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Jean May Beeler
Nov 8, 2017
Jean May Beeler, 94, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017.She was born October 28, 1923 in Augusta, KS, the daughter of Thomas Jay and Hannah May Erwin.After Jean graduated from high school she moved to Topeka and worked during World War II for the Supply Depot at Forbes Air Base. She later worked as the Draft Board clerk...
Gary Lee Rodecap
Nov 8, 2017
Gary Lee Rodecap, 58, passed away in the early evening of November 8th, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born on March 3rd, 1959 to George and Mary (Wells) Rodecap of Meriden. He grew up in Meriden, KS and graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1977.He enjoyed farming and hunting all his life and he worked for the Shawnee...
Charles L. Craft
Nov 7, 2017
Charles L. "Chuck" Craft I, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Midland Hospice House.Chuck was born May 13, 1939, in Topeka, KS, to Lewis and Pauline (Tillson) Craft. He attended Topeka High School and later served in the US Navy. Chuck married Jacqueline Humphrey on November 15, 1957, in Topeka. He retired after 36 years working as a...
Dr. R. Puckett, Sr.
Nov 6, 2017
Dr. Robert R. Puckett, Sr., 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017.Dr. Puckett practiced dentistry for over 40 years in Topeka before retiring in 1990.His wife, Norma, preceded him in death on May 3, 2016 after 71 years of marriage.Survivors include his daughter, Marsha (Ken) Rawlings; son, Robert (Diane) Puckett, Jr.; son, Thomas (Carol) Puckett; daughter, Michelle (Dennis)...
Jay D. Stalcup
Nov 4, 2017
Jay D. Stalcup, 57, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 with his family by his side.He was born December 24, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Glenn "Mike" and Lois Jean Stalcup.During his teenage years he participated in Little Britches Rodeo. Jay graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1978. In 1985 he joined the Lawrence Fire Department...
Dorothy A. Dalton
Nov 2, 2017
Dorothy A. Dalton, 94, of Topeka died on Thursday, November 2, 2017. She was born December 1, 1922 in Russell, KS, one of 11 children of James and Catherine Bridges. Dorothy graduated from Russell High School and earned a Certificate of Ordination from the Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches and Ministers, International. Besides being an active member of Community Church,...
Charlotte "Mimi" Young
Nov 1, 2017
Charlotte "Mimi" Young, 98, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. To leave a...
Paul J. Dixon, Jr.
Oct 29, 2017
Paul J. Dixon Jr., 75, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at a Topeka hospital surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on October 2, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Paul J. and Marie (Walsh) Dixon.Paul served in the United States Marine Corps. He resided in Topeka since 2011. Formerly, Paul resided in Ohio,...
Bruce Donald Patterson
Oct 28, 2017
Bruce Donald Patterson, 61, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017.Bruce was born October 23, 1956, in Topeka, KS, to Donald and Mary Patterson. He graduated in 1975 from St. John's Military Academy in Salina, KS and later receiving his bachelor's degree in nursing from Edison State College. He was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Topeka. Bruce loved travel...
Buford Bolejack
Oct 27, 2017
Buford "Bud" Bolejack, 81, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017.He was born on March 7, 1936 in Marysville, KS to Adryn Buford Bolejack and Hatty W. (Roepke) Bolejack. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1954.Following his education he served in the United States Navy Reserves.He married Marie Tripp on August 2, 1968 in Topeka, KS. She survives....
Charles Junior Andrews
Oct 27, 2017
Charles Junior Andrews, 81, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017.He was born December 5, 1935, in Lebannon, Kansas, the son of Charles and Geraldine (Chase) Andrews. He graduated from the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. Charles was an upholsterer for various businesses in Topeka, retiring in 1997.He was a long time member of Topeka Association...
Frances V. Dembicki
Oct 26, 2017
Frances Virginia (Gillespie) Dembicki, 96, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Brewster Place. She was born on March 27, 1921 in Topeka, KS to Kathryn (Mann) Gillespie and Bert Merrick Gillespie. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1940 and went on to attend Washburn University where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority.She married...
Harold Eugene Miller
Oct 25, 2017
Harold E. Miller, 89, was taken to his heavenly home on October 25, 2017, succumbing to a heart attack in his home in Topeka, Kansas. Harold's prayers to God were answered as he died in his home after enjoying a beautiful autumn day of sunshine, in full possession of his faculties, and in the loving arms of his eldest daughter.Harold...
Keith Edward Akins
Oct 23, 2017
The Reverend Keith Edward Akins, 91, passed away on October 23, 2017 surrounded by his family at Brewster Place Health Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was born May 14, 1926 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Murphy and Bertha Watts Akins. He graduated from Minneapolis (KS) High School. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and received the Order of...
Arthur E. Carlgren
Oct 23, 2017
Arthur E. Carlgren, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at a local hospital.He was born on January 12, 1940 in Concordia, KS to Carrol Carlgren and Gladys (Axelton) Carlgren. He graduated from Concordia High School. Arthur married Charlotte A. Hoelscher on May 1, 1960 in Concordia. She preceded him in death on January 18, 2009. He...
Nancy S. Krall
Oct 23, 2017
Nancy S. Krall, 93, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.Nancy was born June 12, 1924 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Nicholas and Palma (Guaquinto) Capurso. Nancy married William F. Krall on February 19, 1949 in Syracuse. He died December 7, 2002. Survivors include their daughter, Donna McRae, Fremont, CA; 3 grandchildren: and 5...
Dennis Lee Keehn
Oct 22, 2017
Dennis Lee Keehn, 53, of Topeka passed away October 22, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born April 25, 1964 in Onaga, KS the son of Frederick and Barbara (Armbruster) Keehn.He graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1982. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. He co-owned a successful cleaning business, City Wide Janitorial Supply...
Sally Jane Martin
Oct 20, 2017
Sally Jane Martin, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at her home. She was born January 12, 1949 in Berlin, Vermont, the daughter of Henry E. and Winsome H. (Bruce) Mason.Sally had resided in Topeka since 1992. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her significant other, David E. Trask of the home, her four children, Brian...
Briar Loyette Lockhart
Oct 18, 2017
Briar Loyette Lockhart, infant daughter of Nicole Henery and Donnie Lockhart, III, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born at 12:04 a.m. on March 21, 2017 in Topeka.Survivors include her parents, Nicole Henery (Anthony Hennessee) and Donnie Lockhart, III; siblings, Jaylie Stevenson, Kage Hennessee and Harmoni Joy Austin; grandparents: David (Cheri) Henery, Tawnee (Pat) Henery, Donnie Lockhart, Jr.,...
Dolores E. Aragon
Oct 16, 2017
Dolores E. Aragon, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017.She was born July 4, 1927 in Trinidad, CO, the daughter of Nemesio and Phyllis Vigil."Weary of reading obituaries noting someone's courageous battle with death, Dolores wanted it known that she died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors' orders and raising hell for more than...
