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Robert E. Stirton, Sr.
Jan 31, 2019
Robert E. Stirton, Sr., 92, of Topeka, passed away on January 31, 2019. He was born on March 16, 1926 in Muscotah, KS. He worked for Falley's for many years, eventually retiring in 1988. Bob enjoyed playing baseball during his younger years, golfing, fishing, and bowling. Above all else he enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include children, Cathy...
H. Pat Powers
Jan 30, 2019
Harris Pat Powers, 84, Topeka passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.Pat was a lucky boy to be born to Horace Pierce and Margaret (Harris) Powers. He grew up outside Junction City, Kansas, on a ranch in the Flint Hills. He learned the importance and care of the land and the animals. As a boy, he began learning leadership skills belonging...
Ernesto "Bobo" Alejos
Jan 28, 2019
Ernesto "Bobo" Alejos, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home with family by his side. He was born April 10, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ernest Ross and Genive (Guerrero) Sandoval. He enjoyed watching the Raiders, KU Basketball, drag racing and boxing. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family. He was...
Mary "Jane" Stephens
Jan 27, 2019
Mary "Jane" Stephens, 92, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was born February 10, 1926, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of Lester and Cleda (Henry) Wells. She received a High School Diploma from Rosedale High School in Kansas City, KS in 1943.Jane married S. K. Stephens on July 14, 1945 in San Francisco, CA; he preceded her...
Helen Christina Fenwick
Jan 26, 2019
Helen Christina Fenwick, 90, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019.She was born November 19, 1928, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of William and Effie (McGinley) Caudle. Helen was employed at Josten's retiring in the 90's. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Topeka. Helen enjoyed camping, fishing and vacationing with family. In later years she found...
Henry James Caudle
Jan 24, 2019
Henry Caudle, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was four years old. Henry was born January 1, 2015, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Before he was born, he was diagnosed with a severe congenital heart defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, HLHS. Despite having only half of a heart, no child loved more fully...
Paul E. Moran, Jr.
Jan 23, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Moran, known as Paulie, announces his passing on January 23 2019 at the age of 83. Paul a native to Topeka KS was born on May 4, 1935 to his loving parents, Paul Sr. and Mary Ellen (Jones) Moran.Paulie being the prankster he was, buckled down and joined the United...
Russell Willbourn
Jan 23, 2019
Russell "Jack" Willbourn, 83, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Atria Hearthstone Senior Living Community. He was born on June 16, 1935, in Topeka, the son of Russell J. and Alice Czirr Willbourn.Russell graduated from Topeka High School, and studied engineering at Washburn University and the University of Kansas. He worked many years for the...
Dean Leslie White
Jan 22, 2019
Dean Leslie White passed away January 22, 2019 at age 92. He was born in Topeka, Kansas to Ray P. and Thelma Day White. He was a Boy Scout and attained the rank of Life Scout. Dean graduated from Topeka High School where he participated in football and basketball. He started his first year at Washburn University where he studied...
Mary Alice Haug
Jan 20, 2019
Mary Alice Haug, 73, of Topeka, passed away on January 20, 2019. She was born on September 5, 1945 the daughter of August and Anita Vande Velde. She married Ralph E. Haug, Jr. on July 17, 1965. He survives. Other survivors include children, Don Haug (Lorraine), Greg Haug (Lina), Kristine Wapelhorst (Kent), Rick Haug (Sheryl); five brothers; four sisters; eight...
Barbara Ann Goodrich
Jan 20, 2019
Barbara Ann Goodrich, 83, Topeka, died peacefully on Sunday, January 20th, 2019, in her home. She was born in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas, October 29, 1935 to Cecil and Luella (White) Tosh. Barbara graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1953 then moved to Topeka to work for Bell Telephone. She began playing fast pitch softball as a...
Barbara Thiele
Jan 20, 2019
Barbara A. (Richard) Thiele, 90, of Topeka, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, January 20, 2019.She was born November 23, 1928, in Wichita, the daughter of Glenn and Lorita (Morawetz) Richard. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School. She attended Ward-Belmont Jr. College and then the University of Kansas. At Ward-Belmont Jr. College she was...
Polly J. (Kirk) Ray
Jan 19, 2019
Polly J. (Kirk) Ray passed from this life on January 19, 2019. She was 93 years old.Polly is survived by her sons, John Ray and wife Bernice of College Station, TX and Stan Ray and wife Susan of Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Brian Ray (Rebekah), Lisa Davis (Tony), Michael Ray (Melissa Arthur), Kevin Ray (Amanda), and Kathryn Ray (Noah Jordan); one...
Honorable R. Conklin
Jan 17, 2019
The Honorable Thomas R. Conklin passed on to continue his heavenly journey on January 17th, 2019, surrounded by family, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on November 23rd, 1942 in Abilene, Kansas, to the late Dr. Kenneth E. and Helen V. Conklin. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1960 and then continued on to Washburn University...
Margaret C. Creek Forsythe
Jan 17, 2019
Margaret C. Creek Forsythe, 88, of Topeka, passed away on January 17, 2019, one week following her son, John Creek. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Somerville, MA the daughter of George Stanley Morrill and Margaret (Broderick) Morrill. She married Wesley Hillman Creek on April 1, 1952 in Cambridge, MA. He preceded her in death on July 11,...
Jerry D. Alvis
Jan 15, 2019
Jerry D. Alvis, 62, of Topeka, passed away on January 15, 2019 at a local hospital. He was born on December 18, 1956 the son of Charles William and Joann (Fleischer) Avis. They both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Bruce D. Alvis. In following his wishes, cremation is planned. No public services...
Wilma D. Lewis
Jan 14, 2019
Wilma (Busby) Lewis, 97, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.She was born May 9, 1921, in Bogard, Missouri, the daughter of Estle and Monta (Shirley) Busby.Wilma married Carl Lewis on April 24, 1943 in Bogard, MO. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1991. Wilma and her husband Carl owned a furniture store in Topeka, she helped...
Lucille Schalansky
Jan 14, 2019
Lucille Schalansky passed away January 14, 2019 in Topeka, KS. Amy Lucille Schalansky was born on her parents' farm near Cedar, KS on October 21, 1915 the daughter of Solomon Lewis Sweat and Cora May Abernathey. Lucille attended Pleasant View Grade School near their family farm. She attended St. John's High School in Beloit, KS and graduated in a class...
Audrey June Peterson
Jan 13, 2019
Audrey June Peterson, age 91, passed away January 13, 2019. She was born June 27, 1927 in Hartford, Kansas to Lulu (Swanner) and Charles Holforty. Audrey was the youngest of 3 children. She met her husband, Robert "Pete" Peterson while both were attending Newman Hospital School of Nursing in Emporia, KS. The two were wed on July 17, 1949, and...
John W. Creek
Jan 10, 2019
John W. Creek, 65, passed away on January 10, 2019, a week prior to his mother, Margaret Creek Forsythe, of Topeka. He was born on September 16, 1953 in Somerville, MA the son of Wesley Hillman and Margaret Charlotte (Morrill) Creek. He is survived by siblings, Jim Creek (Ruth), Pat Creek, and Harley Creek (Kathy); and nieces, April and Alison....
