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Deborah Jeanne Hamm

Deborah Jeanne Hamm

Sep 14, 2024

Deborah Jeanne Hamm, 63, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 in her home.

She was born October 16, 1960, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Robert and Linda (Roush) Eaton. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978. She obtained her license as a Barber and later became a CNA.

Deborah was employed with Select Hospital in Topeka for...

Ronald Dean O'Neill

Ronald Dean O'Neill

Sep 12, 2024

Ronald "Dean" O'Neill, 77, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service to God, and dedication to his family. Born to Betty (Scoville) and Francis Howard O’Neill on May 8, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, Dean graduated from Winchester High School in 1965. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics...

Mark J. Elmer

Mark J. Elmer

Sep 9, 2024

Mark January Elmer, age 66, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. There will not be a funeral service at this time. His wishes were to have a celebration of life which will be determined at a later date. Contributions in his name may be made to a Veteran’s charity of your choice. Mark personally wrote the...

Connie Sue McDaniel

Connie Sue McDaniel

Sep 8, 2024

Connie Sue McDaniel, 72, of Topeka, passed away on September 8, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital.  

She was born on August 30, 1952 to Floyd and Ruth (Middendorf) McDaniel at Holton, KS. 

Connie worked as a Key Desk Operator for Blue Cross and Blue Shield. 

Connie is survived by her aunts; Delores (Leroy) Lehmkul, Betty (Dennis) Underwood, Shirley (Bond) Faulwell, uncle; Harold...

Nick Ray Winchell

Nick Ray Winchell

Sep 6, 2024

Nick Ray Winchell, 88, of Lawrence, entered into the promise of eternal life on Friday, September 6, 2024. His daughter by his side. At the time of Nick’s passing he had a renewed reliance on his faith in Jesus Christ.

He was born June 18, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Alfredo (Fred) DeVita and Margaret (Markin) Schroeder. Nick...

Sydney Clarence Fluke

Sydney Clarence Fluke

Sep 6, 2024

Sydney Clarence Fluke, 98, Topeka, entered into his eternal rest on Sept. 6, 2024. He was born December 27, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Melvina M. Robbins Fluke and Paul Clair FlukeHe attended Topeka High School prior to enlisting in the Navy in December, 1943. He served for 4 years as a coxswain during WWII in the Mediterranean...

Henry "Hal" Liddell Hudson, Jr.

Henry "Hal" Liddell Hudson, Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

Henry L. (Hal) Hudson, Jr. of Topeka, Kansas passed away on September 5, 2024. He was 90 years old. The son of Henry Liddell and Martha Virginia Burdette Hudson, Hal was born on January 16, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina. Hal married LaVona Ruth Gercken on June 7, 1959 in Garden City, Kansas. The couple shared great joy in raising...

Linda Jean Pape

Linda Jean Pape

Aug 29, 2024

Linda Jean Pape, 57, of Topeka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2024, at Midland Hospice House. She was born on August 16, 1967, to Kenneth and Grace (Smith) Taylor at Topeka, KS. She came into this world as a surprise, there was only supposed to be one baby and there were two, twins,...

James Lee "Jim" Brunkhardt

James Lee "Jim" Brunkhardt

Aug 27, 2024

James Lee Brunkhardt, 84, of Topeka and Mission Hills, Kansas, passed away on August 27, 2024 at Midland Hospice House.Jim was born in Denver, Colorado on May 28, 1940 to Albert and Katherine (Fritzler) Brunkhardt. He attended Denver North High School where he was Senior Class President and lettered in both baseball and basketball. One of his greatest memories was...

Mary Louise "Ml" Davis

Mary Louise "Ml" Davis

Aug 27, 2024

Mary Louise (ML) Davis, 102, passed away peacefully on August 27, having spent her final hours with her devoted children. ML was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was bright, warm, and insightful, and radiated a genuine zest for life. Her gentle wit and delightful sense of humor were a treasure. Her faith, patient resilience,...

Heidi N. Godfrey

Heidi N. Godfrey

Aug 21, 2024

Heidi Nicole Neely Godfrey of Topeka passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 49. Heidi had been ill the last two years with kidney problems. Heidi was surrounded by loved ones. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. 

She is survived by her father James Starbuck and mother, Deanna Dorene Starbuck of Auburn. She...

Donald Lee Bleam

Donald Lee Bleam

Aug 15, 2024

Donald Bleam, 77, of Auburn, passed away on August 15, 2024 at Aldersgate Village.He was born on August 31, 1946 to John and Jacqueline (Yotter) Bleam at Topeka, KS.Don grew up in Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964, then served in the Kansas Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1969. Don moved to Texas...

Joanne H. Teeter

Joanne H. Teeter

Aug 14, 2024

JoAnne Teeter, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, on her 70th wedding anniversary to husband Stanley Teeter. Three days before her death, Jody and Stan were honored at a party where more than 120 friends and family offered tributes about their lives and marriage. JoAnne was born on December 1, 1933, in Phoenix, Arizona, the...

Charles Ray "Joe" Abbey

Charles Ray "Joe" Abbey

Aug 13, 2024

Charles Ray "Joe" Abbey, 87, of Topeka, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born February 9,1937 in Mountain View Mo. to A.C "Pal" and Ida (Becker) Abbey. He Married Patricia L. Conway February 9, 1958. Joe worked for Bob Florence Contractors for 40 years and was a member of Local Union 2014. He was also a member of...

Patricia "Patti" Lynn Mathews

Patricia "Patti" Lynn Mathews

Aug 12, 2024

Patricia Lynn Mathews, 71, of Lecompton, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 after a long battle dealing with nerve pain after multiple strokes. She was born December 12, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Loren and Alyce (Walker) Lewis. Patti graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971. She later attended Emporia State University. Patti dedicated 25 years of...

Nancy Jane Jacobson

Nancy Jane Jacobson

Aug 5, 2024

Nancy Jane Nelson Jacobson was born on December 22, 1944 to the Rev. Ernest J. and Winifred H. (Edwards) Nelson in Portage, Wisconsin. She passed away at her home on the family farm on Monday, August 5, 2024. Nancy Jacobson was raised in various communities in Michigan, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. She graduated as Valedictorian from high school in Avon,...

Preston Robert Williams

Preston Robert Williams

Aug 4, 2024

Preston Robert Williams, of Topeka, Kansas, beloved husband, dad, and papa, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 73. Preston was born to the late Robert and Zephyr Williams on May 12, 1951, in Topeka, KS. He is survived by his wife Nadine, son Travis, and granddaughter Kiara of Lee’s Summit, MO,...

Leslie "Les" Hughes

Leslie "Les" Hughes

Aug 4, 2024

Leslie “Les” Hughes, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was born August 22, 1947, in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth (Plain) Hughes. He graduated from Waverly High School. Following graduation, he attended Kansas State Teachers College now known as Emporia State University and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. Les married Patricia "Pat"...

Steve Means

Steve Means

Aug 1, 2024

Steve R. Means, 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born September 10, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Johnny Means, Sr. and Irene Forbes. He graduated from Shawnee Mission High school. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served until 1978. He was a maintenance man for over 30 years....

Sandra Gail Morris

Sandra Gail Morris

Jul 31, 2024

Sandra Gail Morris, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence. She was born on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Albert J and Mary E (Johnson) Carlson in Topeka, KS. Sandra attended Topeka High School and then was united in marriage to Frank Morris on July 20, 1963. They were...

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