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Joan L. Wible
Oct 19, 2019
Joan Lillian (Obrist) Wible, 91, Topeka, Kan., died October 19, 2019, after a brief bout with cancer.She was born April 28, 1928, in Shelby, Neb., to Harry H. Obrist and Goldie E. (Kinberg) Obrist. Joan graduated from Stromsburg High School in Stromsburg, Neb., then pursued her lifelong ambition to be a nurse, earning a B.S. in nursing from Nebraska Wesleyan...
Susan Elaine Peck
Oct 19, 2019
Susan Peck passed away peacefully Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Topeka, KS. She was born December 12, 1953 in Sheldon, MO to Hugh Robert Peck and Esther Dorothea Mach. She graduated from Cheyenne Wells High School in Cheyenne Wells, CO and went on to complete a BS in Math from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and a MS in Adult and...
Emma Skinner
Oct 19, 2019
Emma "Lou" (Fox) Skinner"Lou" passed away on October 19, 2019 at her home in Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS.She was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Ruben S. and Annabel (Carnal) Fox on November 15, 1932. She moved to Topeka in 1948. She was a 1951 graduate of Topeka High School. She retired in November 1992 as Business Manager for the Kansas...
Janet Gayle Strukel
Oct 18, 2019
Janet Gayle (Holmes) Strukel of Topeka passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.She was born June 21, 1936, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Roland and Lora Holmes. She attended Horace Mann Elementary and Pittsburg High School. She held degrees in chemistry and elementary education from Pittsburg State University, plus a Master's Degree from KSU in...
Harriett Jane Starr
Oct 18, 2019
Harriett Hummer Starr, 95, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.She was born October 16, 1924, in Topeka, KS the daughter of Clayton and Elva (Magee) Hummer. She was born and raised in the family home in the Oakland neighborhood. In her early years she received her licenses for both cosmetology and massage. Harriett was a civilian dispatcher for...
George B. Worden
Oct 17, 2019
On October 17th, 2019, George Blake Worden went home to see his Lord and his wife of 61 years. He lived a long and very happy 89 years. George was born on Feb 15, 1930, to his parents Ross Worden Sr. and Lilian (Strumm) Worden in Wamego, Kansas. He was the fourth of five children, Minerva, Doreen, Calvin and Ross...
Scott Alan Brewer
Oct 16, 2019
Scott Brewer, 63, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.A Celebration of his Life will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, Inc. PO Box 8350 600 N Kansas AveTopeka, KS 66608-0350.To leave a...
Cherrie A. Koehn
Oct 16, 2019
Cherrie Ann (Bengtson) Koehn passed away on October 16, 2019. Cherrie was born October 28, 1929 in Obert, Nebraska, the daughter of Harald and Helen Bengtson. The family soon moved to Ponca, Nebraska where she grew up and graduated from high school.She enrolled at the University of Nebraska in 1946 and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She graduated...
Nellie Mae Riggin Hall
Oct 14, 2019
Nellie Mae Riggin Hall, 93, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019.She was born April 6, 1926, in Burlingame, Kansas, the daughter of Bryan and Lelia Mae (McMurdo) Masters. She grew up on her parent's farm in Southwest Burlingame. She attended 98 School a one room school house. She graduated from Burlingame High School. While she attended high school,...
Rose Ann Dale
Oct 8, 2019
Rose Ann Dale, 82, of Tecumseh, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born April 23, 1937, in, Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of John Joseph and Octavia Alice (Neighbors) Gabriel. Rose Ann attended Lindbergh Grade School in Kansas City, Kansas where she met and started dating the love of her life, Leonard. She attended and graduated from Turner...
Tony Jackson
Oct 3, 2019
Tony Jackson, 44, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.A full obituary will be available shortly, please check back. Cremation is planned and no services are set at this time. To leave a message for the family online, please visit the guestbook below.
Fred Bassett Hagedorn
Oct 1, 2019
Fred Bassett Hagedorn, 91, of Orlando, FL died Oct. 1 after a long illness. He grew up on a Jefferson, Iowa farm, was valedictorian of his high school class, and after 18 months in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, he entered Iowa State College. A physics major, Fred continued his education at the California Institute of Technology. Although his...
Claude Joseph Edwards
Sep 29, 2019
Claude "Joe" Edwards, 82, of Lecompton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.He was born September 15, 1937, in Wellsville, Kansas, the son of William and Oma (Jackson) Edwards. Joe was employed by Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in DeSoto, KS retiring from there.Claude married Patricia (Favinger) Edwards on September 1, 1964Survivors include wife, Patricia Edwards sons, Bill (Regina) Edwards, Claude Joseph...
Darrell Edward Brockmeier
Sep 28, 2019
Darrell Edward Brockmeier Darrell Edward Brockmeier, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, September 28th. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit.Darrell was born in Latimer, Kansas on October 6, 1930 and graduated from Topeka High School. He was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka and worked for Whelans Lumber Company for many years. He enjoyed...
Roxanna Louise Culbertson
Sep 25, 2019
Roxanna Louise Culbertson, 60, of, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019.She was born September 17, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of James and Joyce (Barnes) Rasmussen. She graduated from Topeka West High School and attended Washburn University. She worked at Walmart for many years as a cashier.Survivors include her daughter, Anastacia Sanders; parents, Jim and Joyce Rasmussen; a brother,...
Robert Eugene Carson
Sep 24, 2019
Robert Eugene Carson, 70, of Topeka, passed away on September 24, 2019. He was born on February 17, 1949 in Omaha, NE the son of Kenneth Eugene Carson and Robert P. Hutchison Reeves. No public services will be held. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit the guestbook below.
Lt. L. Clowers, Usaf, Ret.
Sep 24, 2019
Lt. Col James L. Clowers, USAF Ret., 82, of Topeka, passed away on September 24, 2019 following a brief illness. Jim was born on September 1, 1937 in Zook, KS the son of Herbert L. Clowers and Henrietta Ione (Merritt) Clowers, one of 8 children, he grew up on the family farm. Jim attended Kansas State University graduating in 1959...
Anna Florine Ehret
Sep 24, 2019
Anna Florine Ehret, 89, of Topeka, passed away on September 24, 2019. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Effingham, KS the daughter of Sylvester Edward McDaniel and Dora (Buddenbohm) McDaniel. She married Adolph "Abe" B. Ehret, Jr. on February 15, 1953 in Atchison, KS. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2004. Survivors include daughters, Mona L....
Rachel F. Dale
Sep 23, 2019
Rachel F. Dale entered into eternal life September 25, 2019. She had been a resident at Homestead Assisted Living the last 2 years. Rachel was born September 27, 1923 at her family's farm near Morrill, KS to Frederick William Kruse and Bessie Christine Honick Kruse. She was married to Herman F. Dale on March 23, 1947 in Fairview, KS. Rachel...
Geri Sue Downs
Sep 23, 2019
Geri Downs, 68 of Topeka, Kansas passed away September 23, 2019Geri was born January 1, 1951 the daughter of Charles and Opal Bodenheimer.She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1969.She retired from Aviva in 2015. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Geri enjoyed teaching children at church. She loved her grandchildren...
