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Thelma Mae Hess
Nov 24, 2019
As the dawn was breaking on Sunday, November 24th, Thelma Mae Hess, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Hillcrest South in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Thelma was born in Houston, Texas, on December 17, 1930 to Samuel O. and Pearl A. (Work) Hartzell. Due to her father's construction work, she moved often...
Barry Lee Magner
Nov 23, 2019
Barry Lee Magner, 60, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019.He was born October 14, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Dollie (Gentry) Magner. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Friends University and his Master's Degree from Fort Hays State University.He spent the majority of his career...
Gordon Wayne Kesler
Nov 23, 2019
Gordon Wayne Kesler, 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019.He was born August 16, 1933, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Neva (Hollihan) Kesler. Gordon graduated from Mound Valley High School in Mound Valley, Kansas in 1951. Gordon served in the United States Air Force in the Air Rescue Unit from 1952 until 1956 at Hamilton...
Ruby F. Gilbert
Nov 22, 2019
Ruby Faye Veatch Gilbert, 106, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.She was born December 11, 1912 in Ellis County Kansas, the daughter of John Marshall and Sara Jane Bowers Veatch. She attended Fort Hays State College. She attended Washburn University where she received a Master's Degree in Education. She taught school in Ellis County and in Plainville, Kansas....
Jill Ann Monie
Nov 21, 2019
Jill Ann Monie, 54, passed away November 21, 2019 at her home. Jill moved to Topeka in 1972. She graduated from Topeka West in 1983. She was employed by Washburn University for 32 years. She is survived by her father, sister, and two nephews. Cremation is planned and no services are scheduled. To leave a message for her family online,...
Charles Leslie Dutt
Nov 21, 2019
On November 21, 2019, Charles Leslie Dutt, 93, left his earthly body to join his Heavenly Father for eternity. He was born August 3, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Orville and Vivian Dutt. Charles grew up in Topeka where he met and eventually married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Larson. Charles served as a proud member of the Armed...
Doris Irene Enloe
Nov 20, 2019
Doris Irene Enloe, 87, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019.She was born May 14, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Charles D. and Myrtle I. (Price) Drennon.She attended Clay Street Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High, Topeka High School and Clark's Business College. During high school she worked part-time in the Topeka High School Cafeteria with her mother who...
Vernita Eidine Mitchell
Nov 18, 2019
Vernita Eidine Mitchell, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. She was born November 29, 1930, in Osawatomie, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Thoden) Kim. She is a graduate of Osawatomie High School. Vernita has been a resident of Topeka, KS since 1951 and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Topeka. Vernita married Kenneth...
Steven Michael Hair
Nov 18, 2019
Steven Michael Hair, 60, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019.He was born May 10, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Lyle and Patricia (Chard) Hair. He graduated from Lincoln High School. He served his country in the Air Force. He worked as a Vehicle Mechanic. He had a huge love for God. His heart was...
David E. Moran
Nov 16, 2019
David Earl Moran left his family on Saturday, November 16, 2019 and is now free of any earthly suffering. David was born on October 10, 1948 at Stormont-Vail Hospital, the son of Kenneth Wesley Moran and Delyte Dae Mellies Moran of Topeka.David grew up in Topeka attending local schools. Upon graduating from Topeka West High School, he enlisted in the...
Barbara Ann Noble
Nov 16, 2019
Barbara Noble, 87, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Midland Hospice Care.She was born May 21, 1932, in Vista, Missouri, the daughter of Henderson and Vista (Loftin) Roberts. Barbara married Carl Wilbur Noble in 1948.Survivors include daughters, Judy Burger, Janice Gratham, Joy Essman; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one...
George Gary Johnson
Nov 16, 2019
George Gary Johnson, 80, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was surrounded by his family. Gary was born January 21, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of George and Laura (Timmerkamp) Johnson. He was raised on a farm and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1957. He enjoyed farming and decided to attend Kansas State University to...
Dorothy Lou Harder
Nov 15, 2019
Dorothy Lou "Dottie" Harder, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.She was born June 14, 1930, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Merwin and Marjorie (Wilson) Welty. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1948 as Valedictorian. She then went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baker University. In 1957, she received a Master's Degree...
Norbert Rungano
Nov 13, 2019
Norbert Rungano, a civil engineer, lifelong learner, Jesus follower, and resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma—died on Nov. 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas after sustaining fatal injuries from a tragic car accident.Norbert was born in Kigali, Rwanda on Dec. 1, 1994 to Denis Rutamu and Beatrice Akimana. After graduating high school from...
Wanda Wilson
Nov 12, 2019
Wanda I. WilsonSmall but mighty, Wanda Iola Wilson passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at age 96. Born in Bellvue, Pennsylvania on August 5, 1923 to Lt. Col. Wendell S. Lucas and Mary (Johnston) Lucas, she grew up as an honest but feisty Army brat, of which she was very proud. An excellent swimmer and diver she loved the...
Dolores P. Prettyman
Nov 11, 2019
Dolores "Dody" Fiebig Prettyman, 93, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019.She was born January 17, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Laura (Branski) Fiebig. Survivors include Daughters, Paula Prettyman and Kay Wood, sons Gerald Prettyman, James R. Prettyman, 29 Grandchildren, 13 Great grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.She was preceded in death by her...
Karen Kay Lewis
Nov 10, 2019
Karen (Kay) Dunaway Lewis, 73, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.She was born November 4, 1946, in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of Paul E. and Anna Mae (Brady) Dunaway.Karen married Delvy Lewis on August 4, 1968. Survivors include daughters, Kerri (Gary) Rodden, Kristi (Dan) Woestendick, Mindi (Brett) Kuper; grandchildren, Cooper Woestendick, Kallie Rodden, Keely Rodden, Jordan Kuper, Karly Kuper,...
Owen M. Hughes
Nov 8, 2019
Owen M. Hughes, 15, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019.Owen was one of the most kind, generous, loving people I ever had the privilege of knowing. To Owen, his family was the MOST important thing in the world. He loved spending time with his Big Brother, Aaron, at his apartment or playing video games with his little brother,...
Don Putnam
Nov 8, 2019
Donald L. Putnam, 70, of Topeka, KS/Sunrise Beach, MO, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.He is survived by his wife Julie of 50 years, his son Jeffrey Lynn 50, of Corpus Christi, TX and his daughter Dawn Michele, 48, of Topeka. His six grandchildren, Nash Davis McKnight, 22, of Topeka, Ciara Cheyenne McKnight, 20, Topeka, Ashton Lynn Putnam, 17, Carley...
Hazel Cockerham
Nov 8, 2019
Hazel Christine Cockerham (Hedges) passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. Hazel was born August 9, 1928, the daughter of Tilton and Myrtle (Posey) Hedges. Hazel was the third child of ten. Survivors include son, Bob (Jeanette) of Topeka; brother, Elvin (Joan) Hedges, of Indian Head, MD; daughter-in-law, Pam Cockerham; grandchildren, Julie (Kelly) McDonald, Renee Cockerham, Stephanie Auguste, Ryan (Cheryl) Cockerham,...
