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Gwen B. Miller
Jun 25, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Gwen Miller announces her passing on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 96 in Topeka, Kansas.She was born in Eldon, Missouri on September 13th, 1922. Gwen grew up near the town of Akinsville, Missouri on her grandfather's farm. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Fortuna High...
Dale E. Jirik
Jun 23, 2019
Dale E. Jirik, 92, of Topeka, passed away on June 23, 2019 at Midland Care. He was born on July 7, 1926 in Russell, KS the son of John Peter Jirik and Adah Blanche (Eaton) Jirik. He grew up in Abilene, KS, graduating from Abilene High School in 1944. He went on to earn secondary degrees from Kansas State University...
Jennifer Ann Conklin
Jun 22, 2019
Jennifer Ann Conklin, 63, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.She was born March 27, 1956, in Syracuse, Kansas, the daughter of Jack and Jacqueline (Bendure) Conklin. She attended Topeka West High School and went on to further her education at Kansas State University, majoring in Creative Writing. She was known for not only being quirky and compassionate but...
Monteo Wofford
Jun 21, 2019
Monteo Wofford, infant son of Lari Dean and Donna (Valdivia) Wofford was born into the arms of Jesus on June 21, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital.He is survived by his parents, Lari and Donna Wofford, siblings, Lyrique Wofford and Lorenzo Wofford, his grandparents, Steve and Cindy Renyer and Florencio Valdivia; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.He joins his twin in...
Cory Blake Harr
Jun 20, 2019
Cory Blake Harr, 31, of Topeka, passed away in a tragic tree trimming accident on Thursday, June 20, 2019.He was born June 2, 1988, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kent Harr and Tammy (Stonebraker) Morgan. He attended Topeka High School and then later attended Washburn Tech, achieving his Class A.Cory had a genuine love for tree work and tenured...
Michael Jeffrey Titus
Jun 18, 2019
Michael (Mike) Jeffrey Titus, 70, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019.He was born on September 23, 1948, in Yankton, South Dakota, the son of Jack and Muriel (Anderson) Titus.He received a bachelor's degree from Washburn University and a master's degree from the University of Kansas. He proudly served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He...
Robert W. Ward
Jun 18, 2019
Robert (Bob) Walter Ward, 78, of Topeka, passed away June 18, 2019.He was born December 30, 1940 in Colony, Kansas the son of Lloyd and Alice (Clymer) Ward.Robert graduated from Colony High School in 1958 and attended Iola Junior College.Bob worked for the Edmiston Department Store in Iola, KS, before working for years for P.N. Hirsch in Lawrence, Topeka and...
Jack Walter Renander
Jun 17, 2019
Jack Walter Renander, 84, of Topeka, passed away on June 17, 2019 at Brewster Place. He was born on June 10, 1935 in Topeka, the son of Walter William and Mildred Rebecca (Shults) Renander. Jack lived most of his life in Topeka, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1953. He attended Washburn University and received an Associate in Arts...
Leland Cleo Workman
Jun 14, 2019
Leland Cleo (L.C.) Workman,94, Topeka, KS passed away, June 14, 2019.Leland was born October 1, 1924 in Emporia, KS the son of Riley Cleo and India L. (Holman) Workman.He served in the United States Navy Seabees in the 129th construction battalion in Hawaii and the Philippines during World War II Leland married LaVonne A. Bocook on November 17, 1947 in...
Eilene L. Anderson
Jun 11, 2019
Eilene Anderson, 94, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.She was born June 3, 1925, in Gaylord, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Minnie (Aug) Beckmann. She graduated from Gaylord High School in Gaylord, KS and then Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, KS.She was employed by Nabisco during the war and later she worked as a bookkeeper...
Esther M. Chester
Jun 11, 2019
Esther M. Chester, 94, Topeka, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Plaza West Care Center.Esther retired from the League of Kansas Municipalities in 1997. She was born Esther Elizabeth Sophia Ida Mary Meyer on August 3, 1924 in Concordia, MO, the daughter of William J Meyer and IsaBelle Thieman Meyer. She lived in Topeka since 1950. Esther was a long-time...
Ida Mae Kasiska
Jun 10, 2019
Ida Mae Kasiska, 91, of Topeka, passed away on June 10, 2019. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Winona, KS the daughter of Harry Francis Adamson and Frances Elizabeth (King) Adamson. She is survived by children, Linda Kasiska and Arthur R. Kasiska; grandchildren, Christopher Shawn Bartlett, David Lee Bartlett, Rebecca Keeling, as well as "adopted granddaughter" Cindy Rangel;...
Gilbert V. Crouse
Jun 5, 2019
Gilbert V. Crouse, 85, of Meriden, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.He was born July 1, 1933, in Cainsville, Missouri, the son of Wilbur and Vera (Baker) Crouse. He graduated from Cainsville High School, Class of 1951. He received his Associates Degree in Business Administration from Highland Community College.Gilbert was drafted right out of High...
Patrick L. Mccoy
Jun 5, 2019
Patrick L. McCoy, 71, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.He was born December 11, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Carl and Marilyn (Cross) McCoy. He attended Highland Park High School.He enjoyed driving the big rig for UPS, where he retired from in 2003.He loved to race go-carts with his son as well as coach baseball and...
John Dugan, Jr.
Jun 5, 2019
John Dugan, Jr., 77, of Topeka, passed away on June 5, 2019. He was born on October 4, 1941 in Holton, KS son of John Thomas Dugan, Sr. and Lezetta May (Schultz) Dugan. He graduated from Circleville High School. John married Patricia Sullivan. She survives. Other survivors include children John Thomas Dugan, III, Joan Dugan (Scott Sokach), Diane Morrill (Brett),...
George Patrick Fairbanks
May 31, 2019
George Patrick Fairbanks, 72, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019.He was born November 25, 1946, in Panama Canal Zone, Ancon the son of Joseph and Helen (Taaffe) Fairbanks. He graduated from Onega High School. He served two tours in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, earning several medals: National Defense Service, Vietnam Service with Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign and...
Margaret Jane Armfield
May 28, 2019
Margaret Jane Thompson Armfield, 95, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.She was born February 29, 1924, in Melvern, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Flickenger) Thompson. She graduated from Lyndon High School.Margaret married James E. Armfield on May 12, 1956 at First Church of the Nazarene, in Glendale CA. Margaret worked as a...
Claire Elaine Teasley
May 27, 2019
Claire Elaine "Natalie" Teasley, 95, of Topeka, who was deeply loved by her family and friends, passed away on May 27, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1924 in Natoma, KS the daughter of Harvey P. McFadden and Beulah (Zimmerman) McFadden-Simon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Kenneth Ross Teasley and siblings Ivalee Schell...
Jaret Juarez Guerrero
May 27, 2019
Jaret Juarez Guerrero, 11, of Topeka, passed away on May 27, 2019. A visitation and funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at El Shaddai Templo De Alabanza, 1248 SW Buchannan St, Topeka KS, 66604. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6th & Gage. To leave a special message for the family, please...
Michael W. Merriam
May 19, 2019
Michael W. "Mike" Merriam, 66, formerly of Topeka, passed away on May 19, 2019 in Andrews, TX. He was born on November 25, 1952 in Topeka, the son of John E Merriam Jr. and Charlotte (Sawyer) Merriam. He graduated from Topeka West High School, University of Kansas and went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Washburn University...
