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"I love you more, Dear." Even when Alzheimer's disease stole most of Ruth Crow's ability to make her thoughts known, one of the last sentences she could articulate was the one her family loved most to hear, her signature way to say "I love you." She died surrounded by her family at home on Valentine's Day, 2016. Ruth Marie Rush...
ANN GAIL MOORE VANZANDTAnn Gail Moore was born in Frankfort Kentucky on August 6, 1937. Despite living outside the state for much of her adult life, she remained a "Kentucky Woman" and a diehard Wildcat fan. She at first grudgingly and later enthusiastically made room for her adopted Kansas Jayhawks basketball team and held much coveted season tickets for many...
Norma Jean (Dittman) Stadler, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016.She was born April 10, 1924, in Paxico , Kansas, the daughter of William and Bertha (Senne) Dittman. Norma worked at Menninger as a switchboard operator starting in 1948 and retiring in 1971.Norma married John J. Stadler on July 1, 1948 in Topeka, KS; he preceded her in...
James Dean Zeller, 53, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016.He was born May 15, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Marvin P. and Norma L. (DeWitt) Zeller. Survivors include siblings, Mark (Becky) Zeller, Dave (Aggie) Zeller, Mike (Debra) Zeller and Stacy (Mike) Clare; six nieces and two nephews. The family sends a special thank you to three nieces,...
Kim Christine Smith, 58, of North Canton, OH passed away peacefully in her sleep February 9, 2016 after an 8-year battle with breast cancer.Kim was born November 14, 1957 in Topeka to Donald R. Heptig and Peggy Simons Heptig. She attended Kansas University and graduated from Washburn University.Her passions included cross stitching, Kansas Jayhawk basketball, her dogs, politics, home décor...
Margaret Maeona (Gribble) McQuilkin, 97, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 16, 1918 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Claude and Grace (Shoup) Gribble. She graduated from Topeka High School. Mrs. McQuilkin was a member of the First Christian Church of Topeka. Margaret married Wilson McQuilkin...
Lawrence Schmidt, 75, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016.He was born September 15, 1940, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the son of Peter and Rosetta (Rich) Schmidt . He attended Okmulgee High School. Lawrence was employed by the Ball Corporation for 22 years, retiring in 1984.Lawrence was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading the Bible. In his younger years...
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Albert Virgil Goodpasture III, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, died at home on Sunday, February 7, 2016, in Topeka, Kan. Al's life was one of servant leadership: in service to God, country, community and family. Humility was his defining trait, and he was a friend to all who knew him. He called himself an old country...
Nina M. Johnson, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born December 5, 1930 in Osawatomie, Kansas, the daughter of Lauren and Hilda (Schoenfeldt) Heydt. Nina graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in 1951. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at St. Francis Hospital for over 40...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Tina Marie Weinkauf, 46, formerly of Emporia. She passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Midland Hospice in Topeka, following a lengthy battle with heart disease.She was born October 12, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Joe Lowe Gonzales and Hazel Marie Bennett....
Mildred M. "Millie" Glover, 95, Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at a local retirement center.Mildred was born April 14, 1920 in Corning, the daughter of William and Anna (Kemp) Casey. She graduated from Corning High School in 1938.She was a clerk at Tilton's East and Tilton's Town & Country Grocery, retiring in 1984.She was a member of Grace...
John Steven Everett, 68, passed away February 2, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital.Steve was born October 21, 1947, in Marion, KS, to John and Mattie (Fox) Everett. After graduating from Matfield Green Rural High School in 1966, he joined the US Army. He was a construction engineer in the Vietnam War. Steve retired from the State of Kansas where he...
Donald Franklin Schindler, 94, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016.He was born January 29, 1922, in Valley Falls, Kansas, the son of Milton and Gertrude (Hiser) Schindler. He graduated from Topeka High School and served his country honorably in the Army during World War II. Donald worked as an accountant supervisor at Fleming Company in Topeka for over...
Don W Brock, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Brewster Place Health Center, Topeka.He was born July 5, 1926, in Blue Mound, Kansas, the son of Leonard and Sarah Evelyn (Mann) Brock. He enlisted in the US Naval Air Corps where he served from 1944-1946. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Education from Kansas State...
Ronald William Blum, 80, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.Ronald was born December 29, 1935, in Topeka, KS, the son of Henry L. and Helen (Bottjer) Blum Curwick. He married Kathleen Brislane on January 6, 1962 in Denver, CO. She survives. He was cremated and private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may...
Lois Irene Miller, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 one day before the death of her husband, Roger Dale Miller, 84, who died Sunday, January 24, 2016. Lois was born February 23, 1931 in Overbrook, the daughter of Earl and Iva Mae (Eaton) Heffner. She graduated from Overbrook High School.Roger was born November 12, 1931 in Sebeka,...
Phyllis I. Krause, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born August 5, 1918 in Nora, Illinois, the daughter of John and Marie (Woodley) Buche. Phyllis graduated from Blackburn University in Carlinville, Illinois in 1940. From 1959 - 1966, she lobbied in Washington D.C. for fair housing for the underprivileged....
Lois Irene Miller, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 one day before the death of her husband, Roger Dale Miller, 84, who died Sunday, January 24, 2016. Lois was born February 23, 1931 in Overbrook, the daughter of Earl and Iva Mae (Eaton) Heffner. She graduated from Overbrook High School.Roger was born November 12, 1931 in Sebeka,...
Marion T. "Sonny" Sheddan, 65, Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016.He was born August 3, 1950, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Marion and Marjorie (Reagan) Sheddan. He graduated from Carbondale High School in 1968 and attended Emporia State University.Sonny was employed by Good Year Tire & Rubber Co. retiring after 34 years.He was a member of GPAA,...
Delilah Mae (Schilling) Mazachek, 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2016.Delilah was born Friday, September 13, 1936, the daughter of Christian and Lydia Schilling in Follett, TX. She was raised in Follett graduating from Follett High School. Upon graduation she moved to Enid, Oklahoma, where she began working for Champlin Oil Company. She met her husband Dale...
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