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Louise R. Cunningham
Jan 7, 2021
Louise Rose (Boyek) Cunningham, 96, of Topeka passed away on January 7, 2021, in the arms of her loving daughter, Barbara.Louise was born in Akron, OH to Rudy and Emma Boyek.She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Fred; a son, Randy; her brother, Walter and two sisters, Erna Shean and Hilda Kendron.Fred and Louise were married in 1945...
Charles E. Carlson
Jan 6, 2021
Charles E. Carlson, 93, of Topeka, passed away on January 6, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. He was born on December 30, 1927 to Albert and Mary (Johnson) Carlson in Topeka, KS. Charles graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked as...
Edwin Hales
Jan 5, 2021
Edwin "Ed" Hales, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.He was born August 15, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Donald and Nettie Hales. He graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the Navy. While surviving, he was a Seabee working alongside the Marines to build roads and buildings for the bases. He served in the...
Richard Bartlett
Jan 5, 2021
Richard Spafford Bartlett passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Known to family and friends as "Dick", Richard was born on March 29th, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to Harold Dana and Mildred Grace Bartlett. He graduated from East Highschool in 1952. Shortly after, Dick served his country in the Korean...
Wayne E. Pence Sr
Jan 4, 2021
Wayne Pence Sr. died on January 4, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. He was 80 years old. Wayne was born on June 9, 1940 to Walter and Rose (Olliso) Pence. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict as a corpsman attached to the marines, and then served...
Ladawn Medlock
Jan 3, 2021
LaDawn Renee Medlock, 53, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021.She was born April 16, 1967, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph and Paulina (Cook) Brunner. She graduated from Odessa High School. Survivors include her longtime companion, Mary Janet Cray; children, Keanna Keshay Medlock, Joel Medlock, II, Ardelia Renee Medlock, Victor Chre-Jon Medlcok, Joseph Lane Lee, and Jacob...
Lucille M. Brill
Dec 31, 2020
Lucille M. (Helberg) Brill, 99, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020.She was born April 6, 1921, in Lindsborg, Kansas, the daughter of Gust and Anna (Norstrom) Helberg.Lucille graduated from Lindsborg High School and went on to continue her education at Christ's Hospital School of Nursing.She volunteered at the Shawnee County Health Department for many years and did relief...
Derrell Long, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Derrell Keith Long, Jr., 73, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020.He was born April 5, 1947, in San Francisco, California, the son of Derrell and Caroline (Rodriquez) Long. He received a Master's Degree in history.Derrell enjoyed collecting books and had a passion for military history.Survivors include a sister, Carlene Long; brother, James Long; three nephews,...
Ronald James Miner
Dec 29, 2020
Ronald James Miner, 53, of Topeka Kansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 29, 2020. Ron was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was passionate about his favorite Kansas sports teams and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ron was a 1985 graduate of Washburn Rural High School.Ron leaves his parents, Jim and Karen Miner of...
Delores Ione Fay
Dec 28, 2020
Delores Ione Phillips Fay, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.She was born December 8, 1936, in Madison, Kansas, the daughter of Loris Dale and Veda Ione Phillips (Milner). She graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor's Degree in History and was employed by the Menninger Foundation for 33 years.She married John Clement Fay. They later divorced.She is...
Tina Louise Garcia
Dec 26, 2020
On December 26, 2020, the world lost the beautiful soul of Tina Louise Garcia.Tina was born on December 7, 1963 to Mary and Frank Garcia in Lawrence, KS. She grew up one of nine children in the family.Tina relocated to Topeka, KS as an adult. She dedicated her working years to her passion for helping others. She especially helped the...
Elnora C. Lybarger
Dec 26, 2020
Elnora Claire Gifford Lybarger was born on January 21, 1939 at Anderson County Hospital inGarnett Kansas. She passed away on December 26, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center inTopeka, Kansas surrounded by her family. She died from complications of COVID.Ellie was preceded in death by her parents Leon and Hazel Gifford and her brother LarryGifford. She graduated from Garnett High...
Laurn Axlund
Dec 25, 2020
Laurn Axlund, 83, died December 25, 2020, at Lexington Park Nursing Home in Topeka, Kansas.Laurn taught in Topeka Public Schools, USD 501, for over 30 years. He enjoyed coaching football and other sports at Highland Park Junior High. He was also a Master Gardner, Landscaper and he worked for the Kansas State Experimental Station in Wathena, Kansas. Laurn is survived...
Travis Tillery
Dec 24, 2020
Travis Tillery, 43, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Topeka.Travis is survived by his wife, Melissa; a daughter, Haley; his parents, Terry and Brad Tillery; a sister, Tricia and brother-in-law, Bob Brown; his father-in-law, Larry Holm; two additional brother-in-laws, two sister-in-laws, four nephews, two nieces and two great nephews. Travis was born in Baytown, Texas but grew up...
Anna Marie Bullard
Dec 24, 2020
Anna Marie Bullard, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020.She was born December 21, 1932, in Quincy, Missouri, the daughter of Willie and Dorothy (Shields) Oliver. Anna was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Topeka.Anna married Clarence Robert Bullard in 1957 in Sedalia, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1996.Survivors include her...
Randa Kay Newton
Dec 24, 2020
Randa Kay Newton, 73, Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020.She was born November 3, 1947, in Pampa, Texas, the daughter of Randall and Maxine (Payne) Newton. She graduated from Derby High School.Survivors include a her children, Francine Schmidt, Kansas City, MO; Phillip (Jennifer) Schmidt, Plainfield, IL; and Robyn (Eric) Watson, Belvidere, IL; six grandchildren, Jacob Rice, Brenna and Tommy...
Alice Snyder
Dec 22, 2020
Mrs. Alice Irene Snyder, age 98, of Topeka KS, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at McCrite Senior Living facility. She was born on November 19, 1922 in Osborne, KS the daughter of the late Vern and Edna Waugh. She was raised in Osborne, Kansas and graduated from Osborne for High school on May 5th 1944. She was united in...
David Lee Purvis
Dec 22, 2020
David Lee Purvis, 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.He was born June 23, 1944, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Wilbur and Edith (Mitchell) Purvis. He graduated from Richmond High School. He continued his education throughout his life and was known as a lifetime student. He attended classes at both Emporia State University and Washburn University.He...
Wanda J. Buckles
Dec 22, 2020
Wanda June (Klingler) Buckles, 93, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.She was born August 12, 1927, in Lenexa, Kansas, the daughter of Ransom and Edith (Earnshaw) Klingler. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School. Before she was married she worked for Southwestern Bell for several years as a customer service representative. She loved to cook, bake and enjoyed...
Glinda B. Leach
Dec 21, 2020
Glinda Beck Leach, 94, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born October 8, 1926 in Ellington Missouri to Ray and Jessie (Gallaher) Beck. Glinda graduated from Ellington High School. After graduating, she earned a Bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She also received two Master's degrees from the University of Missouri in Science and Education. She worked...
