, Ks.

Ophelia married Robert "Nick" "Bob" Wayne Nicholson. He survives. Other survivors include her daughter, Debra (Bill) Thill; one granddaughter, Christina Jean (Aaron) Frasier; and niece, Barbara (Sal) Giardina. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Mel Guerrero and Rosetta Anderson; and brother, Logan Mattwaoshe.

Ophelia enjoyed collecting antique radios, traveling, and spending time with her beloved husband Robert. She was a tribal member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Tribe.

Honoring Ophelia’s wishes, cremation has been planned. Memorial contributions may be made the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at ASPCA.org.

To leave a message for the family online, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Send sympathy flowers

Share Memories

:
:
:
Please also sign me up for Penwell-Gabel's email newsletter.
We will treat your information with the utmost confidentiality and not share or distribute it in any way.
Condolences should be personal messages from family and friends. For a full version of our online obituary policy, please click here.

© 2023 Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions