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Richard T. Shutt
Feb 13, 2023
Richard Shutt, 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.He was born May 26, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Myron and Inezbelle (Kelsey) Shutt.He served in the Navy during Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; Myron Shutt and Inezabelle Shutt. Survivors include a wife; Renee M. Shutt.Memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M.,...
Adaleigh Rae Czirr
Feb 13, 2023
Adaleigh "Addy" Rae Czirr, 7, of Meriden, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.She was born January 11, 2016, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Drake and Dru (Godfrey) Czirr. She attended Jefferson West Elementary. Addy's favorite thing to do was watch movies. She had quite the list of her favorites that would always be playing, especially Frozen, Trolls, Ferdinand, The...
Gregory Cobler
Feb 12, 2023
Gregory "Gregg" James Cobler, 62, of Gepp, AR, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 12, 2023.He was born November 8, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Norma (Edwards) Cobler. He graduated from Seaman High school in 1978. He later went on to Fellowship Bible College in Broken Arrow, Ok and graduated with a diploma...
Christopher Joseph Siefer
Feb 12, 2023
Christopher Joseph Siefer, 46, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.He was born April 3, 1976, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Mark Stephen and Constance "Connie" Lee (Penrod) Siefer. He attended Topeka High School. Chris loved basketball, baseball, and football. He was a gifted athlete with multiple baseball scholarship offers. He was firmly centered in a circle of...
Sandra Sue Prentice
Feb 12, 2023
Sandra Sue Prentice, 74, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, February 12, 2023.She was born October 10, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil and Frances Bell. She attended Washburn University and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Criminal Justice. Sandra was a Corrections Counselor with the Topeka Women's Prison. She made many accomplishments...
Justin Myers
Feb 11, 2023
Justin Andrew Myers, 38, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born March 1, 1984, in El Dorado, Kansas. He had a love for music. He enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to Pantera and Avenged Sevenfold while driving. Together, Justin and his wife Mellissa loved spending time together talking, cooking and extracting essential oils. Justin was...
Beverly Ann (Ames) Rasmussen
Feb 10, 2023
Beverly Ann Rasmussen, 92, Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Brewster Place.She was born August 7, 1930 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Clifford Homer Ames and Irma Valeria Jewett Ames. After graduating in 1947 from Centennial High School, Pueblo, CO, she attended Pueblo Junior College and later enrolled in x-ray technician training in Denver. Beverly married...
Ian Thomas Martin
Feb 7, 2023
Ian Thomas Martin, 30, of Meriden, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.He was born June 11, 1992, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Kimberly (Vining) Martin. He graduated from Jefferson West High School with honors. Ian worked hard for Jeff West Junction in Meriden, Kansas for over 15 years. He served many roles for the company and was...
Pamela Sue Land
Feb 6, 2023
Pamela Sue Land, 71, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.She was born October 11, 1951, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of William and Oleta (Medlin) Land.Survivors include her sister, Debbie (Roy) Mannen; nephew, Shawn Mannen and niece, Denise (Mat) Pedroza; and two great nephews, Wyatt and Declan Pedroza. She was preceded in death by her parents.Pamela worked...
Joan Elizabeth Briman
Feb 5, 2023
Joan Elizabeth (Walsh) Briman, 97, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023 at Brewster Health Care Center in Topeka. She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on November 2, 1925, the eldest of six children, to Lawrence and Imelda (Gunn) Walsh.Joan moved to Topeka to begin her career as a registered nurse at the Winter VA Hospital, where she met her...
Orvin Nordean Grondahl, Sr.
Feb 2, 2023
Orvin Nordean Grondahl, Sr., 101, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 2, 2023.He was born November 1, 1921, in Crockston, Minnesota, the son of Oscar and Nora (Soleim) Grondahl. He graduated from Crookston High School. When Orvin was 17, he was drafted into the United States Army Air Corps. He dutifully served in World War...
Charles C. Franklin
Jan 31, 2023
Charles Franklin, 80, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.He was born January 20, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Charles and Frances (Grigsby) Franklin. Charles was employed by the Goodyear for 38 years, retiring in 2003.Charles was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 534 of Topeka.Charles married Patricia Franklin on February 11, 1963 in...
Lila May Rice
Jan 31, 2023
Lila M. Rice, 94, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.She was born November 30, 1928, in Sabetha, Kansas, the daughter of Eli and Minnie (Stoldt) Strahm. She graduated from Sabetha High School.Lila was employed by The State of Kansas and USD 501, before retiring.Lila married Arnold Lee Rice on April 9, 1950 in Topeka. He preceded her in death...
Orvin Nordean Grondahl, Jr.
Jan 30, 2023
Orvin Nordean Grondahl, Jr., 75, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away surrounded by his family on January 30, 2023.He was born on November 4, 1947, the son of Orvin and Mary (Charchenko) Grondahl, Sr. in Crookston, MN. He graduated from Crookston High School in 1965. After graduation, Orvin joined the United States Air Force. During active duty, he was stationed in...
Jacqueline Louise Cowins
Jan 27, 2023
Jacqueline L. Cowins, 70, Topeka, passed away peacefully Friday, January 27, 2023.She was born July 21, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford Walker and Ida Mae Bugg. Jacqueline was able to travel the world with her family for 20 years before settling back in Topeka in early 2000s. During this time she also earned her associates degree in...
Jimmie A. Gleason, Md
Jan 24, 2023
Dr. Jimmie Allen Gleason, age 89, of Topeka, Kansas died January 24, 2023. Born to Fred and Flora Gleason on March 18, 1933 in Clay Center, Kansas, he was raised on a dairy farm where his family sold horses and mules. He was active in sports and played cornet in both the Clay Center High School marching band and K-State...
Richard Paul Donner
Jan 24, 2023
Richard Paul Donner, LSCSW, Ph.D., 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.He was born December 5, 1949, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Harry and Jean (Couch) Donner. Richard received a Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin in 1972. In 1978 he graduated with a Master's degree from the University of Kansas,...
Shirley J. Holt
Jan 22, 2023
Shirley Boies Holt, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born February 18, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Laurel C. Boies and Helen (Fisher) Boies. She lived in Silver Lake until 1941 when her family moved to Topeka. She attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1951. She married...
Beverly J. Gunderman
Jan 21, 2023
Beverly J. Gunderman, 79, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023.She was born April 18, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Frank and Marie (Graeser) Thiemann. She graduated from Lutheran High School Central in St. Louis, MO in 1961. After graduation, she attended St. John's College in Winfield, KS and later went to Concordia University in Seward, NE...
Robert T. Mcelroy, Md
Jan 20, 2023
On January 20, 2023, in the comfort of his home and with his wife of 58 years by his side, Robert "Bob" McElroy passed away. Bob is survived by his wife Jean, sons Tom and Will, granddaughters Hannah and Fiona, sisters Sandra and Sara, and an abundance of nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces as well as his grand-dog Hamish. He...
