Anna Marie Herman

Anna Marie Herman, 97, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, January 24, 2025. Anna Marie was born July 11, 1927, in Topeka, the daughter of John and Rosa Desch Lambrecht. She spoke only German and learned English first in a one room schoolhouse, Kaw Valley School, and then attended St. Joseph Grade School. On November 12, 1947, Anna Marie and Sylvester George ”Shorty” (or Eastie) Herman were united in marriage at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He passed away June 30, 1987. Anna Marie was an independent, hard working woman of character. She was a fabulous cook! She loved feeding people and no one ever left hungry. On New Year’s Day family and friends would descend upon her home for her fried chicken and homemade chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles. The family fished together every Sunday, which also included a fried chicken picnic meal. Ann Marie loved gardening and working outside, weed-eating into her late 80s. Even at the end of her life she was still taking care of her family. Anna Marie loved her family! She doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They added joy to her life and she to theirs. Her presence on this earth will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared her life are her children and their spouses, Charlie Herman, Leo Herman (Judy), Linda Goering (Les), Jimmy Herman (Gina), Dave Herman (Tracey) and Carla Renyer (Mike); grandchildren and their spouses, Mark Herman (Lizzy), Luke Herman (Clare), Kim Morrissey (Mike), Michael Paul Herman (Chantel), Trish Hardin, Kevin Goering, Alex Herman, Jeremy Herman, Scott Herman and Emily Herman, Mallory Renyer and Reece Renyer; great-grandchildren, Elin and Max Herman, Cole Herman, Matt Herman, Brenna and Curtis Morrissey and Hadley Hardin; and her sister-in-law, Dolores Lambrecht. Anna Marie was also preceded in death by all ten of her siblings. Anna Marie’s family thanks with grateful hearts all those wonderful caregivers at McCrite Plaza and her Midland Hospice caregivers, who took such good care of their beloved Mother. Family will greet friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, January 31, at Sacred Heart Church where the rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Anna Marie Herman

July 11, 1927 - January 24, 2025