Steven K. Stitt
Oct 5, 2013
Steven K. Stitt, 63, Topeka, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. Francis Health Center.Steve was born December 9, 1949 in Topeka, the son of Dorothy Barth and Willis Gordon Stitt.In the absence of his father, Steve was raised by his mother and maternal grandparents, Chet and Beulah Robinson. Steve graduated from Highland Park High School. He was baptized into...
Margaret L. Cooper
Oct 4, 2013
Margaret L. "Peggy" Cooper, 92, Topeka, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013.Peggy was born June 13, 1921 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Estelle Keller. She graduated from Paseo High School.She was a member of First Congregational Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and an avid Bingo player.Peg married Robert A. "Bob" Cooper on July 19,...
Earl G. Brown
Oct 3, 2013
Earl G. Brown, a resident of Topeka since 1944, passed from this life on October 3, 2013 at the age of 92. Born in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee to Charlie G. and Mary Ellen Brown, he graduated from high school in Baxter, Tennessee. His enlistment in the U.S. Army in 1942 brought him to Kansas, where he was honorably discharged at...
Marlaine Self
Oct 2, 2013
Marlaine Self, 63, of Topeka, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at her home. Marlaine was born on November 26, 1949 in Topeka, KS to Harold R. and Elsie (Schilling) Hutcheson. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1967. She was married to Gerald W. Self on January 31, 1970 in Topeka. She spent much time raising her three children...
Regina Marie Kent
Oct 1, 2013
Regina Marie Kent, 61, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013, in Silverton, OR. Regina was born April 17, 1952, daughter of Duane and Regina Kent. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1970. Regina was an artist, teacher, florist, property manager, and most recently, her passion was renovating houses. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Patrick R. Huntley, Phd
Sep 30, 2013
Patrick R. Huntley, PhD, 89, Topeka, KS died Monday, September 30, 2013.Dr. Huntley was born January 7, 1924 in Newton, KS the son of George D. and Verna G. (Daves) Huntley. He attended schools in Pawnee City, NE and Emporia, KS. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II where he was assigned to the weather service....
Donald Dean Gatrost
Sep 30, 2013
Donald D. Gatrost, such a young 80 year old man, left this earth on Monday, September 30, 2013 from Midland Hospice House in Topeka following a brief illness.He leaves his wife and loving companion of 30 years, Sherry (Taylor) Gatrost. He was formerly married to Emolyn Bonner Spaulding, with whom he has his daughters, Deborah L. Beeler (Scott) of Leawood,...
Beverely "Pudgie" Robb
Sep 24, 2013
Beverely "Pudgie" Robb, 78, passed away September 24, 2013, at home. Pudgie was the middle child born August 22, 1935, to Jackson L. and R. Marguerite (Covert) Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Donna Ruth Frederick, Georgia Lee Cole, Jackson L. Benton, Jr. and Robert R. Benton. She lived her entire life in Topeka...
Brian Carter Coker
Sep 23, 2013
Brian Carter Coker, 57, of Topeka, passed away September 23, 2013. He was born February 3, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of W. Ray and C. Frances (Carter) Coker. He attended Topeka West High School, before joining the US Army. On August 31, 2013, in Topeka, he married Joyce Tabor. Brian worked as a remodeling contractor for Martinek &...
Anne E. Manderick
Sep 17, 2013
Anne E. Manderick, 94, passed away September 17, 2013. She was born November 17, 1918, in Plum Run (Yorkville), Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Anna Kuzma. Anne retired from Stormont-Vail Healthcare in 1983 having worked in surgery for many years. During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Anne was a member of St. Philips...
Charles Revelle
Sep 16, 2013
Charles William "Chuck" Revelle, 81, of Topeka, passed from death to life on Monday, September 16, 2013. Charles was a graduate of Topeka High School. He retired from Santa Fe Railroad after 42 years of service as a purchasing agent.He was an active church member all his life, serving in various capacities. Most recently, Charles was a member at Fairlawn...
Gary Keith Cline
Sep 15, 2013
Gary Keith Cline, 68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013. Gary was born February 16, 1945, in Florida to Keith and Viva (Slagle) Cline.He attended school at Phoenix, AZ, and Topeka High School. Gary served in the Kansas National Guard. He retired from Santa Fe Railroad after 30 years of service. Gary was a top class HAM radio...
Patsy Ann Hobbs
Sep 15, 2013
Patsy Ann Hobbs, 80, of Topeka, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at her home. She was born July 13, 1933 in Prairie Hill, MO to Eldridge W. and Hazel M. (Harrington) Fawks. She graduated from Prairie Hill High School. She was married to Milton Hobbs, Sr. on September 18, 1949 in Hale, MO. She was a member of 1st...
Barbara Joyce Metzler
Sep 13, 2013
Barbara J. Metzler, 84, of Topeka, died on Friday, September 13, 2013.Joyce was born on September 27, 1928 in Topeka to James Clinton and Martha Avis (King) McCarter. She graduated from Highland Park High School and worked as a secretary for Santa Fe Railroad and for Dr. Duane McCarter in Topeka. She was married to Carl D. Metzler on June...
Terri Ann Espinoza
Sep 12, 2013
Terri Ann Espinoza, infant daughter of Aaron Espinoza and Dakota Iott, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. It is so hard to say goodbye when we haven't even said hello. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
Arnold John Willms
Sep 11, 2013
Arnold John Willms, 84, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Midland Hospice. He was born on March 3, 1929 in Amber, Iowa to Engwert E. and Engel J. (Monk) Willms. In 1947, Arnie graduated from Anamosa High School in Anamosa, Iowa. He then received his bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1950. He was...
William C. Dittman
Sep 10, 2013
William C. "Bill" Dittman, 66, Topeka, Kansas, passed away September 10, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born June 6, 1947 in Topeka, Kansas to Louis C. and Frances Baker Dittman. Bill grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1965. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a member...
Elizabeth Joy Childers
Sep 9, 2013
Elizabeth Joy (Rudolph) Childers, 88, Topeka, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born on January 11, 1925 in Gridley, Kansas to Chester Ansil and Alta Isabel (Myers) Rudolph. Elizabeth was a member Southwest Baptist Church. On May 8, 1943 she married Clifford Frederick Childers in LeRoy, Kansas. He preceded her in death...
Benjaman David Jackson, Jr.
Sep 8, 2013
Benjaman David Jackson, Jr., infant son of Shauna Woodward of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.He is survived by his mother, Shauna Woodward of Topeka and one sister, Shaylynn. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjaman Jackson, Sr.. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel...
Randal L. Dittemore
Sep 8, 2013
Randal L. Dittemore, 62, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013.He was born July 8, 1951 in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Melvin Lee and Dorothy Marie (Keenan) Dittemore. He was a 1970graduate of Plattsmouth High School in Plattsmouth, NE. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Survivors include a son, Brad Stahl, Columbus, NE;...
