Bruce Frederick
Jun 11, 2018
Bruce Frederick, 94, formerly of Topeka, passed away on June 11, 2018 in Leawood, Kansas.He was born March 29, 1924 in Kansas City, Kansas to Maurice and Mary Frederick.He graduated from Topeka High School in 1942. During World War II he served proudly in the United States Navy aboard the USS South Dakota. Following his discharge, he completed his bachelor's...
Mitchell G. Murphy
Jun 11, 2018
Mitch peacefully left this world the 11th of June 2018, one week after his 60th birthday. He was born June 4th, 1958 to parents Margaret Spencer Murphy and Galen Alfred Murphy, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was predeceased by both. Survivors include daughter Molly; the love of his life, Susan; sister Marta; brother Mike and sister-in-law Patty; nieces Rachel, Abbie,...
Anna Geneva Robinson
Jun 11, 2018
Anna Robinson, 92 a gentle soul and wellspring of grace, kindness and generosity passed away June 11, 2018 at Midland Hospice.Anna was born August 23, 1925 in Cameron, New Mexico, daughter of Roy and Murrel Chapman. She graduated from high school in Clovis, New Mexico in 1943 and Colorado Women's College in 1945 with an Associates Degree in Business.She married...
Edna M. Shaffer
Jun 11, 2018
Edna Martha Shaffer, thought to be the oldest Kansan at age 108, passed away on Monday June 11, 2018 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka.Edna was born on September 1, 1909 at her parents' home in Topeka, the daughter of Christian "Chris" and Emma (Koepsel) Schaefer. She was married to Eugene "Gene" Shaffer on July 8, 1932 at St. John's Lutheran...
Spc. Isaiah"Zay" Denzel Lynn Flowers
Jun 7, 2018
Spc. Isaiah "Zay" Denzel Lynn Flowers, 20, Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Topeka gained his Heavenly wings on June 7, 2018 from injuries due to a motorcycle accident.Isaiah was born October 18, 1997 in Topeka the son of Eric Flowers and Wendy (Lynn) Flowers.He graduated from Topeka High School in 2016. He was part of the Drum Line and Cruz Line...
Mary Alice Engler
Jun 4, 2018
Mary Engler, 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away on June 4, 2018 in Auburn, KS. She was born on October 24, 1928 in Lincoln, NE the only child of Ernest and Mae (Call) Stewart. She married Noel Engler in 1954. He preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by sons, Paul Engler, and Travis Winberg, both of Topeka;...
Gene Foltz
Jun 3, 2018
Eugene Curtis Foltz, age 89, died on June 3, 2018, at his home in Topeka.Gene was married to Doris Jeline Jernigan of Wakarusa for 52 years.He is a graduate of Washburn Rural High '46 and Kansas State University '50 and later served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.He worked in Tulsa, OK as a real estate appraiser...
John P. Spaulding
Jun 1, 2018
John P. "Phil" Spaulding, 83, Topeka, KS passed away peacefully June 1, 2018 at his home.Phil was born June 27, 1934 in Topeka, KS the son of John Ernest and Georgia (Brown) Spaulding. Phil married Emolyn "Emmy" L. Bonner on July 13, 1963. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Phil attended Washburn University. He began working for E.I....
Bryce E. Mccarter
May 31, 2018
Bryce E. McCarter, 88, of Topeka, passed away May 31, 2018.He was born April 17, 1930 the son of James C. and Martha Avis (King) McCarter.He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1948. Bryce served four years in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a postman, Topeka Fire Fighter and also worked as a computer...
Margaret Ann Linder
May 31, 2018
Margaret "Marty" Ann Linder, 80 of Topeka, passed away May 31, 2018.She was born in Topeka, KS the daughter of August and Stella (Hamner) Linder.Marty was a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church.She is survived by many nieces and nephewsGraveside service will be Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. at Mount Hope Cemetery 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town...
Linda A. Wenger
May 30, 2018
Linda A Wenger, 67, passed away May 30, 2018 in Osage City, KS.She was born in Oakland, CA on December 26, 1950 the daughter of George and Vula (Pigg) Bass.She graduated from Topeka High School in 1968. Linda married Gerry Wenger in Miami, OK on December 9, 1994.She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the State of Kansas Human Rights...
Trey Christopher Mccluskey
May 29, 2018
Trey Christopher McCluskey, 25, passed away tragically in a car accident outside of Mayetta, KS, on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Trey was born February 23, 1993, at St Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS, to Dale and Katie (Mathes) McCluskey. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 2011. Trey earned an associates degree from Independence Community College and a Bachelor of...
Bob Anderson
May 26, 2018
Bob Anderson, 92, formerly of Topeka, KS passed away on May 26, 2018 at Hickory Pointe Nursing Home in Oskaloosa, KS. He was born on October 1, 1925 in Topeka to George Orville and Faye Jane (Miner) Anderson. He grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University. He retired from the United States Department of...
Marc Couch
May 25, 2018
Marc Couch, 60, of Topeka, passed away on May 25, 2018 following an illness. Marc was the son of Helen Couch, who preceded him in death in 2009. Marc is survived by his Guardian, Randi Grubbs, and numerous friends and staff from TARC, where he spent nearly 40 years of his life, and SLI, where he has lived for the...
Lora Maxine Horton
May 24, 2018
Lora Maxine Horton, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018.She was born December 28, 1931, in Lebo, Kansas, the daughter of Curtis and Eva (Wentworth) Watson. She graduated from Lebo High School. Maxine was employed as a lunch lady for USD 501 for over 20 years retiring in 1994.Maxine married Robert E. Horton on October 18, 1957. She...
Marcia Ransom
May 22, 2018
Marcia Mohler Ransom, age 82, died Tuesday, May 22 at Brewster Place. She valued people and being with them more than she valued things. She was both a leader and a learner. A native Kansan, her early life was primarily in Dodge City, where her father was the telephone company manager. Her parents were the late James Calhoun Mohler and...
Tsgt L. Bender
May 21, 2018
Willis L. Bender, Sr., 89, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 2, 1929 in Maple Hill, KS to Clyde and Vida (Loveland) Bender. Following his education he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 and was stationed in England, Japan, and Libya. He...
Billie Mae Whitney
May 18, 2018
Billie Mae Whitney, 84, Topeka passed away May 18, 2018.She was born January 1, 1934, in Austin , Texas, the daughter of Roma and Rosie (Taylor) Markrum. Billie was employed by the Wichita Pump and Supply for 27 years before retiring. She was a member of the Wichita Gun Club, a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star,...
Dwayne Eugene Jinson
May 17, 2018
Dwayne Eugene Jinson, 60, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018.He was born July 28, 1957, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Oscar Jinson and Verna (Burns) McCullough. He graduated from Seaman High School. He served in the Marine Corps.Dwayne was employed by the Prairie Band Casino.He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include a Daughter,...
Debbie Schumaker
May 13, 2018
Deborah L. "Debbie" Schumaker, 64, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Rolling Hills Health Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kansas of complications due to a stroke. She was born on May 25, 1953 in Wichita to John K. and Marilyn A. (Sloan) Schumaker. Debbie attended Wichita schools, Emporia State University and graduated with honors from Newman University of Wichita...
