Freda Belle Metzger
Feb 14, 2020
Freda Belle Metzger, 94, Topeka passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at McCrite Plaza following a brief illness. She was born on January 19, 1926 in Topeka, KS to Fred and Elsie Winters. She grew up in Topeka and attended Topeka High School. In her youth, she spent her spare time at roller skating rinks in Topeka, Lawrence and...
Jimmy Dale Gast
Feb 12, 2020
Jimmy Dale Gast, 63, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born January 14, 1957 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of Stephen, Sr. and Norma Gast. Jimmy was employed by Interior Contractor, and was a member of Local 1445.Jimmy married Janet Jones on March 11, 2000 in Topeka, KS. Survivors include wife, Janet Gast, son, Jesse (Tricia)...
Elsa Pomeroy
Feb 10, 2020
Elsa H. Pomeroy, 99, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.She was born November 13, 1920, in Posen, Germany. She graduated from Topeka High School. She loved to sew and do crossword puzzles. She was an avid volunteer at the Judicial Center, Kansas History Museum, and for the American Heart Association. In her early years she worked for the...
Donald Patterson
Feb 10, 2020
Donald Patterson, 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.He was born August 1, 1924, in College View, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Ruth (Swingle) Patterson. He graduated with his A.B. (Political Science) from the University of Nebraska in 1947 where he held Scholastic Honors with Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University...
Barry Lynn Marney
Feb 10, 2020
Barry Lynn Marney, 71, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.He was born April 16, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Oliver and Faye (Tomson) Marney. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Barry was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring in 2005.He was a former...
Lawrence C. Brunker
Feb 9, 2020
Lawrence C. "Tiny" Brunker, 97, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.He was born June 8, 1922, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Clem and Martha (Carnahan) Brunker. Lawrence graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the Army during World War II. After the war he played the trombone in several Big Bands.Lawrence married Helen Lang on May...
Twilla Mckee
Feb 8, 2020
Twilla Loella (Standerfer) McKee, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Twilla graduated from Topeka High school in 1954. She retired in 1992 after working 25 years at Heifner Nursery & Garden Center in Topeka. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening and traveling with her family. Twilla liked to stay busy during her retirement years...
Marlyn K. Burch
Feb 8, 2020
Marlyn K. Burch, 84, Topeka passed away, February 8, 2020.Marlyn the son of Lois and Albert Burch, was born February 28, 1935 and grew up in El Dorado, Kansas. He then graduated from Emporia State University in 1957, where he was a member of AKL Fraternity. Marlyn remained close to his many friends and acquaintances in El Dorado. He served...
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...
