Lloyd Dodson
Dec 21, 2013
Dr. Lloyd Lee Dodson, 89, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Dec. 21 with his loving family by his side.Lee was born on Apr. 20, 1924 to Stokes and Beulah Dodson. He grew up in Topeka, having attended Lowman Hill and Randolph grade schools, Boswell Junior High, and in 1942, he graduated from Topeka High...
Garland Bundy
Dec 21, 2013
Garland "Bud" Bundy, 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013.He was born April 15, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Wilson and Bertha Bundy. On December 19, 1952, in Dover, Kansas, he married Norma Jean Bigham. She preceded him in death in 2007. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Bundy.Bud worked 30 years...
James E. Coulter
Dec 18, 2013
James E. Coulter, 86, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He was born August 18, 1927, in Vermillion, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Julia (Kenworthy) Coulter. He graduated from Vermillion High School in 1945. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Jim was the parts manager at Laird Noller Ford Heavy Truck Center for...
Chester Otto Smith
Dec 17, 2013
Chester Otto Smith, 39, Topeka, passed away December 17, 2013. He was born July 29, 1974, in Inglewood, California, the son of Dewey and Shirley Dowd Smith. He is survived by his mother, Shirley; son, Andreas Smith; daughter, Mystik Smith; sisters, Velma Konieczny and Ruth Smith; brother, Dewey Smith, Jr.; companion, Lesta Jenkins; and step-son, Daniel Jenkins, II. He was...
Mary Louise Whitney
Dec 15, 2013
Mary Louise Whitney, 92, of Topeka, died on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Lexington Park in Topeka. Mary was born on June 25, 1921 in Olathe to Alfred Marion and Lillie Mae (Riffey) Harris. She graduated from Olathe High School. Mary worked as a guidance secretary for Topeka High School, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Association...
Frances A. Flores
Dec 14, 2013
Frances A. Flores, 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 at her home. She was born May 1, 1924 in Alice, TX, the daughter of Jose and Francisca Adame. Frances had resided in Topeka since 1961. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Frances married Abel R. Flores. He survives. Other survivors include four...
Peggy Mcguire Boggs
Dec 12, 2013
Peggy McGuire Boggs, 85, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2013. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky, to Fred A. and Alleine Vance McGuire on May 19, 1928. Peggy married John M. Boggs, Jr., on December 10, 1951.Peggy was valedictorian of her high school class. She was a double major, receiving her...
Jaxton Daniel Davison
Dec 10, 2013
Jaxton Daniel Davison, infant son of Paul Davison, Sr. and Melissa Daniel, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Paul Davison Jr., Isaaq Davison and Tyrese Davison; three sisters, Carameleta Fuller-McCoy, Paula Davis and Dahye Davison; maternal grandfather, Jeff Daniel; maternal grandmother, Jessie Mabrey and great-grandparents, Wayne and Shirley Daniel. Jaxton was preceded...
Gerry Lynn Wenger
Dec 9, 2013
Gerry Lynn Wenger, 68, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Gerry was born September 18, 1945 in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Gerald and Doris Lorraine (Carroll) Wenger. He was a graduate of Hiawatha High School and served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was employed at Contech Construction Company as...
Warren F. Cox
Dec 9, 2013
Warren F. Cox, 68, of Topeka, passed away December 9, 2013. Warren was born March 1, 1945, at Topeka, son of Warren H. and Lucille (Betty) Cox. He attended Topeka High School.Warren was an automotive mechanic in Topeka for all of his adult life. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary L. Cox, and grandson Ryan L....
Charles Umscheid
Dec 8, 2013
Charles Umscheid, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013.Charles was born October 17, 1924, at St. George, Kansas, son of Gerald and Viola (Zoeller) Umscheid. He honorably served in the US Navy during WWII. Charles married Elizabeth Aubert on August 11, 1945, at Corona, California.He worked for Seymour Foods, Inc. as a field service representative in the marketing...
Herbert E. Spohn
Dec 7, 2013
Dr. Herbert E. Spohn, 90, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 7. He was born on June 10, 1923 in Berlin, Germany, and became a naturalized American Citizen at Fort Collins, Colorado, while serving his country in World War II.Herb spent many years as a research scientist publishing numerous articles and book chapters on schizophrenia and was the Director...
Deborah Sue Dittemore
Dec 7, 2013
Deborah Sue "Deb" Dittemore, 55, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at her home.She was born October 12, 1958 in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of George Lee and Mayme Elizabeth (Allen) Dowd. Deb was a graduate of Valley Heights High School. She was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital and later for Taco Bell restaurant in Topeka. She attended Central...
Louise Brock Hamilton
Dec 5, 2013
Noted local artist, Louise Brock Hamilton, passed away on December 5, 2013. She was born in Great Bend, Kansas, on April 25, 1932, to George and Ella Jane Heim of Ellinwood, Kansas. Louise completed her early education in the Ellinwood schools. She majored in drawing and painting in the School of Fine Arts at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas,...
Colt Micah Turkin
Dec 3, 2013
Colt Micah Turkin, infant son of Damon and Ashly Turkin, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Health Center. Colt is survived by his parents, Damon and Ashly of Topeka; grandmothers, Carla D. Turkin and Becky Williams, both of Topeka; grandfathers, Rick D. Turkin of Berryton and Larry Auten, and Patrick Williams, both of Topeka; great-grandmothers, Helen Garner,...
Tamesha Lee
Dec 1, 2013
Tamesha A. Lee, 34, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013.Tamesha was born March 19, 1979, in Topeka, KS, daughter of Kathleen Coleman and Paul Lee. She attended Topeka West High School. Tamesha worked as a dietary aide at Eventide Convalescent Nursing Home.She was a member of Emmanuel Temple Church Of God In Christ, Topeka.Tamesha will be greatly missed...
Rose Marie Cobb
Dec 1, 2013
Rose Marie "Rosie" Cobb, 86, of Bonner Springs, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at her home.She was born October 1, 1927, in Laclede, Kansas, the daughter of Goodlet Clarence and Anna (Fairbanks) Bonjour. She was a 1945 graduate of Havensville High School. Rosie was employed by the JC Penney's Distribution Center 20 for years, retiring in 2002.Mrs. Cobb was...
Merle Schreiber
Nov 30, 2013
Merle F. Schreiber, 77, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. Merle was born April 8, 1936, at Alma, KS, son of William and Eda Schreiber. He attended a rural school near Alma and graduated from Lyndon High School. Merle honorably served in the US Navy.Merle is survived by his sister, Jane Stresewski, Olathe, brother, Ivan Schreiber, La Jolla,...
Helen M. Ljungdahl
Nov 28, 2013
Helen M. Ljungdahl, 61, Kansas City, formerly of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013.Helen was born December 30, 1951 in Dodge City, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Martin) Wells. She graduated from Dodge City High School in 1970 and attended Friends University.Helen never met a child she did not love. During her sons formative years she provided child...
E.L. Mcdowell
Nov 28, 2013
E.L. "Mac" McDowell, of Topeka, passed away November 28, 2013. Mac was born May 16, 1934, son of R.V. and Margaret McDowell. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Mac was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and retired from ABF Freight Systems after a 30 plus year career in the freight industry.Mac married Judy Phillips on...
