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Jill Jones
Oct 16, 2017
Jill Ann Jones passed away on October 16, 2017 at the Midland Hospice House.Jill was born in Topeka, KS on February 12, 1955, to Wanda L. Carson Jones and Edwin L. Jones.She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1978 where she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She was employed in hotel and property management all...
Tristan A. Johnson
Oct 16, 2017
Tristan Johnson, 18, of Meriden, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017.He was born October 24, 1998, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gary A.and Jody A. Johnson. Tristan was a 2017 graduate of Jefferson West High School and was currently employed by Hoyt's Trucking Service and Repair.He had also been employed by O'Rielly Auto Parts for several years. Tristan enjoyed...
Kale Jordan Cauthon
Oct 15, 2017
Kale Jordan Cauthon, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Kale was born June 14, 1994, in Topeka, KS, to Jim and Denise (Brayton) Cauthon. He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 2012 where he participated in football, wrestling and golf, but his true love was wrestling and his wrestling family. Kale was skilled at welding,...
John R. Adams
Oct 12, 2017
John R. Adams, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Brewster Place. He was born on May 25, 1922 in Chillicothe, MO to Walter and Sula J. (Jennings) Adams. He grew up in Topeka, KS and graduated from Topeka High School in 1939 and went on to attend Washington University and Columbia University in New York...
Marti Beth Schuette Kearney
Oct 9, 2017
Marti Beth Schuette Kearney, 34, Topeka, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017.She was born February 22, 1983, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Marian (Comstock) Schuette. She graduated from Holton High School in 2001 and earned her associates degree from Highland Community College.Marti was a CNA working for various Topeka healthcare facilities, including Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was member...
Mercedes Schmidt
Oct 6, 2017
Mercedes Schmidt, age 93, passed away October 6, 2017She was born on July 16th, 1924 in Eskdale, WV, a small coal mining community, in the Appalachian Mountains. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lucy Alice (Carr) Gayton.An admitted tomboy, she enjoyed hiking and picking berries, jumping out of barn lofts, and gardening with her dad. She excelled in school,...
John E. Bohannon
Oct 6, 2017
John E. Bohannon, 93, died peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2017.John was born May 3, 1924, on a farm outside of Holton, KS and raised in the Pleasant Grove Community in Jackson County, KS. He was born to John E. Bohannon, Sr. and Florence E. (Backman) Bohannon. He graduated from Wetmore High School in Wetmore, KS and after graduation joined...
Ruth E. Sumner
Oct 4, 2017
Ruth E. Sumner, 89, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at a local care center.Ruth was born January 29, 1928 in Latham, the daughter of Charley M. and Jennie L (Bellum) Mueller. She graduated from Latham High School.She was a member of Colly Creek Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses.Ruth married Rufus Junior Sumner on March 11, 1946 in Winfield. He...
Pattie Lou (Blazier) Artzer
Oct 3, 2017
Pattie Lou (Blazier) Artzer, 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017.Pattie was born August 21, 1935, in Topeka, KS, to Charles and Pauline (Tolbert) Blazier). She married Paul A. Artzer on April 11, 1954 in Topeka, KS. Pattie worked at the Moose Lodge in Topeka, KS and later Gage North Bowl. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Karl H. Meisel
Oct 2, 2017
Karl Meisel died on Monday, October 2, 2017 at home. He was born on March 31, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut. His marriage at Summerfield United Methodist Church was 61 years ago to Shirley Knecht. She survives with their children: Julie McCune, Karl Meisel and Mark Meisel and beloved grandchildren: Katie and Mollie, and Isabella...
Barbara J. Adams
Sep 28, 2017
Barbara J. Adams, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born December 18, 1935 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Allen and Pauline (Osborn) Mitchell. Barbara graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for many years prior to retiring. She was a member...
Gertrude Barbara Baker
Sep 27, 2017
Gertrude Baker, 84, passed away on September 27, 2017. She was born on June 4, 1933 in Landstuhl Germany to Heinrich Kohl and Katharina Bonnert.She retired from the VA in 1996.Gertrude enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and being involved in events with the GACOT.She is preceded in death by her spouse, mother and father, a brother, son-in-law, and...
Margie Degraw
Sep 27, 2017
Margie DeGraw, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. She was born on October 28, 1925 in Wamego, KS to Carl and Anna (Dewey) Tucker. She graduated from Wamego High School, and went on to attend Washburn University. Margie worked as an accountant for the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS for many years. She enjoyed traveling,...
Richard Lee Hutchison
Sep 26, 2017
Richard Lee "Hutch" Hutchison, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1944 in Topeka, KS to Cyrus Sr. and Karlolina (Keil) Hutchison. Following his education, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and went on to serve six years, completing one tour in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged, he went...
Betty M. Goodin
Sep 26, 2017
Betty M. Goodin, 99, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born on May 24, 1918 in Clay Center, KS to the late Carl and Ethel (White) Christensen. She graduated from Clay Center High School in 1936.Betty and John owned and operated Goodin Florist and Nursery in Topeka, KS for 28 years and A to Z...
Julia Ann Gaines
Sep 26, 2017
Julia A. Gaines, 75, Scranton, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at a Topeka care center.Julia was born November 2, 1941 in Topeka, the daughter of Cletis and Beryl (Blevins) Bernritter. She attended Seaman High School.Julia married Victor Gaines on July 24, 1961 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include sons, Vic Gaines, Mel Gaines, both of Meriden, James Gaines,...
Mabel F. Ufheil
Sep 23, 2017
Mabel Frances Ufheil Mabel Frances Ufheil, 104, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at a local care center. Frances was born January 12, 1913 in Fredonia, the daughter of Edman and Bertha (Pierce) Chapman. She graduated from Fredonia High School.Frances married Conrad Kennedy in 1935. He died in 1948. They lived on the East Coast before moving to Rio...
Billy Dean Horn
Sep 21, 2017
Billy Dean "Bill" Horn, 87, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Midland Hospice House.Bill was born May 2, 1930, in Oswego, KS, to James Theodore "Ted" and Anna Alice (Edmiston) Horn. He graduated from Oswego High School and proudly served two years in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Bill married Leona "June" Strickland on August...
Margaret I. Black
Sep 20, 2017
Margaret I. Black, 86, of Topeka, passed away on September 20, 2017 at a local hospital. She was born on July 16, 1931 in Topeka, KS to Douglas and Margaret (Jenkins) Lester. She graduated from Topeka High School, and went on to attend Washburn University. Margaret loved music, especially singing and playing the piano. She was a longtime member of...
Walter Lee Gardner
Sep 20, 2017
Walter Lee Gardner, 74, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at his home in Topeka, KS.Walter was born February 21, 1943, in St. Louis, MO to Floyd Estel and Grace Violet (Avery) Gardner. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1962. Walter served 4 years in the US Army. He founded Gardner Roofing in 1971. Walter was a dedicated...
