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Staci Luellen Obituary

Staci Luellen Staci S. Luellen, 53 of Topeka passed away, March 31, 2018 and joined her Heavenly Father and earthly father.

Staci was born August 5, 1964 in Topeka the daughter Larry and Darlene (Zook) Luellen. She graduated from Topeka West High School. She was employed by Stormont-Vail for 23 years.

Having been born with spina bifida she was involved with the Capper Foundation and was NE Kansas March of Dimes poster child. Staci was a member of the Northern Hills Baptist Church and was an avid KU Basketball fan.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.

She is survived by her mother; a sister, Debbi (Jim) Williams; a brother, Gregg (Gretchen) Luellen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the staff and friends at Manor Care.

Funeral service will be Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Midtown Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave.

Memorial contributions may be made to FUSE Foundation, 2517 Bell Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801 to support young adults with muscular dystrophy.

To leave an message for the family online please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2018.

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Mary Temple

April 7, 2018

To the Luellen family....I am so sorry to hear of Stacie passing....I have been thinking about her for the last couple of yrs because I didn't know where she was staying...we used to take each other out on our birthdays but lost track of her....we used to go to the mall and she would do everything in her power to embarrass me...we had a lot of good times...she will always be in me heart...love you Staci

Judy Hargis Plumb 785 231 8550

April 4, 2018

Darlene,
So sorry. I didn't know Staci but wanted you to know I care and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you well and know Staci is in a better place. My love.

Susan Etzel

April 3, 2018

We didn't know your Aunt Staci personally, but just hearing about her, we know she was an incredible, brave lady!
We are sending love and prayers to you and your entire family, especially to your grandmother who cared for her from birth and gave her love and support to be all she could be. You are in our hearts

April 3, 2018

Thinking of Staci's family and friends who will miss her. Wishing you all peace and comfort. I enjoyed my time talking to Staci.

April 3, 2018

We're so sorry regarding the passing of Staci. As you recall Staci was born 3 or 4 days after our wedding so we were always able to keep track of her birthday. She had a outgoing personality and often reminded us of her Dad. We'll miss that special greeting no matter how bad she felt. Our sympathies go to the entire Luellen family.

Ned and Joleen Nusbaum

Roxanne Russell

April 2, 2018

So very sorry for your loss of Staci. It was a pleasure to have known her and given her care over the years. She will be truly missed.

Beverly Nusbaum Johnson

April 2, 2018

Oh, Darlene. We are so sorry Staci is no longer with us but know that she brought a lot of love and joy to a lot of people.
My mother absolutely adored her. I remember clearly when she was born and you brought her home to your house just off 6th Street in Topeka. Love to you and Gregg and Deb and other family.

Jennifer Alexander

April 2, 2018

I worked with Staci at SV- we both worked 3-11 and always would eat our dinner together in the operators room! She had a great voice for that job! Her laugh was contagious- she was a genuine person and always happy. Even though she was in a wheelchair I never considered her handicapped. I will always consider her a great friend and she will be so missed!

Bonna Cromwell

April 2, 2018

Darlene, I remember Staci from the Capper Foundation days. Prayers are going out to you and your family. May your memories comfort you. Bonna and Harold Cromwell

Carrie Emler

April 2, 2018

Will definitely miss seeing Staci when I visit Mom. Thinking of you and your family.

April 1, 2018

Darlene and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss our sisterly bantering. May you find peace in knowing she lived her life fully and I'm sure she's already setting up her rules in her new place! Lori Keeffe

April 1, 2018

So sorry to hear of your lose. I worked with Staci, she always had a smile for every one. Our prayers are with you and family. Carolyn and Frank Webb

April 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss, Darlene. We all have some good memories of Staci, especially playing pig with her and Aunt Ethel at Maxine's on Thanksgiving.
Dean Eikenberry

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