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Matthew Charles Mcelroy
Oct 16, 2023
A Good Guy to everyone who knew him, Matthew Charles McElroy, 37, of Gardner, Ks previously of Rochester, Mn & Topeka, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. Matthew was first and foremost a father to Isaac, Ainsley, Owen, Evan, and Lucas McElroy. A stay at home dad throughout the lives of his children he also worked during those years as...
Leah M. Fulton
Oct 14, 2023
Leah M. Fulton, 100, of Topeka, passed away on October 14, 2023 at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born on July 10, 1923 to Loren and Gladys (Bailey) Mulkey in Monett, Missouri. On May 4, 1947, she married G.C. Fulton in Carthage MO. Leah and G.C. lived in Topeka, Kansas. She was a member of several bridge clubs, for many...
Bessie L. Rissen
Oct 11, 2023
Bessie Lee Burd Rissen, 98, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023.She was born May 26, 1925, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Owen and Mignonette (Rice) Burd. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1943. Bessie married Clifford Lee Shaw on April 21, 1957. They had two children, Wendy and Tracy. He preceded her in...
William T. Shaw
Oct 10, 2023
William T. "Bill" Shaw, Jr., 90, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born July 30, 1933 in Missouri, the son of William T. Shaw, Sr. and Ruby (Majors) Shaw. He is survived by his daughter, LeAnn (Chris) Hubbell of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Isabella Hubbell of Topeka, KS; and many, much-loved, nieces, nephews and cousins. He...
Victor N. "Cricket" Carlton
Oct 10, 2023
Victor N. "Cricket" Carlton, 17, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.He was born March 20, 2006, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Chad Carlton and Michelle Scarbrough. He attended Topeka West High School.Survivors include his father and step-mother, Chad and Hannah Carlton; mother, Michelle Scarbrough; six siblings, Jalon Stringfellow, Telena Jackson, Tatiana Jackson, Kole Carlton, John Carlton, and...
Floyd Edgar Reed, Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
Floyd Edgar Reed Jr., known as "Bill" passed away in the early hours of October 10th 2023, at home. He was 87 years old. He began having symptoms of dementia in 2014, and with a strong healthy body and loving heart, he stayed with us many more years. Bill was born in Winchester, Virginia on August 25th 1936 to Goldie...
Verlin Leroy Jones
Oct 6, 2023
Verlin Leroy Jones, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.He was born April 29, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Geraldine (Kennedy) Jones. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. He later attended Park College and graduated Cum Laud with two Bachelor Degrees in Human Resource Management and Information and Computer Science.Verlin proudly served...
Nancy M. Harvey
Oct 6, 2023
Nancy Harvey entered eternal rest on October 6th 2023 while residing at Brookside Health and Rehabilitation in Overbrook, Kansas.Nancy was born in Littleton Colorado. Working as a CMA at Presbyterian Manor, Manorcare, Upjohn Care and as a personal caregiver in Topeka. Continuing to care for others of all ages after retiring and residing at Brookside.Nancy was preceded in death by...
C. Robert Wykert
Oct 5, 2023
C. Robert Wykert, 96, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.He was born July 27, 1927, in Soldier, Kansas, the son of Frank G. and Eva (Vanderwall) Wykert.Bob graduated from Circleville High School where he played on the basketball team. He enlisted and served in the United States Navy after high school. He then graduated from the University of...
Rev. Allen Langston
Sep 29, 2023
The Reverend Dr. Robert "Bob" Langston, Jr. age 97, a retired Christian (Disciples of Christ) minister, passed away on September 29, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas. Bob was born March 10, 1926 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert and Pauline (Rudolph) Langston. He graduated from Liberty High School where he played on the varsity basketball team, and he later...
Louise Argie Hughes
Sep 29, 2023
Louise Hughes, 90 passed away on September 29, 2023. She was born on January 13, 1933 in Big Piney, Missouri to Francis (Robbins) and Steven Underwood, she was the oldest of three girls. Her one true love was Warren Hughes and her baby Sophie a little Shih-Tzu dog her loving companion. Louise married Warren on January 16, 1949 in Lyndon,...
Judith C. Herrick
Sep 28, 2023
Judith Claudette Herrick, 84, passed away in Fort Worth, TX on September 28, 2023. Judie was born January 16, 1939, in Beattie, KS to Max Warden and Bertha Josephine (Freeby) Smith, the youngest of their nine children. She was baptized in the Methodist church and graduated from Marysville High School in 1956.Judie married Billy Dean Wiggers, Sr. on January 1,...
Ralph R. Anderson Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
Ralph R. Anderson Jr., 88, of Topeka, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on September 28, 2023. He was born on August 18, 1935, to Ralph Sr. and Grace Pearl (Hastings) Anderson in Topeka, KS. R.R. owned and operated an RV dealership in Topeka, KS. for 60-plus years. R.R. began his business adventure as a used car...
Randy Ray Stich
Sep 27, 2023
07/14/1971Randall "Randy" Ray Stich, 52, had his joyous 'homecoming' with Jesus on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Randy, formerly of Topeka, Kansas was at home the past 9 years at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Rossville, Kansas.He was born July 14, 1971, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronnie and Linda (Hooper) Stich. He graduated from Highland Park High School....
Joyce Yvonne Dryden-Damron
Sep 26, 2023
Joyce Yvonne Dryden- Damron, 86, died on September 26, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas. She divided her time between Topeka, KS and Mesa, AZ since 1997. She was an elementary school educator for 40 years including service in the Council Grove, KS, Rossville, KS and USD #437 Auburn- Washburn School Systems. Following her 1996 retirement as a kindergarten teacher at Jay...
Jean Myers
Sep 24, 2023
Jean L. Myers, 77, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas.She was born May 25, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Howard and Blanche (Elder) Taylor. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Baker University in 1969. She was a US Army veteran with rank of 2nd Lieutenant. In the late 1970s, she worked...
Charlotte Jane Ratliff
Sep 19, 2023
Charlotte Jane Ratliff, 77, of Eskridge, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.She was born December 30, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Evelyn (Carter) Boring. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1963. In 1967, she earned her bachelor's degree from Washburn University and in 1995, earned her Master's of Business Administration from Emporia State University.Charlotte was...
Rose Ella Zorn
Sep 18, 2023
Rose E. Zorn, 79, of Olpe, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.She was born June 29, 1944, in Jerico Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Grover and Rose Anna (Cabeen) McGuire. She attended East Gate Jr. High School. Rose met Raymond Zorn and they were married on January 26, 1977. They had a family farm and she enjoyed watching the bull...
Thomas Robert Lewis
Sep 17, 2023
Thomas Robert Lewis, 77, of Topeka, passed away on September 17, 2023 He was born on May 3, 1946 to Philip and Mary Lucile (Lillard) Lewis at Topeka, KS. Thomas is survived by his nieces, Jennifer Lewis and Elizabeth LeBlanc; nephews, Roger Pitkin and William Pitkin as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
Cary Jean Anne Madl
Sep 17, 2023
Cary Jeanann Madl, 46, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.She was born November 17, 1976, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Duayne Madl and Barbara (Sonday) Madl Taylor. She has two half-sisters, Abigail Taylor and Megan Taylor. Cary was placed at Johnson Crib Care Home in Lee Summit, MO when she was three months old. While living...
