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Joann "Jann" Mccarter

Joann "Jann" Mccarter

Jun 7, 2021

JoAnn (Jann) McCarter, 88, passed away peacefully June 7, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. She was born in Marysville, KS on February 11, 1933 the daughter of William and Anna Rickert. Jann graduated from Marysville High School in 1951 and Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1954.Jann enjoyed Genealogy, sports, reading and the companionship of her many friends. She loved activities...

Donald William Bartling

Donald William Bartling

Jun 7, 2021

Donald William Bartling, 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021.He was born March 30, 1942, in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Reverend William Lewis and Evelyn Della (Hoger) Bartling. He was a graduate of Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, IL and achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from Walton School of Commerce in Chicago.Don worked at...

Nancy Mae Rimmel

Nancy Mae Rimmel

Jun 2, 2021

Nancy Mae Rimmel, 81, Topeka, died Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, at her residence. Nancy bid farewell to her family and friends as she went to be with The Lord. Surviving are her daughters Ginger (Dave Korbe) and Pam (Rod Hain); siblings, Jim (Shirley Springer); Virginia Mannell; Dorothy Ryglieski; and May Springer; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.Nancy was a wonderful,...

Leroy E. O'Neil

Leroy E. O'Neil

Jun 2, 2021

LeRoy E. O'Neil, age 92, died with dignity and in peace on June 2, 2021, under the care of the compassionate staff at the Sunflower Memory Care Unit of the VA Medical Center at Topeka.Roy was born September 20, 1928 to Howard E. and Elizabeth O'Neil in Atchison, KS. He remained in Atchison until early adulthood. He served his country...

Patricia Jean Stephenson

Patricia Jean Stephenson

May 30, 2021

Patricia Jean Stephenson passed away May 30, 2021. She was born February 12, 1928, in Apperson, Oklahoma, to Bernard Michael and Clara Mae Evanhoe. She graduated in 1949 from Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (now OSU) in Dietetics and earned an internship with the Army Women Medical Specialist Corp. While serving at Camp Carson Army Hospital in Colorado Springs, she...

Joann Mckinley

Joann Mckinley

May 30, 2021

JoAnn McKinley, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.She was born December 4, 1932, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of William and Hazel (Burt) Kirby. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1950.JoAnn was a very talented seamstress, making custom wedding dresses at Sherri's Bridal at the Plaza in Kansas City and others in the Topeka area. Later,...

Mary Jane Oberhelman

Mary Jane Oberhelman

May 26, 2021

Mary Jane Oberhelman, 83, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.Mary Jane was born December 2, 1937 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, the daughter of Dwight and Nola (Clelland) Glenn. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School.She was employed by I-70 Auto Auction retiring in 2020.She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and spent numerous summers at the ball park...

Harlan L. Sweeten

Harlan L. Sweeten

May 25, 2021

Harlan Leslie Sweeten, 91, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.He was born August 6, 1929, in Daykin, Nebraska, the son of Sydney L. and Elsie Erma (Peterson) Sweeten. He attended Hastings High School and graduated in 1948. After graduating, he joined the Army with his lifelong friend, Weir John. Harlan was employed by Patchen Electric Company in Lawrence,...

Merlin Bigham

Merlin Bigham

May 22, 2021

Merlin "Mert" Bigham, 82, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.He was born April 19, 1939, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Orville and Florabelle (Stoner) Bigham. He was one of seven children.Mert graduated from Marysville High School in 1958 and went on to attend Independence Jr. College for two years. He was an avid sportsman and K-State fan....

Arnold J. Wasserstrom

Arnold J. Wasserstrom

May 22, 2021

Arnold "Arnie" J. Wasserstrom, 76, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Lexington Park Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas of natural causes.He was born on May 16, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Judge Solbert M. and Ruth A. (Aronson) Wasserstrom.Arnie married Charlene in 1992 in Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include step-daughter Diana Wilks(James, Sr.); and step-son Steven Egge; three step-grandsons,...

Shirley Elrene Solis

Shirley Elrene Solis

May 21, 2021

Shirley Elrene Solis, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021.She was born October 8, 1931, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Silas and Pauline (Douglas) Smith. She graduated from Topeka High School.She was a strong woman. She enjoyed spending time with her family and greatly appreciated her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She cherished family picnics...

Dorothy June Calys

Dorothy June Calys

May 19, 2021

Dorothy June Calys, 77, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.She was born November 3, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Glen and Elizabeth (Gregg) Saxbury. Dorothy married Dr. Emanuel G. Calys on June 12, 1963 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her sister, Marjorie A. Black, Topeka; sister-in-law, Esther Saxbury, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. She...

Saundra L. Whitehead

Saundra L. Whitehead

May 19, 2021

Saundra L. Whitehead, 86, of Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.She was born September 20, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Phillip and Virlena L. (Squires) Parks. Saundra graduated from Shawnee Heights High school. After graduating, she received a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from the Kansas University. She was a lifelong learner and continued her education at...

Hilarion Cruz-Gutierrez

Hilarion Cruz-Gutierrez

May 18, 2021

Hilarion Cruz-Gutierrez, 49, of Wichita, passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021. He was born January 26 ,1972, in Apulco Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Liborio Cruz Padilla and Micaela Gutierrez Ramirez. He is survived by five brothers, four sisters, and one son. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family will greet friends during a visitation from 4:00 p.m....

James Edward Roberts

James Edward Roberts

May 17, 2021

James "Jim" "Gus" Edward Roberts, 74, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021.He was born August 21, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John and Catherine (Domme) Roberts. He attended Hayden High School. Jim was employed at Laird Noller as Parts Manager for many years. He later worked for Hall Lithographing and then was self-employed until he retired...

Glennis Humpert Martin

Glennis Humpert Martin

May 15, 2021

Glennis Humpert Martin, 91, Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021.She was born February 7, 1930, in Solomon, Kansas, the daughter of C.E. and Pearl (Alexander) Kinion. After graduating from Bennington High School, she married Raymond C. Humpert on August 13, 1949 in Bennington, Kansas.They lived in Bennington where they had their three sons and in 1959, the family moved...

Charlene May Towsley

Charlene May Towsley

May 15, 2021

Charlene May Towsley, 87, Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born February 5, 1934 in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Oreno Baker Davidson and his wife Vivian Lucile (Towle) Davidson. She grew up in Junction City and attended public schools there. Charlene worked eight years for the telephone company in Junction City. She...

Maxine Horton

Maxine Horton

May 13, 2021

Maxine Horton, of Sedalia, passed away at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia MO. She was born on December 27, 1924, in Topeka, KS a daughter of Benjamin C. Vowels and Edith (Winkler) Vowels, who preceded her in death.On October 31, 1943, in Topeka, KS she was united in marriage to Dean Horton, who resides in the home. They were married...

David Eugene Ohse

David Eugene Ohse

May 12, 2021

David Eugene Ohse, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home in West Plains, Missouri. He was born May 30, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri to O. Fred and Leona B. (Roehrs) Ohse. He graduated from high school in Topeka, KS and then attended Kansas State University graduating in 1955 with a degree in Business Administration. While at...

Gerald "Skip" Kleier

Gerald "Skip" Kleier

May 6, 2021

Gerald Ray "Skip" Kleier, 76, Carbondale, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021.He was born August 2, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Jason and Doris (Glimpse) Kleier. He was a graduate of Iola High School. Skip owned and operated the Skip's Thriftway in Carbondale, Kansas, retiring on December 31, 2013.He served on the KFDA board of directors.Skip married Carolyn...

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