Janet Lynn Zoble

Janet Lynn (née Pigman) Zoble, born to Stuart and Maude (née Hudson) Pigman passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 15, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas at Stormont Vail Hospital. Born March 27, 1946, she was the beloved youngest sibling of Anne (and Larry) Black, Stuart (and Eleanor) Pigman, Richard (and Nancy) Pigman, Herbert (and Betty) Pigman, and Judy (and Rich) Shereikis. She was married to Edward Zoble and is survived by her two loving children from that marriage, Stuart Zoble and Lara Zoble. She spent much of her later years with her partner in life and business, Tim Degginger, and dearly loved Tim’s son Preston and his wife Shawn. Her children, siblings, siblings-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, and all of their many kids of various ages were truly the light of her life. She was a devoted friend to many wonderful people who returned her affection whole-heartedly. There have been too many adored family pets to name.

Janet grew up in Indianapolis and made her way to live a long and fulfilling life in Topeka, Kansas as a graphic designer and artist. She graduated Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1964 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Design, with Honors, from University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, and Art, in 1969. In 1993, she became President and Owner of Maichel’s Printing and Mailing. From there, she went on to become President and Owner of Promark Management, which later partnered with Degginger’s Foundry focusing on architectural metal design and sculpture. From 2000-2012, she served as Adjunct Professor of Computer Graphics at Washburn University.

Janet was entrepreneurial to her core and a DIYer extraordinaire. Her paintings, architectural details, and sculptures are celebrated across the globe and she will be especially remembered as a prominent figure within the local art community. You can’t visit a museum, park, or school in Topeka without being greeted by one of her magnificent bronze sculptures. Her extensive art supplies were donated to the Washburn University Art Department. Her remaining private paintings will be made available to the community and there will be a Celebration of Life gathering for her in coming days.