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Thelma Jane Martin
Feb 10, 2024
Thelma J. Martin, age 94, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Thelma was born in Rossville, KS, May 12, 1929 the daughter of Shirley and Edna Parr. She was the youngest of five daughters, Lois (Carl) Clanton, Lorene (Marlin) Harth, Shirley Maxine (Joe) Stadler and Thora (George) Stadler all who preceded her...
Elva Nadine Blackwell
Feb 5, 2024
On August 18th, 1930 in Topeka, the best pie crust maker ever, was born at home because she and her people were not allowed in a hospital. Elva Nadine Sudduth was the second of three children born to Charles Sheldon Sudduth and Mildred M. (Jones). She grew up on Locust St. with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, just doors away...
Leland Eugene Kling
Feb 1, 2024
Leland Eugene Kling, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024.He was born December 30, 1949, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Francis "Barney" and Mildred (Sproul) Kling. He was a graduate of Soldier High School and received a bachelor's degree in business from Washburn University and an accounting degree from Washburn University. Leland was employed by the Security...
Mireya Ann Keck
Jan 30, 2024
Mireya Ann Keck, 8, of Wakarusa, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born December 6, 2015, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel and Kathleen (Perron) Keck. Her adoption was finalized on October 9, 2019 in honor of her Grandpa Perron's birthday. Mireya had a wonderful team from Farley...
Debra Lynn Grondahl
Jan 29, 2024
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Grondahl, 74, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family on January 29, 2024.She was born on September 8, 1949, the daughter of Richard and Doris (Dryden) Dodson in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1967. Debbie met the love of her life, Orvin Grondahl, Jr., while he was stationed in Topeka...
Ken Bradley Lomax
Jan 27, 2024
Ken B. Lomax, 79, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 surrounded by family.He was born July 21, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Loyd and Erma (Bradley) Lomax. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1963, then attended Emporia State and Washburn University.Ken married Shirley Larimer on June 11, 1966 in Topeka, KS. Ken worked 32...
Marian Ruth Brumley
Jan 27, 2024
Marian Ruth Brumley (83), of Topeka, passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born June 21, 1940 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Lucille (Rake) Kampschroeder. Marian graduated from Topeka High School in 1958. Marian worked for Duffen's Optical and later became a floral designer for Wilson Florist. Marian loved gardening! She was a member of the Meade...
Mark Huske
Jan 25, 2024
Mark G. Huske, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024.He was born February 23, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jake Huske and Betty (Hargis) Valyer. Mark worked many years at Joe Little's General Contractors in Topeka.On November 23, 1977, he married Deanna Harmon in Topeka. She preceded him in death on June 21, 2022. He was...
Gregory William Daniels
Jan 24, 2024
Gone too soon, Gregory "Greg" William Daniels, 56, of Topeka, passed away on January 24, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Greg was born on February 17, 1967, to Jerry and Sharon (Moore) Daniels in St. Joseph, MO; the family later moved to Effingham, KS. After his parents divorced, Greg...
Kenneth Edwin Adams
Jan 23, 2024
Kenneth Edwin Adams of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on January 23, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born September 21, 1936, in Wheaton, Kansas, to parents Kenneth Vincent and Dorothy Beth (Huggins) Adams, both of whom preceded him in death. Ken was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Adams, and his sister, Janet Bartholemew. Ken graduated from...
Betty Marie Nelson
Jan 23, 2024
Betty Nelson , 62, of Topeka, passed away on January 23, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1961 to Frank and Katherine (Rosean) McMaster at Topeka, KS. Betty worked as a Retail Stocker for Wal-Mart for 20yrs She loved her kids and Grandkids dearly, loved being outside and working in the yard.On December 21st 1984...
Sandra Mary Pagles
Jan 21, 2024
Sandra Mary Pagles (Leicht), 58, of Topeka, passed away on January 21, 2024 atTopeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.She was born on February 2, 1965 to Kenneth and Elvera (Misbauer) Leicht in St.Louis, MO.Sandra worked as a Dietary Aid for Washburn Rural High School and LexingtonPark Independent Living.On July 20, 2002, she married Arthur Pagles. Sandra and Arthur exchanged theirwedding...
Timothy Lee Morelock
Jan 20, 2024
Timothy Lee Morelock, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.He was born September 28, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Ruth (Gayle) Morelock. He graduated from Hays High School in 1979. He joined the Army National Guard while still in High School. Tim later attended Pierce College and earned his Associates Degree in Technology in...
Ron D. Neis
Jan 19, 2024
Ron Neis, 76, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. His legacy will carry on through his gracious donation to Midwest Transplant as an organ and tissue donor.He was born December 16, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Donald and Sharlyn (Firestone) Neis. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1966. Following graduation, he joined the United States...
Floyd D. Marlatt
Jan 18, 2024
Floyd D. "Butch" Marlatt, 83, of Topeka, passed away on January 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 14, 1940 to Floyd and Edna (Edwards) Marlatt at McClouth, KS.One of Butch's proudest accomplishments, outside of his family, was his service with the United States Navy.He left for bootcamp (San Diego) November 1961. And then...
Lester "Les" Nierenberg
Jan 16, 2024
Lester Nierenberg, 70, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024.He was born January 13, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of William and Nancy (Hacker) Nierenberg. He graduated from James Madison High School in 1972. Following graduation, he joined the Army during Vietnam. Lester married Tamara Stockman on January 11, 1986 in Manhattan, Kansas. They have four daughters,...
Annette Marie Rodecap
Jan 13, 2024
Annette Marie Rodecap, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024.She was born December 9, 1954, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Jerome and Donna (Miller) Ridder. Annette worked in administrative roles with Topeka Public Schools, Mental Health Consortium, Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, and currently at Grantville United Methodist Church.On March 22, 2013 she married Gary Lee Rodecap. He preceded...
Elizabeth E. Dean
Jan 13, 2024
Elizabeth (Beth) Barnard Oliver Dean passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Aldersgate Village Home Plus in Topeka Kansas at the age of 93. Beth was born March 31,1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter E. Barnard and Gladys Murphy Barnard. She attended Highland Park Rural Schools, graduating from Highland Park Rural High School in 1948. Beth attended the...
Charlotte Y. Gibson
Jan 12, 2024
Charlotte Y. Gibson, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024.She was born July 26, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond R. and Opal (Nicolay) Briggs. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1953.Charlotte married Kenneth Gibson on June 7, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas. Charlotte worked for Jostens Publications for over 15 years in the billing...
Ava F. Cooley
Jan 12, 2024
Ava F. Cooley, 98, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024.She was born September 13, 1925, in Louisville, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Maude (Armour) McAlister. She graduated from Topeka High School. Ava married H.B. Cooley on October 7, 1944, at Camp Roberts, California. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2014, as much in love then as...
