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Gregory C. Halford

Gregory C. Halford

Apr 2, 2023

Gregory "Greg" C. Halford, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.He was born February 19, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Wilson) Halford. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kansas. He also attended the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville, KY, completing their Homicide Investigation program.Greg's career in law enforcement...

Donna Hungerpiller

Donna Hungerpiller

Apr 2, 2023

Donna Hungerpiller, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.She was born October 23, 1927, in Greenwood, Mississippi, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Prophett) Utroska.She was a member of the Topeka Baptist Church.Donna married James A. Hungerpiller in Topeka, Kansas on June 21, 1981. She was preceded in death by her sons; Michael Quin, Richard Quin, daughters; Kathy...

Willa Beth Hauser

Willa Beth Hauser

Mar 31, 2023

Willa Beth Hauser, 84, of Topeka, passed away on March 31, 2023 at Kelly House.Willa was born November 20, 1938 in Ellinwood, Kansas to Beauford and Dagmar Thomas. She graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1957. Willa worked as a bookkeeper at Rondo Williams & Associates in Great Bend Kansas and later as a bookkeeper at Beaver Meadows Resort in...

Elizabeth Jane Henrie

Elizabeth Jane Henrie

Mar 30, 2023

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Henrie, 80, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.She was born November 24, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Neal B. and Mamie L. (Logan) Bardsley. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1960 and Washburn University with a degree in Education in 1964.Betty was a kindergarten teacher at Auburn Elementary School, retiring after 50...

Quinton Pasley

Quinton Pasley

Mar 30, 2023

Quinton Lee Pasley, 67, of Topeka, fell asleep on Thursday, March 30, 2023, and is awaiting the return of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.He was born October 13, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas. Quinton is the son of Robert and Eleanor Pasley. He grew up in Titusville, FL and Topeka, KS and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1973....

Paul H. Galbraith

Paul H. Galbraith

Mar 27, 2023

Paul H. Galbraith, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. He was born March 27, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Howard and Rose (Valdez) Galbraith. Paul was a Topeka High School graduate in 1952. Paul joined the United States Army in April 1953 and was honorably discharged after his service. Furthering his education,...

Dorothy L. Novak

Dorothy L. Novak

Mar 24, 2023

Dorothy L. Novak, 91, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.She was born May 31, 1931, in Randolph, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Blandina (Killman) Pfaff. Dorothy worked for USD 501 Topeka Public Schools, retiring after over 40 years of service. She also worked for over 12 years at Atria Hearthstone.She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.Dorothy...

Michael Eugene Stanley

Michael Eugene Stanley

Mar 23, 2023

Michael Eugene Stanley, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.He was born March 1, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jack and Carolyn (Andres) Stanley. He attended Highland Park High School. Michael was employed by Raintree Apartments as a Maintenance Technician for over 20 years.He was an outdoorsman and spent countless hours enjoying nature. He also enjoyed...

Jeanne Berg

Jeanne Berg

Mar 23, 2023

Jeanne Laree Berg PhD, 76, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023.She was born May 4, 1946, in Lindsborg, Kansas, the daughter of James and Virgie (Larson) Berg. She graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1964. In May 1970, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in education from Washburn University. She received her Master's degree in School Psychology from...

Georgiann P. Reed

Georgiann P. Reed

Mar 22, 2023

Georgiann "George" P. Reed, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.She was born January 16, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of George and Edith (Zorzin) Poulignot. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1962. After high school, she attended Ft. Hays State University. Georgiann was employed as the Administrative Assistant at Fairlawn Heights Nursing Facility. She...

Lois Irene Axelton

Lois Irene Axelton

Mar 22, 2023

Lois Axelton, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.She was born October 29th, 1944, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Elmer and Lucile (Carlson) Axelton. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church on Easter Sunday April 1, 1945. She started grade school in Olsburg, KS and graduated from Topeka High School.She spent the...

Sandra Kuone

Sandra Kuone

Mar 21, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Daniels Kuone, 71, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.She was born May 28, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Jo Ann (Rosenbalm) Daniels. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1969. Sandy was employed by Josten's for 26 years as a Production View Technician. Sandy collected year bears. She also loved watching the...

David John Forbes

David John Forbes

Mar 21, 2023

David John Forbes, 66, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.He was born December 19, 1956, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Robert and Nadine (Gillaspy) Forbes. He grew up in the Carbondale area and graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 1975. He attended KAW Valley Technical College where he studied mechanics and welding. He enjoyed farming...

Charles Eugene Hill

Charles Eugene Hill

Mar 19, 2023

Charles Eugene Hill was born on April 6, 1929 in Rapid City, South Dakota and passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 93 years of age. Charles "Chuck", as his friends called him, was the only child of Charles Wyman and Sarah Annette (Moats) Hill. Growing up his father worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and the family moved...

Quincy Melvon Miller

Quincy Melvon Miller

Mar 18, 2023

Quincy Melvon Miller, 87, of Osage City, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023.He was born December 7, 1935, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Irene (Brockish) Miller. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1954 and served in the Army in 1959 & 60. He was stationed in Germany.Quincy was employed at GoodYear Tire & Rubber...

Sue Bell

Sue Bell

Mar 17, 2023

Sue Bell, 86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023.She was born September 5, 1936, in Whelen Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Willis and Violet (Ursury) Shankles. She graduated from Gurdon High School. Sue married Kenneth "Kenny" R. Bell on July 17, 1953 in Gurdon, AR. Kenny was drafted into the US Army, and so they decided to marry...

Robert Louis Holstein

Robert Louis Holstein

Mar 15, 2023

Robert Louis Holstein, 50, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. His legacy will carry on through his courteous donation to Midwest Transplant as an organ and tissue donor.He was born November 13, 1972, on Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland, the son of James Thomas and Wilma (Tuckwin) Holstein, Sr. He graduated from Leary School. Through...

Larry W. Cutsinger

Larry W. Cutsinger

Mar 14, 2023

Larry Wayne Cutsinger, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.He was born April 27, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Everett and Vera (Burress) Cutsinger. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School. He worked for M. Katch and Company as a scrapyard supervisor and owned and managed numerous rental properties.Larry was a jack of all trades and...

Gayle L. Vernon

Gayle L. Vernon

Mar 12, 2023

Gayle L. Vernon, 92, of Topeka passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.He was born May 9, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Louis and Pearl (Wright) Vernon. He attended a one room schoolhouse in Pauline, Kansas and graduated from Washburn Rural High School. The first in his family to go to college, he graduated from Kansas State University with...

Eileen Metzler

Eileen Metzler

Mar 11, 2023

Eileen May (Olson) Metzler, 97, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 in Topeka, KSEileen was born on April 27, 1926 to Lewis Olson and Delia Lagoo in International Falls, MN.She married Raymond (Shorty) Metzler in Vancouver, WA on May 11,1945. Shortly thereafter they moved to Topeka to start a family. They welcomed four children; Linda, Jerry, Cheryl and Susan.Eileen grew...

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