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Camille Boyce Hale
Dec 3, 2023
Camille Boyce Hale, 70, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.She was born December 13, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Bud Forbes and Anna Fudge. Camille went to Topeka West High School. She later attended Florissant Valley Community College and earned an Associate's Degree. Camille was employed by Archway Communities as a Substance Abuse Counselor. She helped...
Carla Sue (Logan) Burdick
Dec 3, 2023
Carla Sue (Logan) Burdick, 74, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.She was born July 4, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of E. Dale and Carol (Blythe) Logan. She graduated from Dover High School. Carla was a medical records clerk for the Shawnee County Health Department, where she worked several years before retiring.She was a member of Dover Federated...
Joyce Louise Rasmussen
Dec 2, 2023
Joyce Louise Rasmussen, 85, of Topeka, passed away on December 2, 2023 at University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1938 to Albert and Velora (Laude) Barnes in Yates Center, Kansas. Joyce worked for the State of Kansas, for 38 years.On February 14, 1959 she married James Rasmussen. Joyce and James lived in Topeka, Kansas. She...
Maryann Dugan
Dec 1, 2023
Mary Ann Dugan, 79, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.She was born January 1, 1944, in Evanston, Illinois. She was the daughter of Robert and Celeste (Glass) Hornung. She graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel in Wichita, KS. Mary Ann attended Kansas State University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught for several years in Holton...
Joyce Elizabeth Callahan - Barker
Nov 30, 2023
Joyce Barker, 66, of Topeka, passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1957 to Harold and Valeta (Burgert) Callahan in Fairbury, Nebraska. Joyce worked as a Registered Nurse/Missionary in the Philippines. She was a member of Topeka Bible Church. Joyce is survived by her son; Jonathan W Barker, brother; Bill (Lori) Callahan. She was preceded...
Joe Donald
Nov 28, 2023
Our dear, Joe Donald, 65, entered his home in heaven Tuesday, November 28, 2023.He was born February 21, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Paul Donald and Carol (Johnson) Boles.Joe was a real estate investor in Topeka, a career he held all of his life. He also served as a journeyman electrician at the United States Postal Service in...
Donald D. Barry
Nov 28, 2023
Donald D. BarryApril 25th, 1937 – November 28th, 2023Donald D. Barry, passed away on November 28th, 2023.Don was born on April 25th, 1937, in Kane, Illinois the son of Robert and Geneva Barry. Don grew up in Wood River, Illinois, attending Wood River High School. Thereafter, he attended Kirksville University on a basketball scholarship, later transferring to Southern Illinois University...
Antonio "Tony" Ramos
Nov 25, 2023
Antonio "Tony" Ramos, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.He was born June 13, 1931, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Estanislao and Mary (Cavello) Ramos. He graduated from Hutchinson High School. Tony attended Washburn University and graduated with an Associate Degree. Tony joined the United States Navy 1948 and proudly served for twenty years. He earned the...
Jo Ann Carlson
Nov 23, 2023
Jo Ann Carlson, 96, passed away on November 23, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on September 23, 1927 to Hubert and Agnes Caspar. She graduated from Junction City High School and moved to Topeka, Kansas where she entered nurses training through the St. Francis Hospital, graduated, and became a Registered Nurse. She worked most of her professional life...
Jose L. Lara
Nov 22, 2023
Jose Luis Lara, 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Topeka on November 22, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family and under the compassionate care of Midland Hospice.Born on November 16, 1958, in Juarez, Mexico, to Archiblado and Socorro Diaz-Lara, Jose's journey was marked by resilience, dedication, and unwavering love.At the age of 14, Jose's family relocated to California...
Robert "Bobby" Hanners
Nov 22, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Hanners, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.He was born May 16, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky, the son of James and Ollie (Risner) Hanners. He proudly served his country in Vietnam with the United States Air Force.Bobby was employed at Goodyear and retired after 39 years.He leaves behind his wife, Lee Ann Hanners; step-son, Aaron Martin;...
Michael Stuart Shiflett
Nov 22, 2023
Michael Stuart Shiflett,70, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, after a short illness at Stormont Vail Hospital.Mike was born (Wolf-Dieter Schetelig) on March 10, 1953, in Heidelberg, Germany. He was adopted on November 18th, 1954 by American soldier Master Sergeant Winfield Stuart Shiflett and Austrian native Elfriede Gailer Shiflett after biting his new father on...
Donna Rae Dederick
Nov 19, 2023
Donna Rae Dederick, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.She was born February 21, 1936, in Vliets, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Burd) Crowder. She graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1954. Shortly after graduating high school, she married the love of her life Norman Dederick. They were married April 13, 1955 in Oklahoma. They...
Janice Lee Philips
Nov 15, 2023
Janice Lee Philips, 69, of Topeka, passed away on November 15, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1954 to John and Virginia (Shade) Philips in Boston, Massachusetts. Janice is survived by her sister; Lisa (Steve) Turner, her niece; Blair (Steve) Brennan; her nephew; Nicholas (Stephanie) Turner, her grandnieces, Maya Brennan and Ellie Turner; and grandnephew, William Turner. She was...
August "Gus" Bogina, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
Senator August "Gus" Bogina, 96, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.He was born September 13, 1927, in Girard, Kansas, the son of August and Mary (Blazic) Bogina. He graduated from Arma High School at the age of 16 and enrolled at Kansas State University, where he became the youngest football player on the team. While attending K-State, he...
Richard Allen Bruner
Nov 15, 2023
Richard Bruner, 56, of Topeka, passed away on November 15, 2023, with family by his side.He was born on July 16, 1967 to Donald and Mary (Campbell) Bruner in Wichita, KS.Richard dedicated over two decades to Systems Furniture Installation/Maintenance at Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Topeka, KS.In his most recent chapter, he used his skills and expertise with the...
Ruth Ann Smith
Nov 11, 2023
Ruth Ann Smith, 55, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023.She was born August 6, 1968, in Fort Gordon, Georgia, the daughter of Dewey, Sr. and Shirley (Dowd) Smith. Ruth was employed with TARC Industries since 1996, retiring in 2022, after 26 years of service. Ruth continued to participate in services at TARC Randolph.Survivors include her brother, Dewey Smith,...
Marilynn Mae King
Nov 11, 2023
Marilynn King, 88, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3, 1935 to Marvin and Clara (Koopman) Boerger in Palmer, Kansas. On April 4, 1954 Marilynn married Gerald King. Gerald and Marilynn moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1956 and had 4 children. Marilynn was a stay-at-home...
Constance H. Rath
Nov 11, 2023
Constance H. Rath, 84, of Topeka, passed away on November 11, 2023 at Midland Care Hospice House, Topeka, KS. She was born on December 7, 1938 to Walter and Helen Lossner at St. Louis, MO. Constance worked as a Retail Manager for So-Fro Fabrics/House of Fabrics in Topeka, KS.On June 24, 1956, she married John Rath. John and Connie lived...
Helen Marie Brunker
Nov 7, 2023
Helen Marie (Lang) Brunker, 98, of Overland Park, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023.She was born September 25, 1925, in Green, Kansas, the daughter of William and Mary (Walker) Lang. She was a 1943 graduate of Green High School. During WW II she was at Douglas Aircraft Company as a "Rosie the riveter". Helen was employed by...
