Stephen Gerard Nordhus's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas

Stephen Gerard Nordhus

January 2, 1964 - July 31, 2025 (61 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

Stephen Gerard Nordhus's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas

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Lauer Funeral Home

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Stephen Gerard Nordhus

January 2, 1964 - July 31, 2025 (61 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

Stephen Gerard Nordhus Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen Gerard Nordhus of Topeka, Kansas, born in Seneca, Kansas, who passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen Gerard Nordhus to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sylvester "Pat" Nordhus and Rose Ann Nordhus (Reinecke); his brother Timothy Nordhus; his father-in-law Melvin W. Haverkamp; and his brother-in-law Robert Hildebrand.

He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Haverkamp of Bede's Catholic Church; his children, Brad Nordhus (Ashley) of Seneca, Jacob Nordhus (Gabby) of Seneca, Stephanie Sperfslage (Bryan) of Sabetha, KS and Melissa Love (Derek) of Seneca; his grandchildren, Camden, Keenan Nordhus, Charlotte, Hattie, Vayda, Evelyn Sperfslage, Emmett, Owen, Sutton Nordhus, Henry and Jack Love; his siblings, Martin Nordhus (Terry) of Seneca, Sylvia Hildebrand of Kansas City, MO, Tina Strathman (Kenny) of Seneca and Geriann Melcher (Gary) of Seneca; his mother-in-law Carolyn Haverkamp of Seneca; and his sister-in-law Sylvia Nordhus of Olathe, KS. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Sts. Peter and Paul School in Seneca, Coins for a Cause, and sent in care of the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lauer Funeral Home



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August 5, 2025

Kimberly Neel Long wrote a sympathy message

“Bonnie, Brad, Melissa and family, i’m so sorry for the loss of a great husband, father and grandfather. He was courageous in his battle fighting cancer. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs, Kim, Landon, Tuckyr, and Beckim Neel Long”


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