John R. Monreal Sr.
Feb 16, 2021
John Rosendo Monreal Sr., 73, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 16th. John was born to John and Refugia Monreal, on November 23rd, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas. At age 17, John enlisted in the United States Navy, first attending the Naval Training Center & Recruit Training Command in San Diego, California. At 17 years of age, John took post...
C. June Hutchins
Feb 16, 2021
Cleora June Hutchins, 94, of Topeka, passed away February 16, 2021.She was born June 16, 1926, to Frank and Lorene Barcellina, in Osage City, Kansas. She spent her childhood with one brother and graduated from Osage City High School in 1944. Upon graduation, she moved to Topeka, Kansas and attended Strickler Business College.June married George Hutchins of Glen Elder, Kansas...
Terri Lynnette Bomberger
Feb 16, 2021
Terri Lynnette Bomberger, 52, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.She was born October 23, 1968, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ray Bomberger and Dorothy (Morand) Halloran. Terri was employed by the Legends Memory Care Facility and worked as a Kitchen Manager.Ashley and Leon were her pride and joy. She loved spending time with them! Terri also enjoyed...
Gary Allan Spray
Feb 15, 2021
Gary Allan Spray, 75, of Topeka, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday February 15, 2021 of an apparent heart attack (not COVID-19). He was born August 30, 1945 in Lawrence, the first son of Carl and Miriam Kraft Spray. Gary attended Lawrence public schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963. He went on to attend Kansas State...
Miguel Lerma
Feb 11, 2021
Miguel Lerma, 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St Francis Hospital. He was born September 29, 1927, in San Francisco de Oro, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Luis and Aurora (Ramirez) Lerma. He had two sisters, Guadalupe and Maria Luisa, both deceased. Miguel was a talented brick mason for over 40 years, and came to Kansas...
David Todd
Feb 11, 2021
David Todd, 73, of Maple Hill, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.He was born May 31, 1947, in Auburn, Kansas, the son of Charles and Nora (Rogers) Todd. He graduated from Dover High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy from Kansas State University. He joined the United States Army in 1967 and served during the...
Charles Eugene Grandell
Feb 9, 2021
Charles Eugene Grandell, 90 of Denton, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Medical City-Denton. He was born January 22, 1931 in Muncie, Indiana to Harold James Grandell and Mildred E. (Pierce) Grandell. He graduated from Hughes High School in Cincinnati in 1949. Charles enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on February 26, 1951 and was a veteran...
Jerry Kieffer Clingan
Feb 8, 2021
Jerry Kieffer Clingan, 77, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 8, 2021.He was born October 14, 1943, in Nowata, Oklahoma, the son of Wendell, Sr. and Violet (Jarrett) Clingan. He was a 1961 graduate of Delaware High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Science and Agriculture from Oklahoma State University in...
Francie Herman
Feb 8, 2021
Frances "Francie" Hurd Herman, 65, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.She was born June 12, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Bruce and Nancy (Shell) Hurd. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1973, and went on to attend The University of Kansas, graduating in 1978.Growing up an only child, Francie kept in touch with many...
Willie Lee Walker
Feb 8, 2021
Willie Lee Walker, 87, Topeka, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.He was born November 20, 1933, in Kelso, Arkansas, the son of Annie Edwards. Survivors include four sons, William Walker, Jr. (Cheryl), Manuel Walker, James Walker, and Brady Walker; three daughters, Debra Robinson, Lois Brown, and Sandra Walker, and numerous grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Edwards.Private...
Ophelia J. Nicholson
Feb 6, 2021
Ophelia J. Mattwaoshe Nicholson, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas.She was born October 1, 1936, in Mayetta, Kansas, the daughter of Joe and Edith (Nocktonick) Mattwaoshe. She attended school in Mayetta, Ks and Holton, Ks. Ophelia married Robert "Nick" "Bob" Wayne Nicholson. He survives. Other survivors include her daughter, Debra (Bill) Thill; one granddaughter,...
Lieselotte "Lotte" Barger
Feb 6, 2021
Lieselotte "Lotte" Barger, 90, of Topeka, passed away on February 6, 2021 at Midland Care. She was born on December 27, 1930 to Felix and Maria (Lindenbacher) Boeck Buhl Am Alpsee, West Germany. Lieselotte "Lotte" worked as a Homemaker for her whole life. On March 12, 1959 Lotte, married Richard E. Barger in Germany. Lotte really enjoyed being a member...
Sally Blake Bentobji
Feb 5, 2021
Our Mom, Sally Blake Bentobji, died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home in Topeka. She was born on August 1, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, to Dr. Henry S. Blake and Alice Lee Scott Blake.She graduated from Topeka High School in 1959, Kansas State University in 1965 and Washburn University in 1985 with a degree in Computer Science. She...
Shawn Morgan Harris
Feb 5, 2021
Shawn Morgan Harris, 53, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021.He was born August 6, 1967, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John Morgan Harris and Roseanne (Cloud) Rogers. Shawn and Lori Terry met in the summer of 1986. Shawn immediately began helping Lori raise her two sons Ryan (Michelle) Grimmer, Ok and Daniel Grimmer, TX, as his own....
Donna Robben
Feb 5, 2021
Donna Robben, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021.She was born April 15, 1932, in Norton County, Kansas, the daughter of Orville and Grace (Hayes) Stewart. She graduated from Norton High School in 1950. She enjoyed playing cards; pinochle and pitch with her wide group of friends. She was a long time Dachshund lover and treasured her beloved...
Julia Rosemary Robinson
Feb 4, 2021
Julia Rosemary Clements Robinson, age 93, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Feb. 4, 2021, at Homestead of Topeka.Julia was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, to John and Nira Clements. She graduated from Topeka Catholic High School and married Gerald Robinson on June 5, 1948. A lifelong Topeka resident, she worked as an executive secretary for several local...
Eleanor Parnell
Feb 4, 2021
Upbeat, always laughing and smiling, and everybody's best friend, a cool kind of lady. This was Eleanor Parnell. Born Dorothy Eleanor Smith in Burlingame, KS in 1921. Daughter of Lester and Lulu Smith. Eleanor married Leonard "Bill" Parnell on 8/23/1941 in Topeka, Kansas.She was active in her early married life with raising kids, Missionettes group at church, 4-H leader, school...
Angie R. Redd
Feb 3, 2021
Angela "Angie" Barry Redd, 53, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born May 10, 1967, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Donald and Margorie (Baron) Barry. Angie received a bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology from Kansas State University. Angie was employed by the Barry Law Office for years serving as an administrative assistant. She...
Doris Swarts
Feb 2, 2021
Doris Swarts, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021.She was born January 9, 1932, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Ben and Pearl (Vaughn) Whitmore. She graduated from Osage City High School. She was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church and was a part of the choir. Her favorite thing on Earth was to sing and...
Winifred Hinson
Feb 1, 2021
Winifred "Fritzi" Hinson, 79, of Silver Lake, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021.She was born October 29, 1941, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob and Opal (Edwards) Hecker. Fritzi graduated from Wamego High School in 1959. She was awarded the title of Wa-kaw Queen at Wamego High School and was chosen by Pat Boone. She was a homemaker and...
