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Donald H. "Don" Gettman
Sep 17, 2018
Donald Herman Gettman, 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018.Don was born on July 20, 1928 in Pierce, NE, the son of Henry John Gettman and Katheryn Stroh. He was the youngest of ten children. He entered the first grade at age 4 and graduated from Pierce High School in 1944. Growing up, he worked hard on his parent's...
Bethuelle M. Snook
Sep 17, 2018
Bethuelle M. "Beth" Snook, 94, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018.She was born February 29, 1924, in Axtell, Kansas, the daughter of Archie L. and Marie (Kreth) Cornelius. She was a graduate of Summerfield High School, Summerfield, Kansas and Stewart's Beauty School in Topeka.Beth worked for Vanity Fair from 1947 to 1952 and owned and operated the Gay's...
Bobbie May
Sep 15, 2018
On October 25, 1933, Bobbie Dean May was born to Altha Beatrice May, in Lansing, Kansas. Bob entered the promised Life Eternal on September 15th, 2018. Shortly thereafter, "Bea" married Everett Joe "Nubbins" Barth. Bobbie grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1951. During Jr. High School and High School, his major interest was music, playing...
Nancy Hammond
Sep 14, 2018
Nancy Hammond, 57, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at Midland Hospice House.Nancy was born October 15, 1960, in Topeka, the daughter of Melvin and Bertha (Hankey) Hammond. She graduated from Atchison County Community High School in Effingham in 1979.Nancy briefly worked at a restaurant in Effingham while living with her parents. She was a caregiver for her...
Donna Jeanne Rankin
Sep 14, 2018
Donna Jeanne Hutton Rankin joined her heavenly family on Thursday, September 14, 2018. Donna Jeanne is survived by her sisters, Roberta Rusnak and Barbara Norman (Doug); her son, Shannon (Kathy); her daughter, Sondra Rankin-Lovelace; her son Erin (Elaine); her 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Donna Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, John R. Hutton and Bernice Trotter Hutton;...
James Ryan Johnson
Sep 11, 2018
James Ryan Johnson passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2018. He was born on December 30, 1984 the son of James and Patsy Johnson.He attended Topeka Lutheran School and graduated from Topeka High School. He went on to earn a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Kansas, where he graduated with honors. James was passionate about computer programming,...
Alberta Marie Mcpike
Sep 10, 2018
Alberta McPike, 91, of Topeka passed away on September 10, 2018. She was born on November 1, 1926, the daughter of Frank and Mattie Black. Alberta married Frank McPike in Williamstown, KS on September 21, 1947. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and bingo.She is survived by her children Mike (Melanie) McPike and Linda (Mark) Marling; siblings, Marian DeHart, Mildred Furstenau, and...
Kathleen Terwilleger
Sep 9, 2018
Kathleen Terwilleger, 78, of Topeka, passed away on September 9, 2018. She was born on July 4, 1940 in Cherryvale, KS the daughter of Nellie and Wilbur Terwilleger. She graduated from Labette County Community High School and went on to attend Washburn University. She worked for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years, as well as for the...
Shirley A. (Thornton) Gilchrist
Sep 9, 2018
Shirley Annette (Thornton) Gilchrist, age 70, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 08, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born July 18, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her parents were Marjorie Elda (Aller) Thornton and George Leo Thornton. Shirley graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University (summa cum laude). She passed the CPA Audit, and at Department of Administration.Shirley worked at...
Matthew Allen Juarez
Sep 8, 2018
Matthew A. Juarez, 48, Topeka, passed away September 8, 2018.Matthew was born November 29, 1969 the son of Joseph and Doris (Longstaff) Juarez. He was the beloved and doting husband of Nancy Juarez. They married June 19, 1999.Matt will always be in our hearts, thoughts and souls of all who knew him. The lives he touched, the good and kindness...
Phyllis N. Randel
Sep 8, 2018
Phyllis N. Randel, 90, of Wakarusa, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.She was born November 13, 1927, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Harbor and Eula (McCurdey) McDaniel.Phyllis was a member of Western Hills Church.Phyllis married Donald L. Randel on April 19, 1946, in Topeka, KS. She is survived by her sons, Terry (Lazette) Randel,Auburn, Mark (Deva) Randel, Wakarusa; six...
Norman J. Furse
Sep 4, 2018
Norman J. Furse, loving husband and father of two children, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the age of 76. He was born March 4, 1942, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Norman and Edna (Garner) Furse. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Washburn University, graduating summa cum lade, in 1964; Juris...
Marmie M. Bobko
Sep 4, 2018
Marmie M. Bobko, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away on September 4, 2018, the daughter of Thomas and Emily Miller. She was born August 2, 1945 in Ellsworth, KS. She treasured her time with family and friends, especially those that cared for her through the most recent difficult times. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Carol and her husband Dr. Robert Baron....
Hazel Malone
Sep 3, 2018
Hazel I. Malone, 80, crossed over September 3, 2018.Hazel was born in Kansas to Lester and Erma Jenks, August 22nd 1938. Attended School in Topeka. Married George F. Malone Jr. , who served in the Air Force.George and Hazel were stationed to England, North Dakota, then retired in Denver, Colorado from the Air Force ; Where they continue to raise...
Kenneth Drexler
Sep 1, 2018
Kenneth Drexler, 34, of Topeka, KS passed away on September 1, 2018. He is survived by wife, Sarah Drexler; children, Nevaeh and Konner Drexler; brother, Timothy Drexler; and mother Deborah Drexler. He was preceded in death by his father, Karl Drexler; brother, Jeremy Drexler; and grandfather William "Bup" Drexler. The family will greet friends during a visitation on Friday, September...
Darlene M. Self
Sep 1, 2018
Darlene M. Self, 93, of Topeka, passed away on September 1, 2018.Darlene was born January 11, 1925 in Herington, KS, the daughter of Henry and Clara Will. She graduated from Herington High School in 1943. During World War II, Darlene worked as a clerk typist at the Supply Depot at the Herington and Garden City air base. In 1947, she...
Millie Roberts
Aug 31, 2018
Mildred "Millie" Louise Roberts, 84, passed from this world on August 31, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 28, 1934 in Belle Plaine KS, daughter of Hazel and Louis Allen. Topeka was Millie's final home but lived in Kansas City, KS and Vassar, KS most of her life. Millie is survived by her husband in marriage...
William E. Lechner
Aug 25, 2018
William E. "Bill" Lechner, 60, Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.Bill was born January 28, 1958 in Axtell, KS, the son of Gerald T. and Darlene F. (Enneking) Lechner. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1977. He worked at Eden Hospital in Castro Valley, CA for several years and was currently employed as a Physical Therapy Aide...
Steve Thompson
Aug 22, 2018
Steve Thompson, 65, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 22, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1953 in Topeka, KS the son of Charles and Doris Thompson. He married Judy on March 27, 1976. She survives. Other survivors include daughters, Heather Anderson (Steven), and Kelly Heston (Scott); grandchildren, Taylor, Quinten, Kaidence, Taylie, Carter, Kennedy, Colt...
Sandra Jean Mills
Aug 21, 2018
Sandra Mills, 76, of Topeka, KS, went to be with the Lord the morning of August 21, 2018, where she has joined family and friends in a joyous reunion.Sandra was born on July 4, 1942 in Oak Grove, LA, the daughter of Audis W. and Jeanette Hatten. She graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1960. After high school she...
