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Jack Leslie Barron

Jack Leslie Barron

Jul 27, 2023

Jack Leslie Barron, 99, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.He was born February 19, 1924, in Fayetteville Arkansas to Hollis and Vivian (Bell) Barron. He attended schools in Combs, St. Paul, and Rogers, Arkansas, and attended the University of Arkansas after WWII. Jack married Gloria Lura Fentem on July 12, 1948, in Rogers, Arkansas and they were married...

Randy Kern

Randy Kern

Jul 27, 2023

Randy Kern, 68, of Berryton, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.He was born April 1, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Donald and Wilma (Baldwin) Kern. He graduated from Seaman High School.He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for six years where he was a Machine Gunner and a Sniper. He obtained the Good Conduct Medal, Rifle...

Dean Mcamis

Dean Mcamis

Jul 26, 2023

Robert Dean McAmis, 85, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, at John Knox Village Care Center with his family by his side.Dean McAmis was born on March 8, 1938, in Taylor County, Iowa. He was the second child born to Robert and Geneva (Thompson) McAmis. Dean attended school in...

Charles Douglas Peterman

Charles Douglas Peterman

Jul 25, 2023

Charles Douglas Peterman passed away on July 25, 2023 to join his Heavenly Father. He was born on December 22, 1948 in Emporia, Kansas to Charles Orlin and Mary Ann Krueger Peterman. He spent his primary school years in Burlington, Kansas, moving to Lyndon, Kansas in 1962 and graduated from Lyndon High School. He graduated from Capitol City Barber College...

Dimitra Roshel Lipshin

Dimitra Roshel Lipshin

Jul 24, 2023

Dimitra Roshel Lipshin, 46, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023.She was born October 11, 1976, in Modesto, California, the daughter of Darrell Doshier, Sr. and Adrienne Bergara. She graduated from Modesto High School in Modesto, CA.Dimitra had a lot of experience doing a multitude of jobs, but her favorite job was driving a school bus for Durham School...

Phyllis Ann Terpening

Phyllis Ann Terpening

Jul 24, 2023

Phyllis Ann Terpening, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023.She was born March 31, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Vera (Logan) Spaulding. She attended Topeka High School. Phyllis owned an in-home daycare so that she could stay home with her kids as they grew up. She was a dedicated member of Grace United Methodist...

Roger Lee White

Roger Lee White

Jul 22, 2023

Roger L. White, 79, of Topeka, passed away on July 22, 2023, at Midland Hospice in Topeka. He was born on March 27, 1944, to Ronald and Dorothy (Becker) White in Topeka, KS. On July 16, 1965, he married Christine M. White (Heidenreich). Roger and Christine lived in Topeka, Kansas.Roger retired as the Director of Printing for Kansas Association of...

Pamela R. Cline

Pamela R. Cline

Jul 21, 2023

Pamela Cline, 77, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on July 21, 2023 at Kelly House. She was born on June 22, 1946. She was adopted into her forever home by Ray and Marbel Spillner in 1947. Pamela attended Randolph Boswell and graduated from Topeka High School in 1964.Pamela worked as a Floral Designer for Wilson Florist she was also employed...

Robert Marion Denton

Robert Marion Denton

Jul 19, 2023

Robert Marion Denton, 95, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Midland Hospice House.He was born August 4, 1927, in Garland, Kansas, the son of Robert and Effie (Thompson) Denton. He graduated from Fort Scott High School and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.Robert met Juanita Maxine "Tootie" DeLaney while she was at picnic with...

Bessie Alberta Johnson

Bessie Alberta Johnson

Jul 18, 2023

Bessie Kobiskie- Williams Johnson, 101, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.She was born September 20, 1921, in Alma, Kansas, the daughter of William and Dollie (Williams) Kobiskie. She graduated from Alma High School. After graduation, Bessie went to work for the Bell Telephone Company. She worked her way up through the company and became an Executive Assistant. She...

Terence Lynn Essman

Terence Lynn Essman

Jul 17, 2023

Terence "Terry" Lynn Essman, 67, of Meriden, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023.He was born March 16, 1956, in Topeka, KS, the son of Samuel and Virginia (Proud) Essman. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1974.Terry worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 31 years, retiring in 2019 as a computer analyst. Prior to his employment with BCBS,...

Argell D. Jantzen

Argell D. Jantzen

Jul 15, 2023

Argell D. Jantzen, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023.He was born May 11, 1940, in Lindsborg, Kansas, the son of Walter and Hulda (Dyck) Jantzen. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1958. After graduation he went to Washburn University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Music and his Master's Degree from Emporia State. He married...

Marlene Hendrick

Marlene Hendrick

Jul 14, 2023

Marlene Faye Hendrick of Topeka Kansas died July 14, 2023 at age 86 years due to complications of heart valve disease. Marlene was born in Beatrice, Nebraska to David Kuper and Faye (Gaisford) Kuper.Marlene was well educated, receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and a master's degree from Kansas State Teacher's College of Emporia. She enjoyed a...

Alonzoe Keith Smith

Alonzoe Keith Smith

Jul 14, 2023

Alonzoe Keith Smith, 2-Months, of Topeka, passed away on July 14, 2023 at home. He was born on May 11, 2023 to Toyana Taylor-Adams in Topeka Ks Alonzoe is survived by his loving mother; Toyana Taylor-Adams, great grandmother; Yvonne Adams, God mother; Thomesha Scarborough, great uncle; Ray Huey, grandfather; Gayland Taylor, uncle; Tayland Taylor, cousins; Ciriya Cameron ,Shamia petech-lamb ,Alphonso...

Ray Emery

Ray Emery

Jul 14, 2023

Raymond "Ray" Emery, 91, of Carbondale, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023.He was born September 12, 1931, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Howard M. and Minnie B. (Oliver) Emery.He attended schools at Coffeyville and Ark City. Ray enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 and retired in 1970. He served as a Staff Sergeant working as a...

Norman "Curt" Loupe

Norman "Curt" Loupe

Jul 11, 2023

Norman "Curt" Curtis Loupe, 66, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.He was born June 14, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William and Norma (Klemm) Loupe. He graduated from Manhattan High School. After graduation, he attended Kansas State University and earned his Bachelors Degree in 1979. Curt was the Director of the Hays Parks as well as...

Charles Francis Steele

Charles Francis Steele

Jul 10, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Steele, 89, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.He was born November 3, 1933, in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Lloyd and Bessie (Wright) Steele. He attended Burlington High School. Chuck was Serviceman with the Kansas Gas Service for 30 years. He had a passion for weight lifting, playing golf, building and restoring cars. Chuck enjoyed building...

Elsa Elizabeth Causey

Elsa Elizabeth Causey

Jul 10, 2023

Elsa Elizabeth Causey, 73, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.She was born August 28, 1949, in Palo Alto, California, the daughter of Claude and Anna (Amos) Causey. She graduated from Wamego High School in 1969. Later in her life, Elsa went to Fort Hays State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree. Elsa worked as a hairdresser and...

Walter R. Schreiner

Walter R. Schreiner

Jul 10, 2023

Walter R. Schreiner, 96, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.He was born November 4, 1926, in St. Peter, Kansas, the son of John and Beata (Knoll) Schreiner. Walter graduated from the School for the Blind in Kansas City, Kansas and worked as an upholsterer in the Topeka area for over 50 years before he retired. He was a member...

Clifford "Cliff" Romig Jr.

Clifford "Cliff" Romig Jr.

Jul 6, 2023

Clifford "Cliff" Milton Romig, 83, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023.He was born May 3, 1940, in Keene, Kansas, the son of Clifford Willis and Vera Arrerna (Myers) Romig. Cliff enjoyed the KU Jayhawks and the St. Louis Cardinals and he was an avid gardener. Clifford married Irene Frances Krakowiecki on September 26, 1964 in St. Louis, she...

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