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Phyllis Taylor
Dec 1, 2016
Phyllis Brooks Taylor, 95, died Thursday December 1, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center, Kansas.Phyllis was born September 16, 1921 in her farm home near Newkirk, Oklahoma. Her parents were Harry and Ethel Brooks. While attending grade school and high school, she was active in the music program, both instrumental and vocal, and began playing her violin in the...
Elvin D. Keltner
Nov 30, 2016
Elvin D. Keltner, 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Lawrence.He was born July, 13 1930 on Topeka, the son of Ernest and Maude Keltner.Elvin was a graduate of Topeka High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a printer. He went to work for Patterson Advertising as Vice President of Production. He later purchased Western...
Leland G. Specht
Nov 29, 2016
Leland G. Specht, 89, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 after a brief illness.Leland was born February 21, 1927 in Washington County, Kansas, the son of Paul and Myrtle (Simnitt) Specht. He was employed by the City of Topeka Water Department for 35 years, retiring in 1989.Leland married Alice "Elizabeth" Rice on March 21, 1948 in Manhattan. She survives....
James R. Mccune
Nov 28, 2016
James Robert McCune, 99, of Topeka, died Monday, November 28, 2016.He was born October 3, 1917, in Akron, OH, the son of John Raymond and Anna Karlson McCune.James graduated from Kent State University in 1941. He then joined the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio as a member of The Goodyear Aircraft Corporation. After two years he joined...
James Mccune
Nov 28, 2016
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Laura Dale Hill
Nov 27, 2016
Laura Dale Hill, 94, died peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2016, at her apartment in the independent living facility at Brewster Place.She was born on July 20, 1922 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of William and Nellie Maude (Riley) Gupton. Laura grew up in Topeka, graduated from Seaman High School in 1940, and married Eugene Franklin Hill in July 1946. She...
Merril Frank Bestwick
Nov 25, 2016
Merril "Bud" Frank Bestwick, 95, of Manhattan passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka.Bud was born in Sabetha, KS on May 24, 1921 to Richard Frank Bestwick and Delma Hinton Bestwick. He was the youngest of five children. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1939. He served in WWII in the South...
Merla M. Rogers
Nov 23, 2016
Merla M. Rogers, 88, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016.She was born October 24, 1928, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Christine (Lehenbauer) Rettig. She graduated from Topeka High School. Merla was an office manager with Dr. Theodore E. Young for 25 years.Mrs. Rogers was a lifetime member St. John's Lutheran Church where she served as treasurer...
Michelle Anne Fahley
Nov 22, 2016
Michelle Anne Fahley, 50, Topeka, wife of Mark H. Fahley, passed away November 22, 2016.She was born January 22, 1966, in Covina, California, the daughter of John and Lillian (Burroughs) Hagen. Michelle was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.On April 17, 1993, she married Mark H. Fahley in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her parents;...
Iris Jean Koehlar
Nov 21, 2016
Iris Jean Koehlar, 84, received her wings to heaven on Monday, November 21, 2016. Iris was born on August 12, 1932, in Cedar Creek, AR, to Ernest and Lyda Hayes. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a beautiful, funny, intelligent, strong, and religious woman. Iris lived in Kansas for many years working for Blue...
Forrest E. Davidson
Nov 21, 2016
Forrest Edward Davidson, "Mr. D" or "Woody", 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, in his home, after a three-year battle against lung cancer.Forrest was born April 22, 1928, in Wichita, KS to Esther (Gantz) and Floyd Q. Davidson. As the son of a Congregational pastor, he grew up in Wichita, KS; Somanauk, IL; Kinsley, KS; Wellington, KS;...
Bonnie M. Redmon
Nov 20, 2016
Bonnie M. Redmon, 90, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Midland Care. She was born June 30, 1926 in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Archie and Mildred Golden.Bonnie married Edward C. Redmon in May 29, 1947 in Topeka. He survives.She was employed by Capitol Federal Savings & Loan as a data processor for 51 years, retiring in...
Virginia Bulla Allen
Nov 18, 2016
Virginia (Bulla) Allen, 93, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, at Manor Care Health Services.Virginia was born on April 18, 1923, in Uniontown, KS, to Clarence E. and Nancy M. (Schubert) Bulla. She graduated from Fort Scott High School, in 1941 and later attended Huff's Business College. Virginia moved to Topeka in 1944. She worked for Stormont Vail Health as...
Eileen Montgomery
Nov 16, 2016
Eileen Montgomery, 99, Topeka, formerly of Holyrood, KS passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016.She was born August 17, 1917, in Pierceville, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Martha (Orf) Borger. She graduated from Pierceville High School and Halstead Hospital Nursing School with her RN.On February 7, 1942, she married Les Montgomery in Reno, NV. He preceded her in death in...
Donna Jean Grienke
Nov 12, 2016
Donna Jean Grienke, 82, Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016.She was born January 10, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ronnie Shell and Myrtle Pearce. Donna was a homemaker.Donna married Robert L. Grienke on December 3, 1953 in Foster's Church, Topeka, KS. He survives. Other survivors include their children: Marvin Grienke, Penny Cunningham, Sandra Tye, Mark Grienke; three...
Daniel L. Noller
Nov 11, 2016
Daniel Leonard Noller, 68, of Topeka, passed peacefully on Friday November 11, 2016 on Veteran's Day. Dan was born June 28, 1948 in Topeka the son of Leonard and Agnes (Glotzbach) Noller. Dan married Mary Cook on November 14, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dan was a veteran of the US Navy and enjoyed serving his country and helping people....
Carol C. Tantillo
Nov 11, 2016
Carol Cynthia Adler Tantillo went home to God in the early morning of Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. She was peaceful and sure of where she was going and wished the same for all who loved her.Carol was born to Mabel Gill Adler and Harolod C. Adler on March 1, 1937 in New York City. She grew up in Elmhurst, Queens...
Margaret Decock
Nov 9, 2016
Margaret Decock, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Margaret was born January 8, 1929 in Lyndon, the daughter of Charles and Effie Irvine. She graduated from Lyndon High School in 1947. Margaret married Ernest Decock on June 21, 1947. He passed away on November 9, 2003. Loving mother to Dennis Decock of Maple Hill,...
Everett Wayne Cutsinger
Nov 6, 2016
Everett Wayne Cutsinger, 91, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016.He was born March 20, 1925, in Humphreys, Missouri, the son of George and Carrie Cutsinger. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII. Everett married Vera Burress on October 5, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Together they owned several businesses including Plaza Cleaners for over 20 years. He was...
Steven G. Long
Nov 6, 2016
Steven G. Long, 68, Kimberling City, MO, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016.He was born May 31, 1948, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Cliff and Ruth (Albee) Long. He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1966. Steve served in the U.S. Navy.Steve worked as a meter reader and journeyman lineman. He also served as assistant manager and business manager...
