Ellen Jeanne (Jeanne) Chappell Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ellen Jeanne (Jeanne) Chappell (Topeka, Kansas), departing on January 28, 2026 at the age of 85. Ellen Jeanne leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Jeanne (Jeanne) Chappell to show support.
As Ellen Jeanne departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ellen Jeanne. Though Ellen Jeanne may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Frank Kolde and Mary Margaret Miller Kolde; and her husband Gilford Arthur Chappell II. She is survived by: her children, Dr. Glenn Gilford Chappell (Joanne) of Fairbanks, AK and Kendra Jeanne Baldridge (Josh) of Lawrence, KS; her grandchildren, Nathaniel Gilford Chappell, Theresa Brooke LaMagna (Joe), Lily Jeanne Baldridge and Max Timothy Baldridge; and her brother James Harold Kolde (Margie). She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be given to the Ellen Jeanne Chappell Memorial at Wichita State University c/o WSU Foundation, 1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 2, Wichita, KS 67260-0002 or online: https://www.givecampus.com. .
