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Norman Bentley
Feb 7, 2020
Norman Bentley, 74, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020.A Graveside Service with military honors will be at 12:30 pm., Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, PO Box 1694, Leavenworth. To leave a message for his family online, please visit the guestbook below.
Loretta May Spencer
Feb 7, 2020
Loretta May (Harvey) (Lloyd) Spencer, 76, of Basehor, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, due to complications following heart surgery.She was born July 17, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Waldo Roy and Frances Louise (Cochran) Harvey. She was a 1961 graduate of Highland Park High School, Topeka. Loretta was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for...
Rodney L. Muã±Oz
Feb 3, 2020
Rodney L. Muñoz, 50, of Topeka, passed away February 3, 2020.He was born July 28, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Robert "B.J." and Josie (Zuniga) Muñoz. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1987.He was bartender at Skinny's Bar and Cousin's Club. Most recently he was a sales representative at Laird-Noller Ford Dealership. Rod was a member...
Ann M. Johnson
Feb 2, 2020
Ann Marie Johnson, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Peggy Kelly House 1, Topeka, KS.She was born October 12, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Marjorie (Lancaster) Bates. She attended Potwin Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High and Topeka High School. She attended both Washburn University and Emporia State College. Ann was a Life Active...
Richard Huncker
Feb 1, 2020
Richard Huncker, 76 of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2020.Rich was born June 23, 1943 in Denver, Colorado and was the son of Glen and Helen Huncker. He graduated from Goodland High School and attended Washburn University earning a degree in Business Administration in 1966.Rich was a Supervisor in the Accident and Health division for the Kansas Insurance Department...
Joan Ruth Kready
Jan 31, 2020
Joan Ruth "Jo" KreadyFebruary 10, 1929 – January 31, 2020Born in Dickenson County, Kansas February 10, 1929, Joan Ruth Hill "Jo" Kready, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas, January 31, 2020.She is preceded in death by parents Esther Lydia Hill Warnock and Roland William Hill; brothers James R. Hill...
Sheri Renae Lesmeister
Jan 29, 2020
On January 29th, Sheri our beautiful daughter's life on earth ended. We will hold her in our hearts forever. She had an amazing life full of adventure and travel. She graduated from Jefferson West High School in Meriden, KS in 1988. She was president of her class and was a cheerleader for Pom Pon. She went to the University of...
Beverly Ann Frydrych
Jan 28, 2020
Beverly Ann (Hanna) Frydrych, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020.She was born July 14, 1931, in Axtell, Kansas, the daughter of William and Anna (Rudeen) Hanna. She graduated from Axtell High School in 1949.Beverly married Joseph L. Frydrych on April 25, 1954 at the First Presbyterian Church in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on December...
Lela M. Montgomery
Jan 27, 2020
Lela M. Montgomery, 96, of Rossville, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.Cremation is planned and no services are set at this time. To view the full obituary and to leave a message for her family online, please visit the guestbook below button above.
Wilma Lois Fowler
Jan 25, 2020
Wilma Lois Hefty Fowler passed away, January 25, 2020 at Topeka, Kansas.She was born March 21, 1921 at the family home north of Valley Falls, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Rose (Schadt) Hefty. In 1949 she married David Warren Fowler. He preceded her in death in 1995. They were preceded in death by their daughter, Janet Kay Fowler, in...
Shirley Faye Carls
Jan 22, 2020
Shirley Faye Carls, 83, of Wakarusa, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.She was born August 26, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Alta (Buchanan) Birtell. She graduated from Auburn High School. Shirley found the gift of eternal life by accepting Jesus as her savior at a young age. She shared this gift with many people in her...
Helen Irene Moore
Jan 22, 2020
Helen Irene Moore, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.She was born February 16, 1930, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Buelah Martin. Helen was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her family. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, spoiling animals and birds.She attended and was baptized at First Missionary Baptist Church in Perry, KansasHelen married...
Gene Stanger
Jan 22, 2020
Gene William Stanger, (86), of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was born October 20, 1933 in Greeley County, Nebraska the son of John Stanger and Martha Klein Stanger. He was raised on a farm in Nebraska and attended Scotia High School, Scotia, NE. He was a military veteran serving two tours of duty in the US Army...
George Larry Wiecken
Jan 20, 2020
George Larry Wiecken, 77, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020.He was born May 22, 1942, on the family farm in Versailles, Missouri, the son of George Maynard and Mary Virginia Wiecken. He received a High School Diploma from Raytown High School, and earned his Eagle Scout award through the Boy Scouts of America during his time in school....
Betty L. Merryman
Jan 19, 2020
Betty Lucille Merryman (Ice), 96, died January 19, 2020. Betty was born in Topeka, Kansas, on November 13, 1923, to Robert and Lucille Ice. Over the course of her long life, she watched the world change drastically. She and her older brother, Bob, grew up near Baughman Ice Cream store on Buchanan.Horse-drawn wagons delivered ice cream around town, and the...
Portia Allbert
Jan 18, 2020
Portia Anderson Allbert, 92, died on January 18, 2020 at her home in Hoyt, KS. She was born on May 28, 1927 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Portia was a Topeka native, graduating from Topeka High School in 1945. Her college education included time at Washburn Municipal University, Eau Claire State Teachers College (WI), College of Emporia and graduation...
Kimberly Blakley Rea
Jan 17, 2020
Kimberly Blakley Rea, 55, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born May 23, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Blakley and Janet Keeler.Survivors include her husband, Greg Lombard Rea; daughters, Tiffany Rea, Zoe Rea, Hannah Rea and son, Alex Rea and her parents. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am., Saturday, January...
Elex H. Carter
Jan 17, 2020
Elex H. Carter, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.He was born March 31, 1934, in Victory, Vermont, the son of Harry and Geneva (Brown) Carter. He served in the U.S. Air Force over 20 years, retiring in 1971. Elex was later employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka until retiring.He was a former member of...
Donald E. Schmelzle
Jan 15, 2020
Donald Eugene Schmelzle, better known as "Don", "Papa", "Pops" and "Daddy", 69, finished his earthly journey and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Don was born one of twelve children on October 1, 1950, in Seneca, Kansas, to Eugene F. and Mary E. (Aziere) Schmelzle. He attended St. Peter and Paul Grade and High School and Manhattan Area...
Rosaileen Genevieve Griffin
Jan 15, 2020
Rosaileen G. "Rosie" Griffin age 99, of Topeka, Kansas passed away January 15, 2020 at Brewster Place. She was born on August 17th, 1920 in Doniphan, Kansas, the daughter of Emil and Amelia (Neese) Drummond. She attended Doniphan High School, the class of 1938. She later attended Highland Community College where she studied business. She was an active member at...
