Obituaries

Merle R. Blair

Merle R. Blair

Sep 4, 2016

Merle R. Blair, 80, of Topeka, entered into Eternal Life on September 4, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on November 21, 1935 in Neodesha, KS, the son of Isaac N. and Bernice P. (Roberts) Blair.Merle was a 1955 graduate of Independence Kansas Community College where he played basketball and football for former Washburn Little All American, Walter...

William A. Koehn

William A. Koehn

Sep 4, 2016

William A. Koehn William A. Koehn, 89, Topeka, died September 4, 2016. Bill was born June 24, 1927, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of William and Lillian Koehn. Following graduation from high school In June, 1944, he entered the University of Nebraska. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June, 1945 and after his Naval service returned to the University...

Naranjibhai Patel

Naranjibhai Patel

Sep 3, 2016

Naranjibhai Patel, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Naranjibhai is survived by his wife, Savitaben; Son Yogeshbhai; daughters Urvashiben Jayantibhai and Daxaben Dilipbhai; and grandchildren Ankur, Denisha, Chirag and Monica. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7,...

William Bennett

William Bennett

Sep 3, 2016

William W. "Woody" Bennett, 83, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Aldersgate Village.Woody was born July 23, 1933 in Topeka, the son of William and Mary (Woodward) Bennett. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and attended Washburn University and Kansas State University, majoring in Accounting. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.He was employed...

Mandy K. Britton

Mandy K. Britton

Sep 3, 2016

Mandy K. Britton, born May 28, 1983 went to Heaven September 3, 2016 after a long illness. The joy of her life was her son Kage, she spent as much time as possible with him. Mandy will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and her kindness. She was a nurse at Cotton-O'Neil and always helping others.Mandy graduated from Highland...

Luke Nathan Steinle

Luke Nathan Steinle

Aug 31, 2016

Luke Nathan Steinle, beloved son of Eric and Carrie Steinle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.Luke was born April 28, 2016, at Stormont Vail Health. Luke was the sunshine in our lives and his sweet smile lit up our world. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.He is survived by his parents; sister,...

Charlene Annboyleshoneyman Foster

Charlene Annboyleshoneyman Foster

Aug 30, 2016

Charlene Boyles Honeyman Foster, 91, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016.She was born August 5, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Nora (Parnell) Boyles. She attended Highland Park High School.On May 2, 1942 she married Don Honeyman, together they owned Dairy Freeze in Oakland. During this time, she was also runner up in the Mrs. Kansas...

Douglas Barnett

Douglas Barnett

Aug 28, 2016

Douglas M. Barnett, 49, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 28, 2016, at his home in Topeka, KS.Doug was born on June 25, 1967, in Garnett, KS, to Donna and Marvin Barnett. He graduated from Osawatomie High School. Doug worked as a manager at his brother, Vince's Sonic Restaurant in Lawrence, KS. He had a love for animals, being out in...

Lyman E. Brown

Lyman E. Brown

Aug 27, 2016

Lyman E. Brown, 81, of Topeka, departed this life on Saturday, August 27, 2016.He was born December 19, 1934 in Ponca City, OK, the son of Edwin and Ellen (Avery) Brown.He was a 1952 graduate of Newkirk High School, Newkirk, OK. He then attended college, during which time he went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad in the Argentine...

Mary L.(Stull) Hartman

Mary L.(Stull) Hartman

Aug 26, 2016

Mary Louise (Stull) Hartman, 91, was taken home to the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2016 after a beautiful life dedicated to her God, her husband and her family. She was a life-long resident of Topeka and member of the Grace United Methodist Church.Mary was born to Benjamin F. and Stella Maud (Hoffsommer) Stull on December 22, 1924 in Topeka,...

Pamela (Davis) Roberts

Pamela (Davis) Roberts

Aug 26, 2016

Pamela (Davis) Roberts, 47, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016, at Stormont Vail Hospital.Pam was born October 19, 1968, in Houston, TX, to Dean and Bryanette Davis. She was a member of Light of the World Christian Center and dedicated herself to serving the Lord. On June 17, 1989, she married the love of her life and best friend,...

Richard P. Oliver

Richard P. Oliver

Aug 23, 2016

Richard P. Oliver, 73, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born August 16, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia, the son of Nelson and Thelma (Robertson) Oliver. Richard was an Army veteran serving three years during the Vietnam Era and retired from the 190th Airwing Security Force at Forbes Field. He worked as a photographer for the...

Frances Marie(Lindeman) Reynolds

Frances Marie(Lindeman) Reynolds

Aug 23, 2016

Frances Marie (Lindeman) Reynolds, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Midland Hospice House.Frances was born on July 26, 1924, in Wamego, KS, to Charles and Opal (Callahan) Lindeman. On December 17, 1947, she married Bruce Reynolds, in Topeka, KS. She was a longtime member of the University United Methodist Church. She is survived by her two children,...

Leila Rose Becker

Leila Rose Becker

Aug 22, 2016

Leila Rose Ellwein Becker of Topeka, Kansas joined her Heavenly Father on August 22, 2016, after a year-long battle with lung cancer, surrounded at home by her loving family. The daughter of Edmund and Hildegard (Keller) Ellwein, Leila lived on the farm where she was born in Freeman, South Dakota, and lived there until she married in 1956. She was...

E. Gene Dixon

E. Gene Dixon

Aug 20, 2016

E. Gene Dixon, 76, Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016.He was born May 22, 1940, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of C. Willard and Nina B. (Hopper) Dixon. Gene graduated from Lawrence High School in 1958 and served in the United States Air Force.Gene was a Console Operator at ATSF Railway. He was a member of First Church...

Jeff Miller

Jeff Miller

Aug 19, 2016

Jeff Miller, 46, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Lake Perry. Jeff was born June 8, 1970 in Topeka, the son of Jim and Sharon Miller. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1988 and the University of Kansas in 1995. He then received his Master's Degree from Baker University in 2003. He served in the Kansas...

Grace Horton

Grace Horton

Aug 19, 2016

Grace Arlene (Fritze) Horton formerly of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at a care facility in Kansas City, Missouri. Grace was born on May 19, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Kottman) Fritze. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was employed by...

Ronnie Carlat

Ronnie Carlat

Aug 18, 2016

Ronnie Carlat, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016.Ronnie was born on February 11, 1941, to Louis Roy and Katherine Marie (Grieves) Carlat. He lived a full and happy life who never knew a stranger. Ronnie was always eager to help a friend in need. He loved cooking and playing cards with his friends. He was preceded in death...

Tyler Matthew Crouse

Tyler Matthew Crouse

Aug 18, 2016

Tyler Matthew Crouse, 14, Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016.He was born August 9, 2002, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Matthew Crouse and Amanda Grame. He was currently a freshman at Silver Lake High School.He was a member of the North Topeka Baptist Church, where he volunteered and helped with Bible school. Tyler was in band at Silver...

Ronald Alexander

Ronald Alexander

Aug 17, 2016

Ronald Irvin Alexander, 60, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. No services are planned at this time.To share a memory of Ronald or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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