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Dr. Lois Cox

Dr. Lois Cox

Aug 27, 2019

Dr. Lois Cox, 84, of Topeka, passed away on August 27, 2019. She was born on January 7, 1935 in Humphreys, MO the daughter of George W. Hubble and Emma (Schmidt) Hubble. She graduated from UMKC with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1963. She went on to earn her Master's Degree in special education from KU in 1969. She...

David Michael Melcher, Sr.

David Michael Melcher, Sr.

Aug 22, 2019

David Michael Melcher pursued a dream by first completing and graduating from Jasper High School in MN. Soon after that he enlisted in the Air Force and was trained at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, TX and then at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, KS. He became an EMT at Forbes and went on many emergency situations which...

Betty Jean Johnson

Betty Jean Johnson

Aug 22, 2019

Betty Good Johnson, 77, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.She was born December 20, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Opal (Loveland) Good. Betty was the youngest of five children.She attended Quincy Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High School. Betty married Chet Hards in 1964 they had two children, Julie and Kevin. They later divorced.Betty...

Bob Mckinley

Bob Mckinley

Aug 22, 2019

Evan Robert "Bob" McKinley, 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.Bob was born August 12, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Evan and Vida (Shields) McKinley. Bob and his wife were worldwide travelers, traveling from Switzerland to Mexico. They also traveled to 48 states. He had a love for golfing and camping. He also was an excellent...

Carl C. Nordstrom

Carl C. Nordstrom

Aug 16, 2019

Carl C. Nordstrom, 103, died peacefully while sleeping on August 16, 2019 at Aldersgate Village. He was born in Topeka on March 5, 1916, to Edward and Betty Nordstrom. Carl's father died when he was five years old leaving his mother to raise 5 children alone during the depression. This experience shaped his life. He had the highest appreciation for...

Bill Roduner

Bill Roduner

Aug 15, 2019

William "Bill" Roduner, 55, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, August 15, 2019.He was born October 31, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gilbert and Ingrid (Werdermann) Roduner. He graduated from Highland Park High School. Bill was a simple man, who had a love for shooting pool (APA pool league), eagles, and Harley motorcycles. He was...

Peggy Ann Black

Peggy Ann Black

Aug 15, 2019

Peggy Ann Black, 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.She was born September 1, 1952, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Ila (Stanberry) Lempka. She graduated from Sterling High School and furthered her education be receiving her Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University in psychology. She was employed by the State Of Kansas working as a Veteran...

Suzanne Camille Short

Suzanne Camille Short

Aug 14, 2019

Suzanne Camille Short, 59, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on January 15, 1960 to Robert and Phyllis (Barrett) Aurner at Sacramento, Ca. She was married to David Ralph Short; he preceded her in death in 1980.Suzanne moved from California to Topeka, KS when she was six....

Daniel C. Gish

Daniel C. Gish

Aug 12, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dan Gish announces his passing on August 12, 2019 at the age of 74 in Topeka, Kansas.Dan was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 24, 1945, the son of Ralph and Pearl Gish. He grew up in the town of Enterprise and graduated from Abilene High School. He earned his Bachelor's...

Michael Jaimez

Michael Jaimez

Aug 10, 2019

Michael "Poppy" Jaimez, 44, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.He was born April 20, 1975, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Michael Deere and Alice (Gauna) Galindo. He went to Topeka High School. He was a man that brightened up the room whenever he walked in with his great sense of humor. He would give anything to help...

Daniel Alvarez

Daniel Alvarez

Aug 8, 2019

Daniel Alvarez de la cuidad de Topeka, Kansas falleció el 8 de Agosto del 2019 a la edad de 68 años.Nació el 18 de Diciembre del 1950 en Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. Fue el hijo de Luciano Alvarez Caballero Y Felicitas Barrera. Daniel siempre fue un trabajador ejemplar. Comenzó a trabajar a la edad de ocho años y se jubilo a...

Jorge L. Nobo

Jorge L. Nobo

Aug 7, 2019

Dr. Jorge Luis Nobo, 79, of Topeka, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019.He was born February 19, 1940, in Havana, Cuba, the son of Heradio and Ilda (Suero) Nobo. He came to the U.S to stay in 1960. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami and his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Texas at...

Julie Miller

Julie Miller

Aug 3, 2019

Julie Miller, 79, of Topeka, passed away on August 3, 2019 at Midland Care Hospice. She was born on August 25, 1939 in Junction City, KS the daughter of Richard N. Smith and Pauline Lucille (Denver) Smith. She graduated from Junction City High School, and went on to attend Kansas State University, where she studied art. Julie enjoyed spending time...

Guy B. Daniel

Guy B. Daniel

Aug 2, 2019

Guy B. Daniel, 91, formerly of Topeka, died peacefully at his home in Overland Park on Friday, Aug. 2, surrounded by family.He is survived by a sister, Louise Page, of Odessa, Texas; a brother, Lea, of El Paso, Texas; a son, Darryl, of Kansas City, Mo., and daughters Dawn Peete, of Leawood, Denise Quatman, of Kansas City, Mo., and Dena...

Patrica Ann Kennedy

Patrica Ann Kennedy

Jul 26, 2019

Patricia Ann (Kline) Kennedy, 98, passed away at her home on Friday, July 26, 2019.Patricia and her identical twin were born in Topeka on May 30, 1921 the daughters of Harry E. and Anna Gist (Hill) Kline. They were majorettes, twirlers and cornet players in the Topeka High School and Santa Fe Bands.Patricia was married 50 years to Walter Kennedy....

Arlene F. Mohr-Howland

Arlene F. Mohr-Howland

Jul 25, 2019

Arlene Fay Mohr-Howland, 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.She was born July 27, 1931, in Chester, Nebraska, the daughter of Charles and Nora (Rieke) Eikmann. She graduated from Chester High School in 1949. She retired as a manager from Southwestern Bell after many years of service. She was actively involved with Faith Lutheran Church. She served in...

Harry A. Teneyck

Harry A. Teneyck

Jul 23, 2019

Harry A. TenEyck, 98, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at McCrite Plaza. He was born June 29, 1921, in Alma, Kansas, the son of Albert and Pearl (Lowe) TenEyck. He graduated from Alma High School in 1939 and attended Stricklers Business College.He married Stella Zeckser on May 7, 1944 in Alma, Kansas; she preceded him in death....

Lois A. Burnett

Lois A. Burnett

Jul 23, 2019

Lois A. Burnett, 93, of Topeka, passed away on July 23, 2019 at a local hospital. She was born June 18, 1926, in Richland, KS the daughter of Roland and Clara McDowell. The family moved to Topeka, KS in 1941 where Lois Ann graduated from Topeka High School. She attended Washburn University and Kansas University. Lois was a charter member...

Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee

Jul 22, 2019

Robert "Bob" E. Lee, 93, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on July 22, 2019. He was born on January 29, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Willis H. and Rill Eva Lee. He was educated in Topeka, attending Roosevelt Junior High and graduating from Topeka High School in 1944. In April of 1944 he joined the...

Alice Brand Bartlett, Ph.D.

Alice Brand Bartlett, Ph.D.

Jul 13, 2019

On Saturday July 13, 2019, Dr. Alice Brand Bartlett died of ovarian clear cell cancer in her home under the care of Midland Hospice, at the age of 68. Alice was born October 27, 1950 in Carrollton, Missouri to Daniel and Nellie (Farmer) Brand. She received an MA in Library Science from the University of Missouri in 1973 and was...

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