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David A. Douglass
Mar 2, 2014
David A. Douglass, 84, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014.He was born June 14, 1929, in Connersville, Indiana, the son of Mark and Verna (McKillip) Douglass. He was a graduate of Hanover College in Indiana and attended Indiana University. He was a United States Marine Corp. veteran. David married Peggie "Annette" Douglass on February 1, 1958, in Dayton,...
John Calvin Bergmeier
Mar 2, 2014
John Calvin Bergmeier, 86, of Topeka, died on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. John was born on February 7, 1928 in rural Dickinson County to John H. and Blanche M. (Arnold) Bergmeier. John served in the United States Army after World War II. John married Dorothy Bergmeier on August 7, 1946 in Virginia Beach, VA; she preceded him...
Paul E. Huss
Mar 1, 2014
Paul Everett Huss, 92, of Topeka passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and caretakers at Brewster Health Center. Paul was born December 18, 1921 in Minot, North Dakota to Gustav and Christa (Pence) Huss. He attended North Dakota State University where he was president of Theta Chi Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Mechanical...
Darrie Ann Schnee
Mar 1, 2014
Darrie Ann Schnee, 66, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital in Topeka.She was born September 21, 1947, in Spearville, Kansas, the daughter of Howard and Betty (Scott) Koch. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1965. Darrie Ann started her career at Bell Telephone as an operator in 1966 and retired after 38 years,...
Albert Eugene Foster, Jr.
Feb 26, 2014
Albert Eugene Foster, Jr. 74, of Topeka, passed away February 26, 2014. He was born February 16, 1940, in St. Joe, Missouri, the son of Albert and Helen Foster. Albert served in the United State Navy and Reserves from 1959-1980. Survivors include a son, James Foster; and ex-wife, Wanda Wash. He was preceded in death by a son, John Foster....
Jeannette Runyan
Feb 26, 2014
Jeannette B. Runyan, 97, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014.She was born February 12, 1917, daughter of William Francis Bowen and Edith (Davis) Bowen.Jeannette graduated from Topeka High School in 1934 and the University of Kansas in 1938 receiving a degree in English. She also completed studies at the Catharine Gibbs Secretarial School of Boston, in 1940.Jeannette was...
Lydia Irene Bullard
Feb 24, 2014
Lydia Irene Bullard, 97, Topeka, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Legends at Capital Ridge. She was born July 25, 1916 in Appanoose community, Franklin County, the daughter of Ivah E. and Asahel H. Davis.Mrs. Bullard was employed with Santa Fe Railroad Company where she worked as an electrical draftsman for the Signal Engineering Department, Eastern Line for 21...
Byron A. Foster
Feb 22, 2014
Byron A. "Corky" Foster, 88, Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the V.A. Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. Corky was born July 11, 1925 in Topeka, the son of Clarence Byron and Flossie (Dick) Foster. He attended Highland Park High School.He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, traveling halfway around the world.He worked for...
Keegan Jerome Johnson
Feb 19, 2014
Services for Keegan Jerome Johnson, infant son of Natalie Johnson will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town. To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
John K. Morgan
Feb 19, 2014
John Kenneth Morgan, 67, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014.John was born October 31, 1946, in Topeka, son of Kenneth and Iva (Hauschild) Morgan.He graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University.John honorably served in the US Air Force. He worked as a car salesman for many years. John most recently worked and retired from Colmery O'Neil VA...
Wilma Dains
Feb 18, 2014
Wilma Dains, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, KS.Wilma was born May 22, 1928, in Michigan Valley, KS. Wilma was the daughter of Rev. Emery and Nellie May Dains. They preceded her in death. Wilma graduated from Oswego High School, received her Bachelor of Education from Pittsburg State University, and her Masters'...
Philip Eddy Shideler
Feb 16, 2014
Philip Eddy Shideler passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Philip was born January 23, 1930, the son of Jay and Bessie (Eddy) Shideler in Topeka, KS. As a student at Washburn Rural High School, he was a guard and captain of the basketball team, graduating in 1948. Philip then enrolled at Kansas State University, majoring in...
Phyllis M. Furgason
Feb 15, 2014
Phyllis M. Furgason, 93, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Phyllis was born July 12, 1920 in Topeka, the daughter of Melvin and Eva (Davis) Sears. She was a lifelong resident of Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School.Phyllis married Raymond "Bill" Furgason on July 23, 1939. He died on October 31, 1989. She was a devoted wife,...
Denalda "Dee" Bayless
Feb 15, 2014
Denalda "Dee" Bayless, 89, of Valley Falls, previously of Carbondale, KS passed away peacefully Saturday, February 15th 2014 at Midland Hospice. Mrs. Bayless was born September 18th, 1924 in Redfield, South Dakota, the daughter of Gus and Nellie Hollander. She married Harvey "Sam" Bayless, on September 20th, 1942 in Aurora, Colorado; he preceded her in death in December of 2004.Dee...
Virginia M. Fuller
Feb 13, 2014
Virginia Mae (Black) Fuller departed this life and entered into the arms of her Lord & Savior on Thursday, February 13th at the age of 92. She was born in Topeka on January 22, 1922, the daughter of Walter R. & Maude Summers Black.Virginia attended area schools and lived most of her life in Topeka. She worked for the Topeka...
Betty J. Marshall
Feb 12, 2014
Betty J. Marshall, 88, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014.She was born September 3, 1925 in Douglass, Kansas, the daughter of Erven and Clara (Messenger) Brooks. She was a graduate of Augusta High School.Mrs. Marshall was employed as executive secretary for Capitol Federal Savings until she was married. She was a member of Grace Point Church, Topeka and...
Donna J. Agee
Feb 11, 2014
Donna Jean (Hawkins) Agee, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully went to her Heavenly Father on February 11, 2014 at 5:30am at her home in Topeka.Donna was born on September 3, 1936 to Helen and Hugh Hawkins. She is survived by her husband of 59 years and two months, Wayne Agee, Topeka and children Bruce (Tiffany) Agee of Horseshoe...
Terry Bettis
Feb 11, 2014
Terry Bettis, 66, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014.He was born October 23, 1947, in Brookfield, Missouri, the son of George and Mary (Baumgartner) Bettis. He was a 1965 graduate of Topeka West High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Washburn University. Terry founded Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. in 1979. Terry was united in...
Sally L. Geelan
Feb 8, 2014
Sally L. Geelan, 80, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Midland Hospice House.Sally was born February 4, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of Harry and Ada (Stenger) Ihinger. She graduated from Topeka High School. She was a Secretary to the Coaching staff at Washburn University for 25 years. She later worked for the Kansas Legislature for 10...
Leslie D. Vining
Feb 6, 2014
Leslie "Les" Vining, 57, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014.He was born January 19, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Willis and Lois Murphy Vining. He attended Topeka Public Schools and served in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1981. He was a sheet metal journeyman and later worked as a service technician.Leslie "Les" married Teresa Lynn Stubbs. She...
