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Johanna Miglino Hanks

Johanna Miglino Hanks

Mar 18, 2024

Johanna Miglino Hanks, of Topeka Kansas, went to her eternal heavenly home; Monday, March 18, 2024. She was born June 24th, 1929 in Manhattan, NY. The daughter of Nicolo and Nicoletta (Baldo) Miglino. She was one of four siblings growing up in NY during the Depression. Johanna attended Catholic school on the Lower East Side and then in Williamsburg, Brooklyn...

Ronald Lee Christie

Ronald Lee Christie

Mar 17, 2024

Ronald Lee "Ron" Christie, 68, of Overbrook, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.He was born March 6, 1956, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Elmer and E. Nadine (Redford) Christie. He graduated Lawrence High School in 1975. He served in the Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA and also served...

Marion Yvonne Johnson

Marion Yvonne Johnson

Mar 15, 2024

Marion Yvonne Johnson, affectionately known as "Mary," was born on June 28, 1957, in Junction City, Kansas, and went on to be with the Lord on March 15, 2024. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Jack and Leola Johnson, and her mother Lena Fielder, all of whom preceded her in death.Mary graduated from Junction City High School, attended Coffeyville...

Scott Alan Stringer

Scott Alan Stringer

Mar 14, 2024

Scott Alan Stringer, 59, of Topeka, passed away on March 14, 2024 at home. He was born on July 29, 1964 to William and Carla (Gallihugh) Stringer in Battle Creek, Michigan. Scott worked as a Warehouse Laborer for Frito Lay and Heinz. On May 7, 2005, he married Linda Lee Stringer (Yslas). Scott and Linda lived in Topeka, Kansas. Scott...

Jerry Lee Jackson

Jerry Lee Jackson

Mar 13, 2024

Jerry Lee Jackson, 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.He was born November 23, 1953, in Troy, Kansas, the son Marion John and Dolores Ann (Frederick) Jackson. He was a 1971 graduate of Troy High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement from Washburn University in 2013. Mr. Jackson began his military career in the United...

Arle Ann Lamberd

Arle Ann Lamberd

Mar 12, 2024

Arle Ann (Bryant) Lamberd, 79, of Topeka, passed away March 12, 2024 at Rolling Hills Health and Rehab in Topeka, KS. She was born March 14, 1944 to Arley and Martha (Gossage) Bryant in Excelsior Springs, MO. On October 19, 1974 she married Dennis Lamberd, with whom she raised five children. Arle Ann graduated from Concordia High School in Concordia,...

Max Benjamin Wickizer

Max Benjamin Wickizer

Mar 11, 2024

Max Benjamin Wickizer, 1, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024.He was born May 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Ben Wickizer and Brenda Lopez. Max is survived by his parents and siblings, Ruby Wickizer 6, Madelyn Wickizer 3, and Bruce Wickizer newborn.Max enjoyed smiling and laughing while playing with his toys. He had fun watching...

Debbie Borchardt

Debbie Borchardt

Mar 11, 2024

Debbie S. Borchardt, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024.She was born October 2, 1951, in Northfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Roger and Beverly (Neumann) Collins. She graduated from Burnsville High School in 1971.Debbie was a cashier at many retail establishments in her life, most notable being Walmart. She was also employed at the bindery before it closed...

Craig E. Mccoy

Craig E. Mccoy

Mar 11, 2024

Craig E. McCoy, 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday March 11th, 2024. He was born June 20th, 1945 in Fairfield, California, the son of Edward and Virginia (Piercy) McCoy.Craig graduated from Topeka West High School and Washburn University with a bachelor's degree in business and accounting. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam.Craig started his career in accounting...

Cornell Lately

Cornell Lately

Mar 9, 2024

Cornell Lately, 61, of Topeka, passed away on March 9, 2024 peacefully at home. He was born on April 2, 1962 to Wiley and Vera (Hammond) Lately in St. Louis, MO. Cornell worked as a Construction Worker, and was an excellent athlete at Junction City High School. Cornell and Shirley Lindsey lived in Topeka, Kansas. Cornell is survived by his...

Vera Sutton Pearce

Vera Sutton Pearce

Mar 7, 2024

Vera Sutton Pearce, 86, of Topeka, passed away on March 7, 2024 at Midland Hospice House. Vera Sharon Jantz was born on November 9, 1937 to Dan and Belle (Bailey) Jantz in McPherson, KS. She was the youngest of 7 children. She graduated from high school, and worked as a typist and legal secretary for 2 years.She met and married...

Linda Sue Humphries

Linda Sue Humphries

Mar 6, 2024

Linda Sue (Smajstrla) Humphries, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.She was born January 19, 1951, in Corsicana, Texas, the daughter of Herman and Leona (Koucerk) Smajstrla. She was a graduate of Alvarado Texas High School. Linda was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for various hospitals and clinics, retiring in 2006.Linda married Pat Alan Humphries on June...

Nancy Louise Hawkins

Nancy Louise Hawkins

Mar 4, 2024

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8"Therefore we...

John Davis Haynes

John Davis Haynes

Mar 3, 2024

John's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.John Davis Haynes, 74, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Brewster Place Health Center.He was born on February 9, 1950 in Topeka, Kansas to John Shepard Haynes and Catherine Mae (Davis) Haynes. He graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University.He retired from...

Pauline Robinson

Pauline Robinson

Mar 3, 2024

Pauline's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.Pauline Grace Madden Robinson, 99, of Topeka, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living.Pauline began working as a Home Economics teacher in 1954 at Highland Park High School. She moved to Shawnee Heights Middle School when it opened, staying only one term...

Robert T. Kohnlein

Robert T. Kohnlein

Mar 1, 2024

Robert "Bob" T. Kohnlein died Friday, March 1, 2024 at his home in Topeka, Kan.Born Dec. 31, 1954 in Harrisburg, PA, he graduated from Central Dauphin East High School.He studied mathematics and science at Slippery Rock College and the Harrisburg Area Community College, then joined the U.S. Navy in January 1980 serving on the USS Downes. He toured the world...

Jeanene Ruth Hoover

Jeanene Ruth Hoover

Feb 29, 2024

Jeanene Ruth Hoover, 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.She was born October 19, 1936, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of William and Velma (White) Cook. She graduated from Great Bend High School in 1954. Following graduation, she attended the Adele Hale School of Business in Hutchinson, Kansas and graduated in 1957. Jeanene married James "Jim" Hoover...

Ronald Dean Caylor

Ronald Dean Caylor

Feb 29, 2024

Topeka- Ronald Dean Caylor, age 73, died February 29, 2024. He was born July 7, 1950 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Vernon Dean Caylor and Martha Joan (Baugher) Caylor.Ronald graduated from Washburn Rural High School, Class of 1968 and Washburn University, Class of 1986 with a BA in Computer Science. Following his high school graduation, he married his high...

Drake Pitmon

Drake Pitmon

Feb 28, 2024

Drake's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.Drake Irad Pitmon, 64, of Topeka, passed away at home peacefully on February 28,2024 at 11:46 AM.He was born on December 20, 1959 to Allen and Beverly (Smet) Pitmon inRiverside, CA. He attended highschool at Jackson Public School in Jackson, MI,graduating in 1978. Following high...

Eufrosyne "Molly" Pfamatter

Eufrosyne "Molly" Pfamatter

Feb 24, 2024

Eufrosyne "Molly" Pfamatter, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024.She was born April 28, 1939, in Schwartzenfeld, Germany. She met the love of her life, Charles, while attending a Catholic School and they were married in 1963. She moved to the United States. They had three children, Lydia, Karl and Anthony. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping...

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