Wilma Darlene(Benson) Gregg
Apr 28, 2016
Wilma Darlene (Benson) Gregg, age 102, formerly of Topeka passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Sarasota, Florida. Wilma was born January 11, 1914 in Lenox, Iowa. The daughter of Robert Ellsworth Benson and Bertha (Haynes) Benson, the family moved when she was child to Lebanon, Missouri, where they lived on a farm. She graduated from Lebanon High School...
Billy Ray Lewis
Apr 27, 2016
1st Sergeant Billy R. Lewis, 86, US Army Retired, passed away April 27, 2016 in Topeka, KS. Lewis retired from the Army in February 1969, after 21 years of service. He served in the 25th Infantry Division in Korea, 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg North Carolina, 42nd Artillery Group in Germany, Kansas National Guard Advisor Group in Topeka and...
Kaylee Lynn Bation
Apr 25, 2016
Kaylee Lynn Bation, infant daughter of Kimberly and Bill Bation, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS.To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
Bruce L. Myers
Apr 25, 2016
Bruce Langley Myers, 73, Topeka, departed this life on April 25, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.Bruce was born to Margaret and Allen Myers on March 25, 1943 in Topeka. He was raised on the family farm, and although he spent several years living in Florida, he returned to the farm, which he always considered home.Bruce graduated from Highland Park High School...
Irmtraud Yount
Apr 22, 2016
Irmtraud "Trudy" Yount, 62, passed away quietly Friday, April 22, 2016, with her daughters by her side.Trudy was born June 12, 1953, in Goddelau, Germany, to Heinrich and Margareta.Trudy grew up in Germany where she trained to become a nurse. She emigrated to the United States in 1971. Trudy had countless friends and was always willing to lend a helping...
Imogene Davis
Apr 21, 2016
Imogene L. Davis passed away April 21, 2016, after a short illness from cancer which shortened her life. She was born August 16, 1936 in Kirwin, KS, the daughter of Charles C. and Viola G. Williams. She was raised in Phillipsburg, KS and graduated from Phillipsburg High School and Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, KS. Following graduation from...
Dorothy J. Dick
Apr 20, 2016
Dorothy J. Dick, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016.She was born November 1, 1931 to Willis H. and Bessie Viles.Dorothy was a homemaker who deeply loved her family. She also enjoyed bowling and entertaining friends but was especially fond of helping under privileged children.She married James A. Dick on May 29, 1947. She was preceded in death...
Mary Patricia Forbis
Apr 17, 2016
Mary Patricia "Pat" Forbis was born April 4, 1922. She was the daughter of Edward Agustas and Essie Blanch (Logan) Fitzgerald. Her father Edward worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. She grew up in Topeka at 1216 Harrison, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1940. She attended business college for one year following which she took the Civil Service...
John W. Macarthur
Apr 15, 2016
John W. MacArthur, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home. He was born October 24, 1935 near Alta Vista, Kansas to Orville and Agnes MacArthur. He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1953.He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Mary Hopkins and Ruth Smith. John married Katharina Kleemann in Germany on...
Judith Ann(May) Juba
Apr 14, 2016
On April 14, 2016, Judith Ann (nee May) Juba, of Perry Hall, Maryland, devoted mother of Michelle (nee Juba) Schiffer and her husband Richard; loving grandmother of Samuel, Jacob and Quinlin Schiffer; dear sister of Richard May, Janice (nee May) Grogan and Steven May. Also survived by 5 nieces and 3 nephews. Judy was born and raised in Topeka. She...
D. Eugene Zimmerman
Apr 14, 2016
D. Eugene Zimmerman, 83, of Topeka, died on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Gene was born on January 10, 1933 near Dover, KS. He had wonderful memories of his childhood years on the farm and the close ties he had with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Zimmerman and his...
Robert Fincham
Apr 13, 2016
Robert (Bob) Lee Fincham, 90, of Topeka, passed away on April 13, 2016 at Midland Care Hospice.He was born September 14, 1925 in Blue Rapids, KS, the son of Stephen E. and Jessie (Tyler) Fincham.He was the youngest of six children including three brothers, Kenneth, Linus and Rollin; and two sisters, Mary and Lucille. He graduated from Blue Rapids High...
Bradley P. Ginter
Apr 10, 2016
Bradley P. Ginter, 45, of Berryton, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was born January 20, 1971 in Sabetha, KS, the son of Philip D. and Linda J. (Scoby) Ginter. Bradley graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1989 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Science from Kansas State University in 1993. He was employed as a Captain for...
Willa Mae Furlong
Apr 9, 2016
Willa Mae (Marx) Furlong, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Lexington Park, Topeka, KS where she lived for the past 6 months. She was born January 24, 1925, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of William F. and Lula A. (Hicks) Marx. She graduated from Emporia High School and attended College of Emporia. She worked for Southwestern...
Dean L. Snepp
Apr 8, 2016
Dean L. Snepp, 82, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.Dean was born May 9, 1933, in Pharisburg, Ohio, the youngest son of Virgil and Virginia (Steadman) Snepp. Dean married Evelyn Harris on March 20, 1955. Evelyn later passed away on May 17, 1997. He then went on to meet Marcia Bell and they...
Constance A. Williams
Apr 8, 2016
Constance A. "Connie" Williams, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016.She was born July 23, 1928, in Wichita, the daughter of Gracia J. (Case) and Arthur O. Davis. She graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Connie worked for many years as an elementary school teacher for USD 501 in Topeka. After retirement, she...
Reginald "Smokey" Deitrick
Apr 7, 2016
Reginald D. "Smokey" Deitrick, 88, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016.He was born September 4, 1927, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Marvin and Elizabeth (Vetch) Deitrick. Smokey was a delivery driver and salesperson for JC Vending & Distributing, retiring in 2010.On February 17, 1950, he married Bernadine J. Chadima in Junction City, KS. She survives. Other survivors...
Walter H. Poore, Jr.
Apr 5, 2016
Walter H. Poore, Jr., 61, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016.He was born March 4, 1955, in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of Gen. Walter H. Poore, USAF (Retired) and Joye A. (Sligh) Poore. He graduated from Montgomery Catholic High School in 1973 and attended the University of Columbia, South Carolina. He was a dental technician in the U.S....
John A. Carlson
Apr 5, 2016
John A. Carlson, 90, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Midland Hospice House.John was born April 30, 1925, a few miles northeast of Vliets, the son of Ebben and Lillie (Winquist) Carlson. He graduated from Vermillion High School in 1942.He joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served during World War II. He was recalled to active duty...
Charles A. Martin, Jr.
Apr 4, 2016
Charles A. Martin, Jr. 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016.He was born November 28, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Marie (Glover) Martin. He attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor's degree in Advertising & Public Relations. While there he was a member of Phi Delta fraternity.Charles sold advertising for...
