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Delores "Dee" Hutson
Nov 25, 2021
Delores Benner Hutson, 97, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021.She was born December 30, 1923, in Walthill, Nebraska, the daughter of Adron F. and Bertha G. (Fisher) Benner. She graduated from Scotland High School in Scotland, South Dakota and received an associate's degree from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education...
Donis Marie Larson
Nov 24, 2021
Donis Marie Larson, age 94, of Longmont, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Donis was born January 1, 1927 in Topeka, Kansas.A visitation for family and friends will be from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Due to the high wind advisory, the service will...
John A. Keller
Nov 23, 2021
John Alan Keller, 39, of Topeka, Kansas, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was a beloved father, a committed educator, and a devoted Christ-like servant leader.John was born on December 7, 1981, in Goodland, Kansas, to Mark and Gwen (Dirks) Keller. He was immersed in the Christian faith from birth, and was baptized and confirmed...
Glenn William Anschutz
Nov 23, 2021
Glenn William Anschutz, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at home. He was born October 17, 1925 at the family farm near Wilson, KS, the oldest of William F. & Hedwig (Hattie) J. A. Schepmann Anschutz's six boys and five girls. He confirmed his baptism faith and graduated from Holyrood, KS, St Peter's Lutheran Grade School in 1939. He...
Marjorie Jean (Niemann) Carver
Nov 23, 2021
Marjorie "Marge" (Niemann) Carver, of Topeka, passed away November 23, 2021 surrounded by her family in Overland Park.Marge was born January 6, 1930, the daughter of Louis C. Niemann and Effie Brunkow Niemann in Nortonville, KS. She was married to Jerry C. Carver on June 21, 1953 in Nortonville, KS. He preceded her in passing on April 16, 2008.Marge and...
Donald C. Wright
Nov 22, 2021
Donald "Don" C. Wright of Topeka, Kansas passed away on November 22, 2021 at the age 98. He was born on September 28, 1923 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the eldest of six children of Burr C. and Gladys L. (Root) Wright. He attended Terril High School in Terril, Iowa where he excelled in football. Don was also a successful amateur...
David Adams
Nov 21, 2021
David H. Adams, 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 21, 2021. He was employed by the Topeka Transit as a bus driver for 16 years. He is survived by his mother, Diana Adams; daughter, Chelsea Adams; brother, Tom Adams and granddaughter Zoi Fast. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Betty Ceaser.He was preceded by his...
Kyle R. Stueven
Nov 21, 2021
Kyle Robert Stueven, 56, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.He was born November 9, 1965, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the son of Robert L. Stueven and Diana (Riemer) Scoville. He graduated from JFK High School 1983. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army. Kyle also attended Washburn University and received a Bachelor's Degree in...
Sharon Ann Sumner
Nov 21, 2021
Sharon A. Sumner, 76, Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.Sharon was born June 30, 1945 in Holton, the daughter of Frank and Louise (Wagner) Hollander. She graduated from Whiting High School.Sharon married Ronald Sumner on July 12, 1980 in Topeka. Her husband of 41 years survives. Other survivors include daughters; Teresa Meredith, husband Bill of Oak Grove, MO, Sarah...
Rene Patrick Poort
Nov 21, 2021
Rene Patrick Poort, 77, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born April 22, 1944, in Gardner, Kansas, the son of Herbert and Mildred (Ingenthron) Poort. He was a 1962 graduate of Mayetta High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Education and Physical Education from Washburn University in 1967. Rene was a teacher and coach at...
Barbara Jean Bleier
Nov 19, 2021
Barbara Jean (Cramer) Bleier, 92, of Springdale, AR, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.She was born May 14, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Archie and Mabel (Doud) Cramer. She graduated from Seaman High School, Topeka Kansas . Barbara worked for Falleys Food 4 Less where she retired in 1991.Mrs. Bleier enjoyed her pets, flower gardens, sewing, and home...
Randall Eugene Williams
Nov 18, 2021
Randall Eugene "Randy" Williams, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021.He was born January 2, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Harold L. and Leota G. (Keitzman) Williams. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and received his Bachelors and Master's Degree from Kansas University. Randy was employed by the State of Kansas for many years...
Gretchen Ranae Cabrera
Nov 17, 2021
Gretchen RaNae Cabrera, 42, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021.Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th St., Topeka. Inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka. A rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m....
Phyllis Patricia Evans
Nov 16, 2021
Phyllis Patricia Evans, 82, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021.She was born September 25, 1939, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Cloviss (Winkelman) Curtiss. She graduated from Lansing High School in 1957 and received her bachelor's degree in Education from Emporia State University in 1963. In 1970, she received her Master of Education from Washburn University and...
Mary E. Kasiska
Nov 16, 2021
Mary (Eakins) Kasiska, loving wife of Wilber Kasiska and sister of Earl Eakins, Jr. passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021.She graduated from Strickler's Business College in Topeka and retired from Santa Fe Railway.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, May 7, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, where she was a proud member for over 70 years.Memorial contributions...
Edna Gladys Oliver
Nov 16, 2021
Edna Gladys Oliver, born July 11, 1923, in Woodbine, Kansas, to Enoch and Minnie (Timm) Schmidt went to meet her Lord & family Tuesday, November 16, 2021.Selling was her life beginning at age 4. She traveled the whole US in the selling field, meeting lots of nice people and seeing beautiful country. She was a member of Oakland UMC, Active...
Gerald R. Florea
Nov 15, 2021
Gerald Ray Florea, 83, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1938, in rural Republic County of Kansas to Irvin Dean and Verda May (Beck) Florea. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1958. Early in life, Gerald responded to God's call to his own heart and remained true to that...
Patricia Joy Blue
Nov 13, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Joy (Logan) Blue, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.She was born December 31, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Roland Bennett, Sr. and Francis (Briscoe) Young. Patricia went to Topeka High School and graduated in 1970. After graduation she went on to attend a few semesters at Kansas University. Patricia was employed by the...
Howard L. Anno
Nov 12, 2021
Howard L. Anno, 68, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.He was born January 10, 1953, in Topeka, the son of Albert "Leon" Anno Jr. and May Louise Anno.Howard was active in TARC and Sunflower Supports.He is survived by 6 sisters, 5 brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, Betty Anno.Graveside...
Linda Ann Snead
Nov 12, 2021
Linda Ann (Magner) Snead, 69 of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. Linda was born December 13, 1951, Wichita, Kansas, the second of five children of Albert and Dollie June (Gentry) Magner. She is a 1969 graduate of Highland Park High School of Topeka. Linda married Dennis H. Snead August 27, 1971 in Topeka.She attended the Continental School of...
