Frank H. Benton
Dec 19, 2017
Frank H. Benton, 89, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.He was born September 13, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Stephen and Mildred (Dinkle) Benton. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.Frank was a welder and carman for the Santa Fe Railroad for 44 years, retiring on September 1, 1988.Mr. Benton was a member of...
Ruth "Fawn" Kutnink
Dec 18, 2017
Ruth "Fawn" Kutnink, 90, McPherson, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.She was born November 12, 1927, in Ogallah, Kansas, the daughter of Miles and Donna (Zink) Lynd. Fawn graduated from Wakeeney High School and attended business college in Denver, Colorado. Fawn was a homemaker.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan where she was also a...
Elizabeth B. Kiene
Dec 17, 2017
Elizabeth (Boon) Kiene, 96, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 17th, 2017 at Brewster Place. She was born on February 22, 1921 in Topeka, KS to Arthur Boon and Rollena (Sweangen) Boon. She graduated from Topeka High School. Elizabeth married Edward "Max" Kiene on January 17, 1942 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on March 1,...
William L. Pape
Dec 16, 2017
William L. "Bill" Pape, 86, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born December 27, 1930 in Irving, KS, the son of Alvin and Velma Pape.Bill was a graduate of Irving High School. He worked on the family farm and at the local mill prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army, serving on the front lines...
Marilyn June Pilcher
Dec 14, 2017
Marilyn June Pilcher, 83, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Midland Hospice House.She was born June 11, 1934 in Glasco, the daughter of Clyde and Verla Wisbey.After completing her high school education at Glasco High School, she moved to Topeka and worked at several jobs before marrying her future husband...
Bonnie Josephine Prescott
Dec 14, 2017
Bonnie Josephine Prescott, 67, Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017.She was born September 3, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James, Jr. and Vivian (Myers) Wymore. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Bonnie has been a local Tupperware saleswoman for many years. She was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.Bonnie married Thomas Earl Prescott...
Edward Patrick Mcgill
Dec 13, 2017
Edward Patrick McGill, 62, of Topeka died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from COPD and other health issues.He was born March 18, 1955 in Kingsville, TX, the son of Edward Everett and Martha Ziegler McGill.After his parents divorce, he lived with his father until age 10 when he came to live with his mother in Topeka.Edward graduated from Topeka West High...
Daryl K. Roudybush
Dec 8, 2017
Daryl K. Roudybush, 76, of Lampe, MO, formerly of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017.He was born January 6, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Maurice and Cleta (Hamby) Roudybush. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1959. He attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and Washburn University. Daryl retired as a Treasurer from Santa Fe Railroad...
Betty Jane Gibson Gilbert
Dec 7, 2017
Betty Jane Gibson Gilbert, age 95, the matriarch and heart of her family, passed away on December 7, 2017, Pearl Harbor Day. This is a day of great meaning to Betty as her only sibling, Billy E. Gibson, perished on the U.S.S. Arizona on this same date in 1941. Betty was born June 9, 1922 in the Farmington-Lancaster, KS community...
Thomas Earl Prescott
Dec 5, 2017
Thomas Earl "Tom" Prescott, 66, Topeka, passed away December 5, 2017. He was born March 27, 1951 to Gray and Patricia (Oswald) Prescott. Tom graduated from Highland Park High School. He was currently a senior painter at the University of Kansas. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. On November 8, 1969 he married Bonnie Wymore at Assumption...
Denise E. Gum
Dec 4, 2017
Denise E. Gum, 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 surrounded by her family.She was born March 26, 1952, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of James and Wilma "Patsy" (Pickard) Martin. She was a graduate of Topeka High school. Denise was self-employed and owned A Friend in Kneed massage business. She was a member of KATMB...
Jerry Lee Letcher
Dec 2, 2017
Jerry Lee Letcher, 63, of Topeka, died Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his home after an extended illness.A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 6 at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.To share a memory of Jerry, please visit the guestbook below.
James H. James
Nov 30, 2017
James H. James, 54, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017.He is survived by his son, Robert "RJ" James; and two siblings, Joe James and Janet Hawks. James was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Jean James; and brother, Jeff James.
Loren L. Beck
Nov 29, 2017
Loren L. Beck, 85, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017.He was born September 27, 1932 near Leonardville, KS. the son of Ervin and Myrtle Beck.Loren was a 1950 graduate of Leonardville High School and joined the U.S. Navy after graduation.He was employed by American Linen Service, Barker Printing and the Laundry Chute. Loren was an active member of...
Thomas W. Ragsdale
Nov 27, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Wynn Ragsdale, 72, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Tom was born October 19, 1945 in Tucson, AZ, the son of Elmer and Winifred Ragsdale. Raised by Vernie and Marcella Kliesen from Wright Kansas. He attended Windhorst High School. He served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He farmed in western...
Mary Lou Noe
Nov 25, 2017
Mary Lou Noe, 91, Tecumseh, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born March 29, 1926, in Dwight, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Jessie Reynoso. She graduated from Dwight High School. Mary was briefly employed with Santa Fe Railroad and spent most of her life as a homemaker, raising her children and caring for those she loved. Whether...
Gayle W. Yancey
Nov 24, 2017
Gayle W. Yancey, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born November 1, 1935 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence W. and BertaLee K. (Marks) Winston.Gayle graduated from Rocky Boy High School in Box Elder, Montana. She attended the University of Kansas and earned a Master's Degree in...
John Donald Achten
Nov 22, 2017
John Donald Achten, 89, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017.He was born March 2, 1928, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Frederick and Anna (Stolzenberger) Achten. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1946 and attended Washburn University. John was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He grew up on a farm and continued farming for...
Duane D. Larson
Nov 20, 2017
Duane David Larson, 84, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017.He was born December 28, 1932, in Tescott, Kansas, the son of Graham and Mary (John) Larson. He graduated from Tescott High School in 1950. Duane was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. Duane was an electronic technician and shop supervisor for the State of Kansas,...
Louise J. Willbourn
Nov 20, 2017
Louise J. Willbourn, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at a local hospital. She was born on December 27, 1929, in Zweibruecken, Germany, the daughter of Alfred and Emma (Bender) Gries.Louise came of age during World War II in Germany and endured the hardships of life during the war, including evacuations, air raids and bombings,...
