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Sherry Horton
May 5, 2022
We regretfully announce the passing of Sherry Lynne (Snook) Horton, 61, of Topeka, KS on May 5, 2022. Her loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.Sherry was born on March 28, 1961 to Phillip & Barbara (Hammer) Snook in Topeka, KS. Growing up on a farm was the perfect setting for young Sherry. Sherry was...
Florence Marie Fox
May 5, 2022
Florence M. Fox, 89, of Topeka, Kansas passed away May 5th, 2022 at her home in Topeka. She was born on November 22nd, 1932 to Charles & Florence Bernauer in College Point, New York. She was the middle child of three siblings. At age 19, Florence moved to Topeka, and married Horton L. (Bud) Fox in 1951. They were married...
Alice Blasi
May 4, 2022
Alice Marie Blasi passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-one in her daughter's home in Topeka, KS on May 4, 2022. She is the daughter of Clarence P Bond and Bessie R Geiger and is preceded in death by her parents, her younger sister, Betty May Trapp, and her son, Michael Charles Blasi. She is survived by her husband,...
Marsha M. Miller
May 4, 2022
Marsha Bullard Miller, 82, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022.She was born September 29, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Wayne and Lydia (Davis) Bullard. She graduated from Silver Lake High School and attended Washburn University, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha.She was employed at Kansas Department of Labor, retiring in September 2000.Survivors include...
Timothy R. Elmer
May 3, 2022
Tim Elmer, 79, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022.Tim was born on February 24, 1943, in Bonner Springs, Kansas, to Thomas and Irma (Miller) Elmer, one of thirteen children, including his twin brother and best friend, Tom. Tim graduated from Basehor High School before spending five years at the St. Augustine Monastery in Kansas City, Kansas. Tim earned...
Adam Taylor
May 3, 2022
Adam Benjamin Taylor, 42, of Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.He was born February 7, 1980, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Terry and Peggy (Lindley) Taylor. Adam was a Topeka native. He attended Randolph Elementary, Robinson Middle School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1998, where he participated in forensics, football,...
Mary Barbara Johnson
May 2, 2022
Mary went to her Lord on Monday, May 2nd, 2022. She was born the only daughter on January 3rd, 1932 to parents Teressa Vivian and Jefferson Ashby O'Neal in Rich Hill, Missouri. She was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ and was ordained in the priesthood as an elder in 1998. Mary was known in drama and music...
Timothy B. Dorzweiler
May 2, 2022
Timothy B. Dorzweiler, 64, of Topeka, passed unexpectedly on Monday, May 2, 2022.He was born July 11, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, the son of William and Verda (Benson) Dorzweiler. He attended Highland Park High School and completed his diploma while enlisted in the United States Army. Tim was eager to the join the Army and enlisted at the young age...
Brandon Pape
Apr 28, 2022
Brandon A. Pape, 29, Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022.He was born March 6, 1993, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Roger and Linda (Taylor) Pape. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 2011 and earned his associates degree from Johnson County Community College.He was employed by the Target Distribution Center in Topeka.Brandon was a huge sports enthusiast...
Patricia Arlyne Wilson
Apr 20, 2022
Patricia Arlyne Wilson, 75, Lawrence, KS, formerly of Nickerson, KS passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022.She was born August 25, 1946, in Sedgwick County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles R. "Jack" and Frances A. (Raumaker) Bland. Pat earned her associates degree in nursing from Hutchinson Community College and was a traveling RN for several years.On April 16, 1969, she married...
Danny Wayne Bowman
Apr 19, 2022
Danny Wayne Bowman, 68, gained his wings on April 19th, 2022, in his current hometown of Topeka, KS after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.Danny was born on July 18th, 1953, in Gary, IN to Alfred Sr. and Annie Bowman. He spent his young life in the Tarrytown area of Gary, Indiana where he attended Horace Mann High School...
Marianne Denny
Apr 18, 2022
Marianne "Susie" Denny, 64, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer.She was born August 16, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence "Stub" and Anna Mae (Parker) Denny. Marianne graduated from Topeka High School in 1975. After graduation, she attended Washburn University and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business...
Judy Connell
Apr 18, 2022
Judy Kay Connell, age 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 18, 2022.Judy was born the daughter of George Thomas Rowe and Donna Ruth (Denton) Smith on July 21, 1943. She was a graduate from Topeka High School in 1961. On August 15, 1962, Judy was united in marriage to Otis Owen Connell for nearly 60 years....
John W."Jack" Collins
Apr 17, 2022
John W. (Jack) Collins left this earthly world on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Jack was born on December 13, 1927, the youngest child of John W. Collins and Mabel Clark Collins. He joined his sister Jessie and brother Sherwood on the farm in rural Geary County. He attended a one-room schoolhouse through the 8th grade, then drove with cousins...
Jim Lagerberg
Apr 17, 2022
James "Jim" Lagerberg, 92, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022.He was born December 14, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Paul and Olga (Heimerich) Lagerberg. He attended Wentworth Military Academy and graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. He went on to the University of Kansas and later graduated with his Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University in...
Judge James Allen
Apr 16, 2022
Judge Adrian James Allen was born, raised, and chose to build his life in Topeka, KS. He passed away on April 16, 2022, with his beloved daughter by his side. He was 93 years of age. He had a heart that never failed his community or people he loved. He was born to George S. and Nina N. Allen on...
Nancy I. Reimer
Apr 15, 2022
Nancy I. Reimer, 26, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022.She was born October 10, 1995, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd Jr. and Barbara (Bolton) Negrete. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 2014. After high school, she attended Allen County Community College where she received an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She attended classes...
Robert M. Badenoch
Apr 15, 2022
Robert McKee Badenoch, age 80, of Topeka, Kansas, died in his home last Friday, April 15th, 2022. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a quick wit and family by his side.Robert was known by family and friends as Bob, Dad, Grandpa, and Papa. He is proceeded in death by...
Carolyn Ellen Peck
Apr 15, 2022
Carolyn Ellen Peck, 89, Topeka, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022.She was born June 22, 1932, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of F.J. and Edna Mae (Coats) Crabb. Carolyn grew up in a loving home "on the railroad" and in Fresno, California. Shortly after high school, she married her country boy sweetheart, James Blair "Bud" Peck, on June 16,...
Mary Elizabeth Thompson
Apr 15, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Thompson, age 97, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born in Independence, Missouri in 1925 to Adam and Lennie (Myrtle) Etzel. Mary would go on to graduate from Topeka High School. In 1943, she married her late husband, Emery. They shared 59 years together before his passing in 2003. Mary is survived...
