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Randy C Payne Sr.
Feb 17, 2023
Randy C Payne, Sr, 74, of Ozawkie, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023.He was born January 6, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Cecil and Helen (Fahringer) Payne. He graduated from Highland Park High School and served in Army from 1968-1970 in Baumholder, Germany as a lineman and field wireman. He worked at Sunflower Army Ammunitions Plant from 1967-1970...
Joyce I. Kinder
Feb 17, 2023
Joyce I. Kinder, 89, of Metropolis, Il., formerly of Topeka, Kansas went to her eternal home on Friday, February 17, 2023 with her great niece by her side. Joyce moved to Metropolis, Il, in 2017 to live with her great-niece, Leslie Pool (Mike) who cared for her until she passed.Joyce was born on April 14, 1933 in Delevan, Illinois to...
Crosby Warren Powell
Feb 17, 2023
Crosby Warren Powell, retired Lieutenant Colonel, Kansas Army National Guard (1946-1976) and PFC Army rifleman, and a Purple Heart veteran of one of the longest battles in WWII, serving in both African and Italian campaigns, died on February 17, 2023 at the age of 99 in Georgetown, Texas where his daughter resides. Funeral services will be held at Mount Hope...
Vicki L. Groves
Feb 17, 2023
Vicki L. Groves, 75 of Topeka, passed away on February 17, 2023, from Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on August 23, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Victor W. and Betty L. Yarrington. Vicki moved around a few times as a child while her dad was starting out his career as an automobile dealer. They relocated from...
Evelyn Ruth Barngrover
Feb 14, 2023
Evelyn R. Barngrover, 93, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.Born September 11, 1929 in Kansas City Missouri, she was the second daughter of Marion and Ruth (River) Bingham's ten children. Evelyn passed away February 14, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas at Legend at Capitol Ridge. The family moved to Topeka when Evelyn was four and she attended schools in Topeka....
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...
