Owen Jack Broxterman

Owen Jack Broxterman, infant son of Benjamin and Stephanie (Jolliff) Broxterman, died peacefully at home on April 25, 2015 warm and cradled by his parents and surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 1, 2014 in Topeka. Though his time on earth was short, he was able to share a purpose and a gift with thousands of others around the world through his story. He will always be remembered for his sweet smile and the absolute love that surrounded him, and his story is far from over. Anyone who wants to can follow this ongoing journey on Facebook- Life in the Middle: Owen's Flight. Owen is survived by his parents, Ben and Stephanie, brother, Landon, sister, Natalie, and grandparents, Bob and Vickie Broxterman of Topeka and Del and Connie Jolliff of Wichita, great grandmothers, Erma Rucker of Hutchinson, and Betty Nettleton-Heidner of Wichita, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Owen will lie in state at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Thursday where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of the Angels will be celebrated at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Camp Quality Kansas 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.