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...
Mary Lucille Green
Aug 19, 2018
Mary Lucille Green, 94, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.She was born November 30, 1923, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Mable (Craig) Sanderffer. Mary married Roy K. Corber, Sr. July 4, 1942 in Junction City, KS. She married Donald Green on March 14, 1973 in Miami, OK, he preceded her in death on February 20,...
Chad Flores
Aug 15, 2018
Chad Flores, 39, of Topeka, KS passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born on September 1, 1978, in Leoti, KS, the son of John W. Flores and Tonia R. Bahner. He is survived by his wife, Ivette Flores; parents, John Flores and Nadine Bailey, Tonia and Darrel Bahner; brother, Matt Flores. Not only a son, husband, brother...
Lamoyne M. Smith
Aug 15, 2018
LaMoyne M. Smith, 93, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.He was born September 1, 1924, in Admire, Kansas, the son of Walter and Jennie (Coates) Smith.LaMoyne graduated from Admire High School. He earned his Bachelor and Masters Degree in Education from Emporia State Teachers College. He received his life teaching certificate and taught Business Education in Staffordville High...
Doreen Tefft
Aug 14, 2018
Doreen Tefft, 92, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018.She was born December 25, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and MarthaVera (Dunlap) Booher. She graduated from Washburn High School in 1944. Doreen was employed by the AT&SF Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1988.Doreen married Keith Tabor he preceded her in death. Doreen then married W.B....
Elizabeth J. Corcoran
Aug 13, 2018
Elizabeth J. Corcoran, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018.She was born August 22, 1931, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Klein) Winkler. She was a graduate of Atchison High School. Elizabeth was a homemaker and Tecumseh neighborhood day care provider. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Elizabeth married Byron D....
Gilbert A. Singleton
Aug 12, 2018
Gilbert A. Singleton, 98, of Topeka, passed away at Brewster Place on Sunday, August 12, 2018.He was born November 27, 1919, in Pratt, Kansas, the son of Bert and Cappie (Pendleton) Singleton. He served in the Army during World War II. Gilbert married Audrey L. Collinge on February 5, 1947 in Ottawa, KS. They were married 70 years prior to...
Orville Glenn Lesslie
Aug 12, 2018
Orville Lesslie, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.He was born December 11, 1928, in Marshall County, Kansas, the son of Glenn and Maisie (Kniesteadt) Lesslie. Orville graduated from Vermillion Kansas High School in 1946. He served in the Army during the Korean War.Orville married Marcene Romig on August 5, 1950 in Topeka, KS. Orville was employed by...
Lila Lee Reynolds
Aug 12, 2018
Lila Lee Reynolds, 85, of Overbrook, KS, passed away on August 12, 2018. She was born on December 16, 1932 in Sylvia, KS the daughter of Carl E. and Edith N. (Ankerholz) Gill. She married Russell J. Reynolds on September 29, 1951 in Sterling, KS. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2002. She was also preceded in death...
Francis Milburn Knernschield
Aug 11, 2018
Francis Milburn Knernschield, 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.He was born February 23, 1932, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Otto and Hilda (Hackman) Knernschield. He served in the United States Navy during Korean War. Francis was employed by Associated Grocers for many years. Francis was a member of the Teamsters and the Loyal Order of...
Barabara Jo Sipes
Aug 10, 2018
Barbara Jo Sipes, 77, of Topeka, KS passed away on August 10, 2018. She was born on August 29, 1940 in Topeka, the daughter of Lloyd and Beatrice Riggin. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1958. She earned her Bachelors of Science from Washburn University in 1964. In 1971, she took special training at St. Luke's Episcopal School of...
James L. Dunn
Aug 10, 2018
James L. Dunn, 61, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018.He was born April 18, 1957, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Bud and A. Elaine (Cole) Dunn. He received his Diploma of Nursing from Newman Hospital School of Nursing. He served in the Navy Nurse Corp as a Lieutenant. James was employed at St. Francis Health Center in...
Louise Lorraine Lavin
Aug 8, 2018
Louise Lorraine Lavin, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.She was born June 24, 1927, in Gridley, Kansas, the daughter of John and Donna (Miller) Isch. Louise married Clarence A. Lavin in 1949, they later divorced.Survivors include three children: Donna (Ron) McMurry, John (Julie) Lavin and Bill (Michael) Lavin; grandchildren: Morgann McMurry, Carson McMurry, Elizabeth Lavin and Donna...
Elenora I. Blanden
Aug 7, 2018
Elenora Blanden, 97, of Topeka, was called home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.She was born May 13, 1921, in Centerville , Kansas, the daughter of George and Cora (Husted) Martin. She graduated from Greeley High School in 1940.Elenora was a secretary for Carpenter Paper and Otterbien UMC. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, KCQG and Santa Fe retirees.She...
