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Norma Carol Lee Utech
May 8, 2023
Norma Carol Lee Utech, 88, passed away on Monday May 8, 2023. She was born to Everett L. and Nellie (Collier) Davis on September 19, 1934 in Paris, IL.She married William Utech on September 23, 1951 in Topeka, KS.She is preceded in death by son in-law; Joseph C. Eakes, grandsons; Christopher J. Eakes and Tyler M. Brown, and brother, James...
Raquel N. Landavazo
May 6, 2023
Raquel "Rachel" Noemi Landavazo, 65, of Topeka, KS went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born January 12, 1958 in Apple Valley, California, the daughter of Nemesio "Jesse" and Guadalupe "Lupe" (Rocha) Varela. She graduated from Barstow High School in 1976 and later attended courses at Barstow Community College. Rachel married her childhood...
Susan K. Lunsford
May 6, 2023
Susan K. Lunsford, 74, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Midland Hospice after fighting a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.She was born January 24, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Imogene (Durham) Harding. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri.Susan was a television Traffic Director, coordinating commercial...
Gayle Marie Dick
May 5, 2023
Gayle Marie (Jones) Dick, 96, Topeka, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.She was born September 22, 1926, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence Joseph and Marie Elizabeth (Dollard) Jones. She held various jobs throughout her life, as a receptionist at a local chiropractor office, home cleaning services, and ran a home daycare.Gayle married Ralph Edward Dick, he preceded her...
Ronald Dean Harmon
May 4, 2023
Ronald Harmon, 77, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023.He was born April 17, 1946, in Rossville, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Irene Von Roekel. He attended and graduated from Rossville High School in 1963.Ronald was employed by the Jenson, Kansas Construction Trades for 60 years, before retiring in 2017.He was a member of a biker club.He was...
Philip Marshall Preble, Ii
May 3, 2023
Philip Marshall Preble, II, 72, was born on born January 19, 1951, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He passed away on May 3, 2023 at Rose Villa in Topeka, Kansas. His parents Philip Marshal and Ila Inez (Kirch) Preble preceded him in passing. He is survived by one brother, Jon Preble of Coffeyville, Kansas. Phil suffered a severe concussion while in grade...
Cecilia C. Kinder
Apr 29, 2023
Cecilia C. Kinder, 85, Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.She was born December 26, 1937, in Nemaha County, Kansas, the daughter of Alphonse and Barbara (Berger) Wilhelm. She graduated from Kelly High School in 1955.Cecilia was bookkeeper at Manpower in Topeka, retiring after 20 years.She was a member of the Lowman United Methodist Church.Cecilia married Gerald Dean "Bud" Kinder...
Micheal Lee Raney
Apr 29, 2023
Micheal Raney, 54, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.He was born June 8, 1968, in Oswego, Kansas, the son of Cherry Raney.Micheal was previously employed by Schendel Pest Services and recently moved to PTMW as a machine operator. Micheal married Heather Lyn Raney on June, 15, 2001 in Topeka, KS. Survivors include a wife; Heather Lyn Raney, sons;...
Daniel Alan Wiggs
Apr 28, 2023
On Friday, April 28, 2023, Daniel Alan Wiggs, lost a swift but valiant fight against colorectal cancer with his loving wife Amy by his side.Dan was born September 18, 1981, in Portsmouth, VA, but grew up in Elizabeth City, NC, forever making him a Tarheel fan.His family moved to Topeka, KS and he graduated from Topeka West in 1999 and...
Wallace Frederick Slusser
Apr 27, 2023
Wallace Slusser, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023.He was born October 16, 1948, in Marion, Kansas, the son of Alden and Betty (Knackstedt) Slusser. He received a Bachelor's Degree from University of Kansas. Wallace owned and operated Custom Photographic Services for several years in downtown Topeka.He was preceded in death by father; Alden Slusser, mother; Betty Slusser....
Ana Maria Frieden
Apr 26, 2023
Ana Maria Frieden, 65, of Liberal, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023.She was born January 20, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of David Trevino and Yolanda (Losoya) Johnson. She graduated from Denver East High School and attended Emporia State University. Ana was a hairdresser, owning and operating Ana Maria's Image Complete. She was a...
Dave Jarvis
Apr 21, 2023
David "Dave" Jarvis, 67, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.He was born August 28, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jesse and Myrna (Carver) Jarvis. He went to Topeka High School. He later attended Kansas State University. Dave was an ornery man and proud of it. Some would say that being ornery came with the Jarvis name!...
Carol Jean Franklin
Apr 20, 2023
Carol Jean Franklin passed from this earth on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the age of 81, following many years of medical challenges. She was an intelligent and caring daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed.Born in St. Louis in October 31, 1941 to Terry and Juanita (Mosier) Hames, her father enlisted in...
Sierra Tibbits
Apr 19, 2023
Sierra Tibbits, 22, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.She was born March 7, 2001, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Gayland Tibbits and Lori Davis-Hines. She was proud to obtain her GED this year.Sierra was selfless and one of a kind. She was a giver and had the biggest heart. She would do anything and everything...
Veota Lucille Ross
Apr 15, 2023
Veota Lucille (Madden) Ross, age 95, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2023. Veota was born on June 26, 1927 in Manzanola, Colorado, the daughter of Leo Benami and Hazel Marie (Baker) Madden. She grew up in rural Coffee County, Kansas and attended Sunflower Country School. When she was 16, she moved to Colorado Springs...
Terry Lee Schonlaw
Apr 12, 2023
Terry Lee Schonlaw, 85, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.He was born December 25, 1937, in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Richard and Francis Edwina (Horner) Schonlaw. He graduated from Satanta High School. Terry earned his Bachelor's Degree from Fort Hays State. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged...
Janice J. Sutton
Apr 12, 2023
Janice Jean Sutton, 81, of Hoyt, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.She was born May 24, 1941, in Franklin County, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Gail Irene (Shepperd) Dockhorn. She graduated from Comstock High School in Comstock, Nebraska in 1959. She continued her education at Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating in 1963. In her younger...
Pearl G. Colby
Apr 6, 2023
Pearl G. Colby, 84, of Topeka, passed away Thursday April 6, 2023 surrounded by family.She was born February 2, 1939, in Starkville Colorado the daughter of Horace and Nellie (Arnold) Colby. She graduated a year early from Hoehne High School in Honie Colorado and attended College at Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad Colorado.Pearl Married Morris J Britton in their...
Steven Ray Van Noy
Apr 3, 2023
Steven Van Noy, 59, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born June 25, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Beverley (Ward) Van Noy.Steven was employed by Swift Trucking Company. He became disabled in 2004. Steven was a proud member of the Cherokee tribe.Steven married Colleen (Ash) Van Noy on July 3, 2004 in Portland, Oregon. He...
Anthony Obregon
Apr 3, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Obregon, 61, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born July 18, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Simon and Cresencia (Almaguer) Obregon. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1979 and went on to attend Washburn University. Tony was a family man. His family meant the absolute world to him. His family always...
