Obituaries

Mary P. Hoffman

Mary P. Hoffman

Sep 7, 2019

Mary P. Hoffman, 93, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019.She was born June 4, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Irving and Lillian (VonLiski) Palm. She received a Bachelor's of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1948 and a Bachelor's of Science (education) from Winona State College in 1967.Mary began her elementary school...

Wayne Leroy Dodson

Wayne Leroy Dodson

Sep 6, 2019

Wayne Leroy Dodson, 92, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.He was born March 27, 1927, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of Elmer Lee and Lucy Jane (Bruner) Dodson. He served in the Army during WWII and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force with full honors in 1975. After...

Elizabeth Perkins Burns

Elizabeth Perkins Burns

Sep 6, 2019

Elizabeth "Liz" Perkins Burns, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.She was born October 17, 1928, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth (Warren) Perkins.Liz attended Manhattan schools, and in 1951 graduated from Kansas State University and the University of Kansas School of Nursing with a degree in Home Economics and Nursing, She was a member...

Christine Ann Oesterreich

Christine Ann Oesterreich

Sep 5, 2019

Christine Ann Oesterreich, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019.She was born July 25, 1950, in Jackson, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Harriet (Mickle) Wehrkamp. She graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, TX. She received a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Her Bachelor's degree in Social Work was from...

Marguerite I. Forst

Marguerite I. Forst

Sep 2, 2019

Marguerite (Schlink) Forst, 90, of Tecumseh, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019.She was born August 1, 1929, in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Garland and Ellen (Owen) Shineman. She received a High School Diploma in 1947 from Frankfort High School. She married Ralph Schlink on June 9, 1951 who would precede her in death after 40 years of marriage on...

Charlotte Frank

Charlotte Frank

Aug 31, 2019

Charlotte L. Frank, 82, of Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was a long time resident of Silver Lake, KS.She was born on November 9, 1936 in Otego, KS the daughter of Charlie and Elsie Underwood. She graduated from Esbon High School in Kansas. Charlotte was employed by AT&T/Southwestern Bell and worked there until her retirement...

Mary "Lu" Mayer

Mary "Lu" Mayer

Aug 30, 2019

Mary "Lu" Mayer, 90, of Topeka, passed away on August 30, 2019. Mary was born on September 3, 1928 to Robert and Murrel Girndt in Abilene, KS. Mary attended schools in Newton, KS and graduated from Newton High School in 1946. Mary worked for the phone company while attending high school. She also worked in an aircraft plant in the...

Mary Darlene Nicklin

Mary Darlene Nicklin

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Darlene Marhofer Nicklin, 89, of Topeka, passed away on August 27, 2019.Mary Darlene Marhofer Nicklin, daughter of Ray and Helen Marhofer, was born January 6, 1930 in Arnold, Kansas. She spent her childhood years working on the family farm, enjoying life in the country with her three sisters and extended family. She attended the Arnold public schools and graduated...

Dr. Lois Cox

Dr. Lois Cox

Aug 27, 2019

Dr. Lois Cox, 84, of Topeka, passed away on August 27, 2019. She was born on January 7, 1935 in Humphreys, MO the daughter of George W. Hubble and Emma (Schmidt) Hubble. She graduated from UMKC with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1963. She went on to earn her Master's Degree in special education from KU in 1969. She...

David Michael Melcher, Sr.

David Michael Melcher, Sr.

Aug 22, 2019

David Michael Melcher pursued a dream by first completing and graduating from Jasper High School in MN. Soon after that he enlisted in the Air Force and was trained at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, TX and then at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, KS. He became an EMT at Forbes and went on many emergency situations which...

Betty Jean Johnson

Betty Jean Johnson

Aug 22, 2019

Betty Good Johnson, 77, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.She was born December 20, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Opal (Loveland) Good. Betty was the youngest of five children.She attended Quincy Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High School. Betty married Chet Hards in 1964 they had two children, Julie and Kevin. They later divorced.Betty...

Bob Mckinley

Bob Mckinley

Aug 22, 2019

Evan Robert "Bob" McKinley, 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.Bob was born August 12, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Evan and Vida (Shields) McKinley. Bob and his wife were worldwide travelers, traveling from Switzerland to Mexico. They also traveled to 48 states. He had a love for golfing and camping. He also was an excellent...

Carl C. Nordstrom

Carl C. Nordstrom

Aug 16, 2019

Carl C. Nordstrom, 103, died peacefully while sleeping on August 16, 2019 at Aldersgate Village. He was born in Topeka on March 5, 1916, to Edward and Betty Nordstrom. Carl's father died when he was five years old leaving his mother to raise 5 children alone during the depression. This experience shaped his life. He had the highest appreciation for...

Bill Roduner

Bill Roduner

Aug 15, 2019

William "Bill" Roduner, 55, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, August 15, 2019.He was born October 31, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gilbert and Ingrid (Werdermann) Roduner. He graduated from Highland Park High School. Bill was a simple man, who had a love for shooting pool (APA pool league), eagles, and Harley motorcycles. He was...

Peggy Ann Black

Peggy Ann Black

Aug 15, 2019

Peggy Ann Black, 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.She was born September 1, 1952, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Ila (Stanberry) Lempka. She graduated from Sterling High School and furthered her education be receiving her Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University in psychology. She was employed by the State Of Kansas working as a Veteran...

Suzanne Camille Short

Suzanne Camille Short

Aug 14, 2019

Suzanne Camille Short, 59, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on January 15, 1960 to Robert and Phyllis (Barrett) Aurner at Sacramento, Ca. She was married to David Ralph Short; he preceded her in death in 1980.Suzanne moved from California to Topeka, KS when she was six....

Daniel C. Gish

Daniel C. Gish

Aug 12, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dan Gish announces his passing on August 12, 2019 at the age of 74 in Topeka, Kansas.Dan was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 24, 1945, the son of Ralph and Pearl Gish. He grew up in the town of Enterprise and graduated from Abilene High School. He earned his Bachelor's...

Michael Jaimez

Michael Jaimez

Aug 10, 2019

Michael "Poppy" Jaimez, 44, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.He was born April 20, 1975, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Michael Deere and Alice (Gauna) Galindo. He went to Topeka High School. He was a man that brightened up the room whenever he walked in with his great sense of humor. He would give anything to help...

Daniel Alvarez

Daniel Alvarez

Aug 8, 2019

Daniel Alvarez de la cuidad de Topeka, Kansas falleció el 8 de Agosto del 2019 a la edad de 68 años.Nació el 18 de Diciembre del 1950 en Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. Fue el hijo de Luciano Alvarez Caballero Y Felicitas Barrera. Daniel siempre fue un trabajador ejemplar. Comenzó a trabajar a la edad de ocho años y se jubilo a...

Jorge L. Nobo

Jorge L. Nobo

Aug 7, 2019

Dr. Jorge Luis Nobo, 79, of Topeka, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019.He was born February 19, 1940, in Havana, Cuba, the son of Heradio and Ilda (Suero) Nobo. He came to the U.S to stay in 1960. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami and his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Texas at...

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