Obituaries

Dorothy L. Clausen

Dorothy L. Clausen

Oct 6, 2021

Dorothy L. (Bornholdt) Clausen, 90, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.She was born November 3, 1930, in Irene, South Dakota, the daughter of Roy and Mable (Winston) Bornholdt. Dorothy was a home maker and loved taking care of and spending time with her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, working her word search puzzles, taking care...

Thomas Davis Sanders

Thomas Davis Sanders

Oct 5, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Davis Sanders, 73, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.He was born December 23, 1947, in Beaufort County, South Carolina, the son of Herbert and Ocie (Nance) Sanders. He grew up in Columbia, South Carolina.He served in the United States Army from June 1968 to June 1991 as a Calvary Scout. While in the service, he was...

Margorie A. Barry

Margorie A. Barry

Oct 5, 2021

Margorie A. Barry, 81, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.She was born June 21, 1940, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Steve and Alora (Mills) Barron. She graduated from Alton High School in 1958.Margorie was a bookkeeper for the Barry Law Firm for over thirty years. She was a member of the St. David's Episcopal Church, of Topeka...

Dean Carls

Dean Carls

Oct 4, 2021

Dean Carls, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.He was born May 18, 1927 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William Frederick Carls, Jr and Vera Mildred (Moffett) Carls. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1945 and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy from Kansas State University. He was baptized in his home by Wakarusa...

Donald A. Howe

Donald A. Howe

Oct 1, 2021

Donald "Don" Alvin Howe, 76, Topeka, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, leaving his wife, Suzan Gale, after 60 years of marriage. Their six children, Donald Scott, Brian Steven, Kimberly Sue, Andrea Pauline, Renee Christine, and Bambi Sue, concludes his 200th year generation of ancestors, all of whom remain in Black Earth, Wisconsin.Don was a veteran of the United States...

Elise Maureen Hubka

Elise Maureen Hubka

Oct 1, 2021

Elise Maureen Hubka, 55, Topeka, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 after a long and valiant seven year battle with cancer.Elise was born March 1, 1966, in Salina, Kansas, to Albert and Margaret (Morris) Bosch. In 1984, she graduated from Salina Central High School and then went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Kansas State University. She...

Bickley B. Holmes

Bickley B. Holmes

Sep 30, 2021

Bickley B. Holmes, 84, Topeka, passed away peacefully with all his girls around him on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Alma Manor Nursing Center.He was born September 12, 1937, in Lebanon, Virginia, the son of Denny B. Holmes and Velma "Cass" Holmes Hartzler.Bick lived most of his life in Topeka and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1956....

Arneita M. Wyer

Arneita M. Wyer

Sep 29, 2021

Arneita M. Wyer, 76, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021.She was born March 1, 1945, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Theodore and Albina (Lilak) Barta. She graduated from Ellsworth High school. After graduation she attended Dodge City Community College and received a nursing degree. Arneita was employed by the USD 450 as a School Bus Driver and...

Anthony D. Huber

Anthony D. Huber

Sep 27, 2021

Anthony (Tony) D. Huber, 74, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Advena Living in Topeka. Tony was born November 25, 1946 to Lester and Marjorie Huber.Tony held many jobs in life, from caregiver at a nursing home, to Taxi driver for many years, and lastly retiring from Volume Shoe.Tony had an Amateur Radio License with the call sign...

Judy Kay (Stone) Wunder

Judy Kay (Stone) Wunder

Sep 27, 2021

Judy Kay (Stone) Wunder went to meet her maker on September 27th, 2021 at Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, Kansas. She passed away quietly with her husband, Dr. Gene C. Wunder, by her side. Judy and Gene met on December 4th, 1960 on a blind date and were married at First Methodist Church Iowa City, Iowa on December 16th, 1966. Judy...

Nancy L. Shermoen

Nancy L. Shermoen

Sep 27, 2021

Nancy Lee Hanks Shermoen, 89, of Topeka, passed away September 27, 2021.Nancy retired in 1992 from her position as Secretary of the Psychology Department at Washburn University after serving there for 19 years. In retirement she volunteered for AARP Tax-Aide for many years and was an active member of Lowman United Methodist Church. Nancy was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed many...

Cora Marie Joy Ford

Cora Marie Joy Ford

Sep 25, 2021

Cora Marie Joy Ford was born into Heaven on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Cora was the infant daughter of Kevin and Mary (Holthaus) Ford.She is survived by her four older siblings: Rose, Anastasia, Francis and Josephine, all at home. Her maternal grandparents, Allan and Vickie Holthaus; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Connie Ford and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was...

Helen L. Miller

Helen L. Miller

Sep 23, 2021

Helen L. Miller, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.She was born September 2, 1927, in Stroud, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dewey and Rebecca (Reed) Howard. She graduated from Bonner Springs High School and attended the University of Kansas. She married her high school sweetheart, Daric M. Miller within days after his return from serving in the Merchant Marines...

Viola Mae Beadleston

Viola Mae Beadleston

Sep 22, 2021

Viola Wilson Beadleston, 94, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.She was born August 27, 1927, in rural Chapman, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Moyer) Wilson. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1945.Viola was the secretary at Crestview United Methodist Church for 25 years. She later worked as a medical secretary at the Rehabilitation Center for the...

Robert W. Nicholson

Robert W. Nicholson

Sep 21, 2021

Robert W. Nicholson, 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021.He was born September 1, 1934, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Glen and Inez (Louva) Nicholson. He graduated from Ottawa High School.After graduating from High School, he joined the United States Air Force. He dedicated 20 years of service to his country as a Boom Operator on the...

Jerry W. Haag

Jerry W. Haag

Sep 20, 2021

Jerry W. Haag, 86, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.Jerry was born December 9, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Clarence and Virgie (Jones) Haag.He graduated from Perry High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.He was employed as a supervisor in the Revenue/Accounting department with the Santa Fe Railroad for over 37 years, retiring in 1989.He was...

Robin Lee Robinson

Robin Lee Robinson

Sep 19, 2021

Robin L. Robinson, 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, in the company of his family.Robin was born on March 5, 1953 in Crossville, TN, the third of Bruce and Anna Robinson's four children.Robin studied at Abilene Christian University (Texas) and the University of Kansas, and worked 34 years with Southwestern Bell (later ATT) as a lineman...

Kizzie "Kitty" Jackson

Kizzie "Kitty" Jackson

Sep 19, 2021

Kizzie "Kitty" "Big Mama" Jackson, 57, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.She was born September 8, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Floyd and Arlene (Holmes) Jackson. Kitty was a loving, fun and caring person. She had the biggest heart that anyone knew. She treasured her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a sweet spot for...

Mark Len Provo

Mark Len Provo

Sep 19, 2021

Mark Len Provo, 50 of Carlsbad, California, passed away in a car accident on September 19, 2021.He was born October 20, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Samuel and Charlotte (Nelson) Provo-Blenden.He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1989. He received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Marketing from Arizona State University. He worked as an Account Executive...

Lee Wright

Lee Wright

Sep 18, 2021

On September 18, 2021 Lee Wright moved on to join the party of family and friends in heaven. Although he had a number of specialists working on various parts of his body for years, there was a surprise reappearance of the bladder cancer less than two months ago, and nothing else could be done. Hospice became our beloved last set...

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