James E. Connor, Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
James E. Connor Jr., 86, of Arlington Texas passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield in Mansfield Texas.Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James E. and Loretta (Wilson) Connor Sr. He grew up in the "The Little Italy" neighborhood of Chicago, attending public schools. A United States Marine veteran of the Korea War,...
Robert V. Pitt
Jan 17, 2022
Robert V. "Bob" Pitt passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. He was 68 years old.He was born April 23, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Edwin V. and Florence (O'Gara) Pitt. He was a graduate of Topeka West High School.Bob was previously employed by the Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka as a Locomotive Engineer. He was a longtime member...
R.G. "Swede" Swenson
Jan 16, 2022
R. G. "Swede" Swenson age 94 died January 16, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was born December 24, 1927, on the family farm in Republic County, Kansas, the son of Ross Greeley Swenson and Mabel Walker Swenson. Swede graduated from Belleville High School in Belleville, Kansas, in 1945. He enlisted in the United State Marine...
Don E. Gabler
Jan 15, 2022
Don E. Gabler, 75, Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Rossville.He was born August 2, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clyde and Helen (Drayer) Gabler. A lifelong Topekan, he graduated from Topeka High School in 1964 and was a marble, tile, flooring contractor in the Topeka area for many years. Don also served in the Marine...
Lyle Richard Gorton
Jan 15, 2022
Lyle "Dick" Richard Gorton, 90, of Topeka, passed away late Saturday, January 15, 2022.He was born July 29, 1931, in Lincoln, Kansas, the son of Lyle Oscar and Louise (Marshall) Gorton. He graduated from Beverly High School in 1949. After graduation, he worked on the family farm and later joined the United States Army in 1953. Dick was employed by...
Betty Duermeier
Jan 15, 2022
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Duermeier, 81, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.She was born December 25, 1940, in Seneca, Kansas, the daughter of Gus and Gertrude Glissman. Betty was a Christmas baby and raised on a farm just north of Valley Falls, Kansas. From her time on the farm, she grew to love animals. Her love for animals extended...
Wendell Martin
Jan 14, 2022
Wendell Eugene Martin, 69, of Pittsburg, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.He was born June 19, 1952, in Norton, Kansas, the son of Leroy and Pearl (Teeters) Martin. Wendell has been a truck driver since 1970s, known on the road as "Crazy". He proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a hardworking man and you could always find...
William J. Lollman
Jan 14, 2022
William J. (Bill) Lollman (Sr) was born on a farm near Rulo, NE May 9, 1930 to William Tobias Lollman and Minnie T. (Bach) Lollman. He died peacefully at his home early in the morning on January 14, 2022, after a long illness. He graduated from Dawson High School and later achieved the designation of Chartered Life Underwriter. His life...
Guido "Max" Bogner
Jan 13, 2022
Guido "Max" Bogner, Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.He was born February 9, 1962, in Pforzheim, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, the son of Gustav and Gerda (Hirschmann) Bogner.Max graduated from Goldsmith Trade School in 1981 in Germany. He later immigrated to the United States in 1987.He enjoyed being around his family and friends. He had a contagious laugh that will...
Jack L. Quiett
Jan 13, 2022
Jack L. Quiett, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on January 13th, 2022. Jack was born on November 2nd, 1940, to Floyd & Margie(Lewis) Quiett. Jack would go on to join the Air Force at the age of 17, receiving a Honorable Discharge after serving in a variety of different duties at Forbes Air Force Base. Following his time in...
Ann Marley
Jan 13, 2022
Mary Ann Marley, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.She was born February 4, 1933, in Appanoose County, Iowa, the daughter of Calvin and Grace (Harl) Miller. She received her Teaching Certification in 1968 from Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. She obtained her Reading Specialty Certification in the mid 1980's. She later obtained her Master's Degree in Education...
Daniel Edward Manrose
Jan 13, 2022
Daniel "Eddie" Edward Manrose, 52, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.He was born May 29, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William Bruce Manrose and Melody Osborne- Samuels. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1988. Daniel had a passion for working on cars. He began his career with LKQ in Topeka after high school. He...
Michael Robert Brennan
Jan 12, 2022
Michael Robert Brennan, 47, of Las Vegas, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.He was born March 28, 1974, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Robert and Dana (Clemmer) Brennan. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1992 then attended K State and KUMichael had started his career as a dancer. He grew into a renowned vocal coach, musician and...
James Roger Hagedorn
Jan 12, 2022
James Roger Hagedorn, 67, passed away on January 12th, 2022, in Topeka, Kansas. A Kansas native, James was born to Don & Myra(Brenner) on April 8th, 1954. In 1972, James graduated from Rossville High School and would go on to attend classes at Kansas State University. He would retire from the US Postal Service in 2015, where he met his...
Don Friend
Jan 12, 2022
Don Friend, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 12, 2022. His family, including wife, Joyce, and children, Donald, David, Dan and Deb were all by his side to say, "We love you and goodbye." Don was a devoted husband, faithful brother, wonderful father, loving grandpa, loyal 'friend', dedicated colleague, and a proud Marine. He had a tireless work...
Warren E. Mullen, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Warren Earl Mullen, Sr., 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.He was born August 17, 1932, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Earl L. and Edith M. (Husband) Mullen. He was a 1950 graduate of Wichita North High School and attended Wichita State University. He served in U.S. Navy during the Korean War until being honorably discharged on...
Ava Mae Bates
Jan 11, 2022
Ava Mae Bates, 97, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022.She was born February 9, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Bradford and Minnie (McGill) Whitmore. She attended Randolph and Boswell elementary schools, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1942. On December 26, 1943, she married Harry L. Bates in Topeka, Kansas. They were later divorced.Ava was employed...
Marvin Bonjour
Jan 8, 2022
Marvin Bonjour, 87, Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022.He was born May 16, 1934, in Onaga, Kansas, the son of Lester and Helen (Banta) Bonjour. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and attended Washburn University where he played on the football team. He also played football for the United States Army after joining the military.From 1968 to 1969...
Doris Mae Dodson
Jan 8, 2022
Doris Mae Dodson, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8th at Atria Hearthstone. She was born in Colony, Kansas on July 10th, 1926, daughter of Karr and Flossie Dryden. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School and attended Hutchison Junior College. Doris worked in the Santa Fe offices from 1944-1948. Later, she was membership secretary at Countryside...
William Jerry White
Jan 8, 2022
William Jerry White passed away in Topeka, Kansas on January 8, 2022. He was born July 18, 1933 in Biddeford, Maine to Fernald R. and Evelyn (Hatch) White. He graduated Maine Central Institute Class of 1951. During summers he spent his time lobster fishing. Willie married Grace Henson of Topeka in 1951. He attended Bryant Business College in Providence, Rhode...
