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...
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...
