William L. Schuette
Jun 29, 2017
William L. Schuette, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 29, 2017.He was born to William L. Schuette , Sr. and Abbie (Stelts) Schuette on the family farm in Ottawa County, OK on January 19, 1922. He attended public schools in Oklahoma and graduated from high school and Joplin Business College. William worked first for Army Corp of Engineers as a...
Joe D. Bicking
Jun 29, 2017
Joe D. Bicking, 83, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was born June 13, 1934 at Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Orville R. and Bernice J. (Ransom) Bicking. He attended the University of Kansas, and came to Topeka in 1963. He worked as a safety engineer for Martin Marietta from 1957 until he retired in 1984. His...
Lawrence L. Mastin, Jr.
Jun 28, 2017
Lawrence L. Mastin, Jr., of Atchison, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017.He was born March 20, 1947 in Atchison, the son of Lawrence L. and Mary Evelyn Mastin.Lawrence graduated from Maur Hill Prep School in Atchison and attended the University of Kansas and Baker University School of Nursing. He worked at the Menninger Foundation for many years as a child...
James P. Seem
Jun 27, 2017
James P. Seem, 70, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 27, 2017.No services are planned.To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
Roger A. Waddle
Jun 27, 2017
Roger A. Waddle, 81, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017.He was born March 4, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of George and Agnes (Knowlton) Waddle. He graduated from Partridge Rural High School in 1954, where he was co-captain of the Class B State Championship basketball team.Roger was employed by Dillon's for several years before joining Adam's Business from...
Allen Dean Schmidt
Jun 26, 2017
Allen Dean Schmidt, 85, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017.He was born June 11, 1932, in Galva, Kansas, the son of David and Dena (Nightingale) Schmidt. He graduated from McPherson County High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.Allen was in the milling business for over 42 years, retiring as Superintendent from Topeka Cargill.He...
Robert L. Wilson
Jun 26, 2017
Robert L. "Bob" Wilson, 82, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at Midland Hospice House.Bob was an adoring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a wonderful friend. His generous spirit, humble disposition, wisdom and wit touched many lives.He was born December 19, 1934 in Pittsburg, the son of Lawrence E. and Anna A. (Rubel) Wilson. His family moved to...
John Mark Washburn
Jun 25, 2017
John Mark Washburn, 73, Auburn, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017.He was born July 20, 1943, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the son of Palmer and Elsie (Hannis) Washburn. He graduated from Bethlehem Center High School and attended Bacone College, William Jewell College and Washburn University. In the early 1970's John ran a Conoco Gas Station in Osage City. He was later...
Marcina F. Baker
Jun 25, 2017
Marcina F. Baker, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Brewster Place. She was born March 10, 1928 in Centralia, Kansas, the daughter of Walter H. and Cecil C. (Johnson) Ward.Marcina graduated from Centralia High School. She was employed as an office manager for the State of Kansas before retiring. Marcina married Richard E. Baker on...
Joel T. Nelson
Jun 24, 2017
Joel T. Nelson, 45, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home.He was born September 1, 1971 in London, England, the son of N.B. "Ben" and Sherrae Nelson.Known by "JT" to his family and friends, he graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and worked at Topeka Metro, giving 17 years to transporting individuals in the community.JT served...
Nancy Kaul Bogina
Jun 21, 2017
Nancy Kaul Bogina passed away June 21, 2017. She was born to Earl (Whistle) and Dorothy Pock in Emporia, Kansas on September 10, 1939. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas. Nancy worked for the U.S. Government early in her career and was proud she had the opportunity to work in the Kansas...
Harold Edward North
Jun 20, 2017
Harold Edward North, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Harold North was born on January 8, 1933, to Jim and Alice North, on a farm in Clay County, Kansas. Harold was born on the same date as Elvis but 2 years older. Harold attended high school in...
Virginia A. Scrinopskie
Jun 19, 2017
Ginny Scrinopskie, 87, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Regional Med. Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hays. Kansas, but grew up in Wichita, Kansas. Ginny was the daughter of Alice and Tom Allan. At the beginning of her career, she worked at Kansas Power & Light. Then, after 20 years of...
Mary Louise Spencer
Jun 19, 2017
Mary Louise (Smith) Spencer, 58, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. Mary was born September 5, 1958, in Chanute, KS, to Father Dewey I. and Frances J. (Brown) Smith. She grew up in Chanute and moved to Topeka when she was 17. Mary was a long-time member of Central Church of Christ. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and...
Abel R. Flores, Sr.
Jun 18, 2017
Abel R. Flores, Sr. 86, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. He was born May 29, 1931 in Palito Blanco, TX, the son of Juan and Josepha Flores. Abel had resided in Topeka since 1961. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Abel married Frances A. Flores, she preceded him in...
Marion M. Kieffer
Jun 18, 2017
Marion M. Kieffer, 73, of Topeka, passed away on June 18, 2017 at Midland Care.Marion May Balusek was born on September 19, 1943 in Topeka, KS to William J. Balusek, Sr. and Maxine R. (Mix) Balusek. She grew up in Topeka, KS, graduating from Topeka High School.Marion married Gale Edwin Kieffer on August 9, 1976. She loved painting, embroidery, gardening,...
Rosemary Harding Williamson
Jun 18, 2017
Rosemary Harding Williamson died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at McCrite Plaza, Topeka, KS. She was born May 26, 1925, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Marie Grace Duffy and Dr. William Calvin Harding.She was a graduate of Ottawa High School, earned a BA from the University of Kansas in 1947, and an MSW from KU in 1970. As a social...
Larry K. Bryan
Jun 18, 2017
Larry K. Bryan, 78, Topeka, passed away June 18, 2017 in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born on April 23, 1939 in El Dorado, KS to Lawrence Elsworth and Mayme Mae (Percell) Bryan. He was a graduate of El Dorado High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from Emporia State Teachers' College in 1963.Larry worked as a Supervisor of the Auto...
Dorothy W. Holmes
Jun 17, 2017
Dorothy W. Holmes, 83, Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at a local hospital.Dorothy was born October 31, 1933 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Florence (Niver) MickensShe graduated from Highland Park High School in 1951.She was employed as a Secretary at Blue Cross & Blue Shield for 35 years, retiring in 1986.She enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles,...
Billy E. Mccroskey
Jun 16, 2017
Billy E. McCroskey, 70, of Topeka, passed away on June 16, 2017. He was born on December 13, 1946 in Denver, CO to Wallace David and Florence Irene (Green) McCroskey. He attended public school in Aztec, New Mexico. Billy was an oil field driller in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Kansas. He later became an over-the road truck...
