Susan Michelle Winner

Susan Michelle Winner, 37, of Topeka, passed away at her home. She was born on December 7, 1978 in Lawrence, Kansas the daughter of James G. and Mary C. "Colleen"(Fahrbach) Winner. Susan was a graduate of the Superior School of Beauty in Cosmetology and was studing Criminal Justice at Washburn University where she was in her senior year. She was a former member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, Kansas. Susan served in the U.S. Marines from 2007 to 2011 and spent two years stationed in Japan where she made some wonderful friendships. She was a great athlete and participated in many sports. One of her favorite sports was playing fast pitch softball with the Lady Luck team. She also enjoyed kickboxing, horseback riding and archery as well and singing and playing the guitar. Susan is survived by her parents, James and Mary Winner, a son, Robert Colton Kooser of Topeka, and a brother James B. (Melanie) Winner of Linwood, Kansas, and her dog "Freedom" with whom they shared unconditional love. Susan's family will receive friends at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2700 SE Virginia, on Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Military honors will follow the mass. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Winfield City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Dog Day Afternoon Pet Ranch and Resort and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.