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- Topeka Capital-Journal, November 2, 2018
Stephen Hamel (Picture included)
Stephen Hamel Stephen Dean Hamel, 63, Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 31, 2018, at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Steve was born on August 17, 1955, the son of Harold "Dean" and Patricia Bessette Hamel. Steve earned his Bachelors of Science in Nursing and Business Administration from Marymount College, in Salina, Kansas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Steve was a proud Eagle Scout. He enjoyed sports and was an avid KU Fan. Steve's passion was taking his 'girls', a pair of Dachshunds named Heidi Jo and Gretl, to the Bark Park. Steve's greatest joy was being a father.
Steve is survived by his children, Matthew and Abigail Hamel; siblings, Karen Soltis (Mark) and Debbie Campbell; nieces and nephews, Robin Lawton (Corbin), Justin Campbell (Dani), Joshua Campbell (Junnae) and JoAnna Vance (Mike); many great-nieces and nephews; and mother of his children, Michelle Hamel. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Hamel, and his parents.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with rosary being prayed at 6 p.m.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dog Day Afternoon Pet Ranch & Resort, or Kansas City Hospice House, sent in care of the funeral home.
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