Mary Ann Hoffelmeyer

Mary Ann Hoffelmeyer June 3, 1939 – May 23, 2026 Mary Ann Hoffelmeyer, 86, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on May 23, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. Mary Ann was born on June 3, 1939, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Dr. Frank and Agnes Klecan. Mary Ann married William Hoffelmeyer in 1960, and they were happily married for nearly 66 years. They were blessed with four children: Arthur, Nancy, Annette and Linda. Her family was very important to her, and she enjoyed their love and support. She was always very involved in all of her children’s activities whether it be sports, religious education or being the neighborhood mom. In later years, her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved watching or hearing about all of their activities. Mary Ann was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing/quilting, loved cooking for family and friends and was a passionate Jayhawk fan. Mary Ann’s faith was an integral part of her life. Along with her husband, Bill, she was a founding member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She was a eucharistic minister, a Sunday school teacher, a member of the Quilting Guild and was very involved with the Fall Festival for many years. For over 30 years, Mary Ann was an elementary speech and language paraprofessional starting her career in the Auburn-Washburn school district and later working for the Topeka school district. Her students loved Mrs. Hoffelmeyer. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her son, Art Hoffelmeyer and daughter Linda Schuler; her three sisters, Dorothy (Bob) Wiedmaier, Patty (Phil) Jackson and Joan (Gordon) Ryan and her in-laws Jerry (Pat) Hoffelmeyer. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, William Hoffelmeyer; and her two daughters, Nancy (Phil) Percich and Annette (Phil) Wilson; and daughter-in-law, Kathy McGillis Hoffelmeyer; nine grandchildren – Taylor (Jared) Burk, Jake (Shannon) Schuler, Kelsey (Brian) Leban, Zach (Lindsey) Wilson, Maya Percich, Abby Percich and Olivia Percich, Melissa (Jakeh) Orr and Andrew Hasler; and three great-grandchildren Levi Wilson, Jesse Orr and Kilian Orr. She is further survived by her in-laws, Suzie (Bill) Swords; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at 10 am at Christ the King Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66614 where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated beginning at 11am. Inurnment will be at Mount Calvary in the mausoleum at a later date. Donations may be made in memory of Mary Ann to Christ the King Catholic Church, in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

Mary Ann Hoffelmeyer

June 3, 1939 - May 23, 2026