Ann Deitcher

Ann Deitcher, 90, Topeka Kansas, beloved Mom, Mother-in-law and Nana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Ann was born May 29, 1935, at home in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of James Joseph and Hanora “Nona” Murphy McQuade. In her early years the family also lived in Osawatomie and Hoisington, Kansas. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1953. Ann and Glen H. Deitcher were united in marriage on June 4, 1955, at St. Philip Catholic Church in Osawatomie, enjoying more than 58 years together prior to his death in 2014. Ann had a varied work history beginning in her youth as a soda jerk in Meek’s Drugstore and the movie theater in Osawatomie before moving to Topeka in 1955. She served as a secretary for National Reserve Life for several years before choosing to stay at home with their children as the family grew. On re-entering the work force she worked part-time for Judge Sam Crow at the Federal Courthouse and was a secretary at Fleming Foods. Other than her job of “Mom” Ann was most proud of the years she served as Committee Secretary in the Kansas Legislature. Ann was a longtime member of Most Pure Heart Catholic Church, had a charming and warm personality, a beautiful smile and positive and joyful energy. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish Ann’s memory are her children, Ellyn Hollis (Ralph), Gretchen Kitson (Matthew), Katrina Deitcher, and Eric Deitcher (Tiffany); grandchildren, Emily Hollis Nelson (Kris), Blair Hollis, Molly Kitson Cunningham (Justin), Justin Kitson, Caitlin Kitson Houk (Spencer), Zach Deitcher (Makenna) and Mason Deitcher; great-grandchildren, Logan and Ella Nelson, Eli, Bailey and Emmitt Cunningham, and Jonah and Graham Houk; her sisters, Marilyn McQuade Halpin and Ellyn McQuade Tyrell; sister-in-law, Rebecca McQuade; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ann was also preceded in death by her brother, James Joseph McQuade, Jr. Visitation will be Monday, July 28, from 5 until 6:30 p.m. when the rosary will then be prayed, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial of Ann’s cremains will be at 2 p.m. at Lynn Creek Cemetery, Berryton KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and Midland Care, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Ann Deitcher

May 29, 1935 - July 23, 2025