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Donald Lee Bailey

Donald Lee Bailey

Apr 12, 2022

Donald Lee Bailey, 83, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 12, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born the son of Irwin Grant Bailey and Freda Maleda Theresa Marie Katz. He grew up and attended school in Goff, Kansas.Donald Lee Bailey married Marietta R. Brammer on 24 January 1960 in Goff, Kansas. They shared 62 years of...

Bernice A. Mcmahon

Bernice A. Mcmahon

Apr 12, 2022

Bernice A. McMahon, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022.She was born August 28, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John and Edna (Windett) Schreiner. She graduated from Lecompton High School in 1951. Bernice started working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company at the age of 16 and worked as a telephone operator. She retired after 31 years...

Vera Marie Frazier

Vera Marie Frazier

Apr 12, 2022

Vera Marie Frazier, 93, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022.Vera was born March 15, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of George and Fern (Erwin) Diehl. She graduated from Highland Park High School.She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, and Rice Senior Citizens.She enjoyed crochet, embroidering and cooking.Vera married Carman T. Frazier on April 27, 1946...

Larry Lincoln Hume

Larry Lincoln Hume

Apr 9, 2022

Larry Lincoln Hume, 74, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.He was born August 22, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Edwin Fredrick Hume and Mary (Smith) Phillips. He graduated from Hutchinson High School. After high school, Larry joined the United States Army. He served as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Panama after...

William J. Duffer

William J. Duffer

Apr 5, 2022

William J. Duffer passed away on April 5, 2022. He was born October 14, 1924 in Hodge, Missouri to Thomas and Valley (Pangborn) Duffer. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific being stationed in both Okinawa as well as Paleau. He also served 5 months in China at the close of the war. He was very...

Donna L. Marlay

Donna L. Marlay

Apr 4, 2022

Donna L. Marlay, 89, Topeka, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022.She was born May 18, 1932, in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of Thomas and Gladys (Belcher) Walker. She graduated from Moore High School in 1950. On January 20, 1956, she married Lester G. Marlay in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1972, they moved to Abilene, where Donna lived until moving to...

Landon Turner

Landon Turner

Apr 3, 2022

Landon Scott Turner, 12, gained his angel wings early Sunday morning, April 3, 2022. Landon was born May 25, 2009 in Overland Park, Kansas to Billy Joe Turner. Landon was in the 7th grade at Frontier Trail Jr. High School, Olathe, Kansas. Landon, referred to as "Lil Man" by his Dad, was a very caring little boy. Always taking care...

Donald M. Lanning M.D.

Donald M. Lanning M.D.

Apr 2, 2022

Donald M. Lanning M.D., 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022.He was born November 17, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of James Dunn Lanning and Myrtle Francis (McQuilliam) Lanning. He graduated from Hutchinson High School and went on to attend Hutchinson Community College where he obtained his Associate's Degree. He graduated from the University of Kansas with...

Rose Anna Niland

Rose Anna Niland

Mar 31, 2022

Rose Anna Niland, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022.She was born December 19, 1952, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Roseline (Grady) Seymour. She graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1970. After graduation, Rose attended the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas and received her Bachelors Degree in Education in 1974. She later attended...

Alice J. Behne

Alice J. Behne

Mar 30, 2022

Alice J. Behne, 76, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022.She was born March 3, 1946, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Wohlfarth) Behne. She grew up in Easton, KS and graduated from Easton High School. After graduation, she attended Washburn University for one year to further her education. Alice returned to Easton and began working...

Barbara C. Porter

Barbara C. Porter

Mar 30, 2022

Barbara C. (Koch) Porter, 84, of Topeka, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.She was born December 30, 1937, in Clay County, Kansas, the daughter of Roland and Thelma (Blake) Koch, who preceded her in passing. Barbara was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church on February 6, 1938 and confirmed on April 6, 1952. She attended...

Donald Lee Gasper

Donald Lee Gasper

Mar 29, 2022

Donald Lee Gasper, 90, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022.He was born October 3, 1931, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the son of C. Leonard and Iva (Smallwood) Gasper. He graduated from Layfette High School. After graduating high school, he attended St. Joseph Jr. College for Business School. Don served in the United States Air Force. Don was employed...

Dana Brennan

Dana Brennan

Mar 28, 2022

Dana Laree "Deets" Brennan, 74, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.She was born May 24, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Andrew and Melba Arlene (Worswick) Clemmer. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1965 and certainly enjoyed her time as a cheerleader and later attended the University of Kansas graduating with a degree in...

Betty M. Cazier

Betty M. Cazier

Mar 27, 2022

Betty M. Cazier, 95, of Topeka, ran into the arms of her Savior surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was born on October 22, 1926, on the family farm in Smith County, Kansas, the daughter of Bert N. and Bertha A. (Cordle) Mead. She graduated from Smith Center High School in 1944. She moved to Topeka,...

Sydney I. Sorrells

Sydney I. Sorrells

Mar 26, 2022

Sydney I. Sorrells, 65, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2022.She was born May 30, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Dolores (Jernigan) Sorrells. She graduated from Silver Lake High, the class of 1974.Sydney was a FARS analyst with the Kansas Department of Transportation, retiring after 35 years of service.Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Beach-Frye; two siblings,...

Harriet Ann Harding

Harriet Ann Harding

Mar 22, 2022

Harriet Ann Harding, 90, of Topeka, Kansas went to her eternal home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Harriet was born on December 14, 1931 to Wilfred Finley Sr. and Vivien Elizabeth (McDaniel) Mastin in White City, Kansas. She graduated from Herington High School in Herington, Kansas in 1950. On February 5, 1955, she was united in marriage to Warren A....

Jacob Allen"Jake" Rake

Jacob Allen"Jake" Rake

Mar 19, 2022

Jacob Allen "Jake" Rake, 23, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.He was born February 19, 1999, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Douglas Rake and Jennifer (Huske) Rake. He graduated from Topeka High School in 2017; top ten in his class. He will be most remembered by his sense of humor and the smile he always had. Jake...

Evelyn Stiefel

Evelyn Stiefel

Mar 18, 2022

Evelyn Stiefel, 98, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022.Private family celebration will take place. To leave a message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.

Robert E Brady

Robert E Brady

Mar 16, 2022

Robert Eugene Brady, 79, of Osage City passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, at home in Osage City, KS with family by his side. He was born May 7, 1942, in Emporia, KS to W. Ben and Rosy E. Brady. Robert graduated from Hartford High School in 1960 where he participated in football. Robert married Sharron M. Winchell of...

Margaret L. Canfield

Margaret L. Canfield

Mar 15, 2022

Margaret Louise "Margie" Canfield, 91, of Topeka, Kansas died at her home surrounded by family on March 15, 2022.Margaret Louise Paramore was born on September 7, 1930, in Topeka, KS, one of four daughters of Everett and Agnes Paramore. She graduated Topeka High School in 1948. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Topeka.She married her high school...

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