Dorothy Lou Harder
Nov 15, 2019
Dorothy Lou "Dottie" Harder, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.She was born June 14, 1930, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Merwin and Marjorie (Wilson) Welty. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1948 as Valedictorian. She then went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baker University. In 1957, she received a Master's Degree...
Norbert Rungano
Nov 13, 2019
Norbert Rungano, a civil engineer, lifelong learner, Jesus follower, and resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma—died on Nov. 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas after sustaining fatal injuries from a tragic car accident.Norbert was born in Kigali, Rwanda on Dec. 1, 1994 to Denis Rutamu and Beatrice Akimana. After graduating high school from...
Wanda Wilson
Nov 12, 2019
Wanda I. WilsonSmall but mighty, Wanda Iola Wilson passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at age 96. Born in Bellvue, Pennsylvania on August 5, 1923 to Lt. Col. Wendell S. Lucas and Mary (Johnston) Lucas, she grew up as an honest but feisty Army brat, of which she was very proud. An excellent swimmer and diver she loved the...
Dolores P. Prettyman
Nov 11, 2019
Dolores "Dody" Fiebig Prettyman, 93, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019.She was born January 17, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Laura (Branski) Fiebig. Survivors include Daughters, Paula Prettyman and Kay Wood, sons Gerald Prettyman, James R. Prettyman, 29 Grandchildren, 13 Great grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.She was preceded in death by her...
Karen Kay Lewis
Nov 10, 2019
Karen (Kay) Dunaway Lewis, 73, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.She was born November 4, 1946, in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of Paul E. and Anna Mae (Brady) Dunaway.Karen married Delvy Lewis on August 4, 1968. Survivors include daughters, Kerri (Gary) Rodden, Kristi (Dan) Woestendick, Mindi (Brett) Kuper; grandchildren, Cooper Woestendick, Kallie Rodden, Keely Rodden, Jordan Kuper, Karly Kuper,...
Owen M. Hughes
Nov 8, 2019
Owen M. Hughes, 15, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019.Owen was one of the most kind, generous, loving people I ever had the privilege of knowing. To Owen, his family was the MOST important thing in the world. He loved spending time with his Big Brother, Aaron, at his apartment or playing video games with his little brother,...
Don Putnam
Nov 8, 2019
Donald L. Putnam, 70, of Topeka, KS/Sunrise Beach, MO, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.He is survived by his wife Julie of 50 years, his son Jeffrey Lynn 50, of Corpus Christi, TX and his daughter Dawn Michele, 48, of Topeka. His six grandchildren, Nash Davis McKnight, 22, of Topeka, Ciara Cheyenne McKnight, 20, Topeka, Ashton Lynn Putnam, 17, Carley...
Hazel Cockerham
Nov 8, 2019
Hazel Christine Cockerham (Hedges) passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. Hazel was born August 9, 1928, the daughter of Tilton and Myrtle (Posey) Hedges. Hazel was the third child of ten. Survivors include son, Bob (Jeanette) of Topeka; brother, Elvin (Joan) Hedges, of Indian Head, MD; daughter-in-law, Pam Cockerham; grandchildren, Julie (Kelly) McDonald, Renee Cockerham, Stephanie Auguste, Ryan (Cheryl) Cockerham,...
Ferne M. Rumsey
Nov 7, 2019
Ferne M. Rumsey, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019.She was born November 19, 1930, in Wetmore, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Belle (Robinson) Reber. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. She loved to cook, entertain, and travel. She enjoyed playing card games and board games with family and friends. She was devoted to her...
Loretta Marie Charlton
Nov 6, 2019
Loretta "Boogie" Marie Charlton, of Topeka, passed away peacefully and surrounded by friends at Lexington Park Nursing Facility at the age of 57. She was born June 3, 1962 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Loretta Marie (Bradford) and Richard Daniel Charlton Sr. She was support staff and volunteer for Paralyzed Veterans of America while attending Wamego High School where...
Mary Kathleen Brockman
Nov 6, 2019
Mary Nolan Brockman, 83, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019.She was born March 17, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Francis and Bernice (Blechle) Nolan.She was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake, ND.Mary was married to Richard Brockman for 65 years. Survivors include a husband, Richard Brockman; sons, Gregg Brockman, Stephen Brockman; Dennis...
Jeannette Dachroth
Nov 4, 2019
Jeannette "Jeannie" Dachroth, 98, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.She was born January 2, 1921, in Nauvoo, Illinois, the daughter of Allen and Coralie (Hamma) Dachroth. She graduated from Nauvoo High School and attended University of Michigan and University of Illinois. She was married to Max Elsberry. Jeannie taught piano lessons in Topeka for 54 years before retiring...
Emmett E. Sprecker Jr.
Nov 4, 2019
Emmett E. Sprecker, 74, of Mayetta, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.He was born November 9, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, the son of Emmett and Letha (Wood) Sprecker. He graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Kansas. His life was surrounded by the military. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and he attended the U.S. Army Engineer School in...
Pat Hildebrandt
Nov 3, 2019
Pat Hildebrandt, 76, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.She was born February 28, 1943, in Washington, Kansas, the daughter of Wilbur and Agnes (Whestine) Westing. She attended Washington High School. She went on to attend Brown Mackie College. Pat had a strong passion for the KU Jayhawks, especially during basketball season. She had a big heart and will...
Donald Lee Keith
Nov 1, 2019
Donald Lee Keith, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at home.He was born March 3, 1942, in Elizabeth Town, Kentucky, the son of Erroll and Opal (Whittington) Keith. He graduated from Alma High School. He honorably served his country for 20 years in Armed Forces both the US Navy and Air National Guard. He is a veteran...
Brenda Lee Wilbur
Nov 1, 2019
Brenda Craft Wilbur, 55, of Meriden, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019.She was born May 20, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Jacquelyn (Humphery) Craft. Survivors include a son, Derrick Wilbur and his wife, Caitlin; grandson, Richard Wilbur, Yukon, OK; significant other, Riley Price, and a brother, Brent Craft.She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will...
Anderson Woods Chandler
Oct 29, 2019
Anderson Woods "Andy" Chandler passed away on October 29, 2019. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 21, 1926, to Charles Q. and Laura Alice (Throckmorton) Chandler. Anderson's early life was spent in Wichita, enjoying a close-knit family, boy scouting, being a part of the 'College Hill Gang', and graduating from Wichita East High School where he was a...
Larry Allan Glasgow
Oct 28, 2019
Larry Allen Glasgow, 74, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019.He was born June 12, 1945, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Marion (James) Glasgow. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1963. He went on to attend Fort Scott College for two years before joining the Navy. After his service he completed his education at...
Jean W. Esley
Oct 28, 2019
Jean W. Esley, 88 years of age of Topeka passed away Monday, October 28, 2019.She was born June 25th, 1931 in Monument Kansas, the daughter of William Clayton and Nellie A. (Sidfrid).Jean was employed most recently by Josten's where she retired at the age of almost 80. Prior to that she and her husband owned and operated a club in...
Duane Robert Duke
Oct 27, 2019
Duane Robert Duke, 89, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2019.He was born March 7, 1930, in Rose Hill, Kansas, the son of Edwin and Ora (Burhardt) Duke. He served in the Army during Korean War.He married Doris Marie Yohn in 1952 she preceded him in death from cancer in 1964. Duane was a member of First Christian...
