William T. Slider
Aug 4, 2017
William T. "Bill" Slider, 72, West River, MD, born to Charles and Beulah Slider, December 14, 1944, in Lyons, Kansas, died August 4, 2017, in Annapolis, MD area hospice. He was a graduate of Lyons High School where he held lead parts in plays, played drums in a dance band, and edited the high school newspaper. He graduated from the...
Doris Jean Ireland
Aug 3, 2017
Doris Jean Ireland, 70, of Topeka, passed away Thursday August 3, 2017.She was born March 9th,1947 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles J. and Doris A. (Shuberg) Sheetz. She is survived by her four children, Brian C. Ireland of Brooklyn, NY, Nancy E. Ireland of Manhattan, KS, John T. Ireland of Topeka, KS, and Jeffrey N. Ireland of Portland, OR;...
Donna Leigh Brandon
Aug 2, 2017
Donna Leigh Brandon, 58, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Stormont Vail Health Center.Donna was born March 23, 1959, in Dyer, TN, to Dale and Eleanor Cox.She is survived by her three daughters, Dian Miller, Laura Miller, and Jamie VonPertz; and five grandchildren, Stephaun, Heaven, Trevor, Marquez, and Camren.A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 7,...
William M. Leeds
Jul 31, 2017
Dr. William "Bill" Leeds, 61, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.He was born October 17, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Bill is the son of Joseph Leeds and Ruth Leeds (nee Susser). After graduating from Florida State University he attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Leeds founded Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in 1999, where...
Orville Herbert Moore
Jul 31, 2017
Orville Herbert "Red" Moore, 86, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at Stormont Vail Health Center.Red was born June 30, 1931, in Luther, MI, to Orville and Myrtle (Bartlett) Moore. He was the youngest of several brothers and sisters who have preceded him in death. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. At the age of 17, he enlisted into the...
Norma Irene Risley
Jul 28, 2017
Norma Irene Risley 91 passed away on July 28th 2017 in Topeka Kansas. She was born on July 6, 1926 in Topeka, KS. She went to Topeka high school. She married Silas P Risley JR. in 1944 they had 4 beautiful children. she is survived by 3.. Serena Pierce (Topeka), best daughter in the world and 13 year caretaker, Silas...
Janet E. Morris
Jul 28, 2017
Janet E. Morris, 75, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at a local care center.Janet was born January 2, 1942 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert A. and Dorothy L. (Hunt) Barr. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1960 and from Clark's School of Business in 1961.She was employed as the Bookkeeper and Office Manager at Vic...
Robert E. Balzer
Jul 24, 2017
Robert E. Balzer, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017.He was born July 19, 1927 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Isaac H. and Tena E. Balzer.Robert married Bernita Loemker on September 4, 1960. She survives.Other survivors include his daughters, Denise Balzer (fiance Lance Litton) of Gardner, KS, and Beth (Tobin) Ortstadt of Wichita and grandchildren Katarina and...
Sarah (Galbraith) Fisher
Jul 23, 2017
Sarah Jeanette (Galbraith) Fisher, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017.Sarah was born to the Reverend Howard and Rose (Valdez) Galbraith on October 27, 1929 in North Holston, Virginia. The family resided in Topeka during her childhood. In her youth, she was known for her lovely singing voice and Western yodel. Bright, beautiful and artistic, she enjoyed...
Glenwood C. Henderson
Jul 19, 2017
Glen Henderson (93) passed away at his home in Topeka on July 19, 2017. Glen was born on August 1, 1923 in Topeka, son of Everett Guy and Pearl Madge (Duncan). Glen grew up in Topeka attending Quinton Heights Elementary School, Crane Junior High, and graduated from Topeka High in 1941. He met his future wife Mary Furgason in the...
Harold R. Tebbutt
Jul 17, 2017
Harold R. Tebbutt, 78, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017.He was born February 14, 1939, in Frankfort, Kansas, the son of George and Elinore (Lindsay) Tebbutt. He graduated from Marysville High School and attended Washburn University.Harold was the manager of the parts department at John Hoffer Chrysler Jeep, retiring in 2004.He was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church.Harold...
Constance Ann Smith
Jul 17, 2017
Constance Ann Smith "Connie", as she was affectionately known, age 85, was born February 25, 1932 inClovis, NM to Everett K. (E.K.) & Louise B. (Martin) Smith, and passed away from complications ofParkinson's disease July 17, 2017 at Brewster Health Care Facility, Topeka, KS.The family moved to a farm near Hartford, KS when she was about 3 years old along...
Philip A. Hines
Jul 16, 2017
Philip Allen "Phil" Hines, 65, Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017.Phil was born June 27, 1952, in Paola, the son of Victor and Flossie (Bartlett) Hines. He graduated from Paola High School in 1970 and attended Pittsburg State University. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.He was a Master Plumber, working for McElroy's for over 30 years,...
Dorothy J. Tabor
Jul 14, 2017
Dorothy Jean Tabor, 90, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Midland Hospice House. Dorothy was born September 13, 1926 near Gaylord, Kansas to Carl John and Lula Matilda (Jacobs) Koch. She graduated from Gaylord High School. In 1944 she began training as a nurse in the Cadet Nurse Program at Christ Hospital in Topeka where she graduated in...
Scott Matthew Bonjour
Jul 13, 2017
Scott Matthew Bonjour, 35, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 13, 2017. Scott was born September 4, 1981, in Topeka, KS, to Roger and Beth Bonjour. He and his family moved to Mansfield, TX in 1997 and he graduated from Mansfield High School in 2000. Scott received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and his master's degree from Washburn...
Jerry L. Cornelison
Jul 12, 2017
Jerry L. Cornelison, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, on his beloved farm in Meriden, KS. As per Jerry's wishes, there will be no services.To leave a special message for Jerry's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Arlene Opal (Crable) Smith
Jul 11, 2017
Arlene Opal (Crable) Smith, 86, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in DeLand, FL. Arlene was born March 29, 1931, in Michigan Valley, KS, to Charles William and Sarah Jane (Ogle) Crable. She graduated from Michigan Valley High School in 1949. Arlene married Louis G. Smith, Jr. on February 14, 1952, in Topeka. As a young...
Mary Elizabeth Boley
Jul 6, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Boley, 75, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017.She was born October 12, 1941, in Boulder, Colorado, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Beien) Peak. She was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church.Survivors include her children: Michael Moore, Terri Ball, Tammie Edmiston and Jimmy Boley; eight siblings: James Peak, Marcella Petefish, Charlotte Peak, Billy...
Wilford L. Neiderhauser
Jul 2, 2017
Wilford L. Neiderhauser, 73, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017.He was born December 1, 1943, in Davies County, MO, the son of Wilfred and Virginia (Bridgeman) Neiderhauser and Lovella "Peggy" Neiderhauser. He graduated from Central High School in 1962. Following his education he served in the United States Army, assigned with the Army of Occupation in Berlin, Germany...
Earl D. Hall
Jul 1, 2017
Earl D. Hall, 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 with his wife Nellie by his side.He was born January 8, 1928 in Marquette, KS, the son of Amos and Julia Hall.Earl graduated from Osage City High School and went to work for Martin Marietta as a supervisor for many years, retiring in 1995. He was an avid...
