Heidi N. Godfrey
Aug 21, 2024
Heidi Nicole Neely Godfrey of Topeka passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 49. Heidi had been ill the last two years with kidney problems. Heidi was surrounded by loved ones. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.
She is survived by her father James Starbuck and mother, Deanna Dorene Starbuck of Auburn. She...
Donald Lee Bleam
Aug 15, 2024
Donald Bleam, 77, of Auburn, passed away on August 15, 2024 at Aldersgate Village.He was born on August 31, 1946 to John and Jacqueline (Yotter) Bleam at Topeka, KS.Don grew up in Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964, then served in the Kansas Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1969. Don moved to Texas...
Joanne H. Teeter
Aug 14, 2024
JoAnne Teeter, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, on her 70th wedding anniversary to husband Stanley Teeter. Three days before her death, Jody and Stan were honored at a party where more than 120 friends and family offered tributes about their lives and marriage. JoAnne was born on December 1, 1933, in Phoenix, Arizona, the...
Charles Ray "Joe" Abbey
Aug 13, 2024
Charles Ray "Joe" Abbey, 87, of Topeka, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born February 9,1937 in Mountain View Mo. to A.C "Pal" and Ida (Becker) Abbey. He Married Patricia L. Conway February 9, 1958. Joe worked for Bob Florence Contractors for 40 years and was a member of Local Union 2014. He was also a member of...
Patricia "Patti" Lynn Mathews
Aug 12, 2024
Patricia Lynn Mathews, 71, of Lecompton, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 after a long battle dealing with nerve pain after multiple strokes. She was born December 12, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Loren and Alyce (Walker) Lewis. Patti graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971. She later attended Emporia State University. Patti dedicated 25 years of...
Nancy Jane Jacobson
Aug 5, 2024
Nancy Jane Nelson Jacobson was born on December 22, 1944 to the Rev. Ernest J. and Winifred H. (Edwards) Nelson in Portage, Wisconsin. She passed away at her home on the family farm on Monday, August 5, 2024. Nancy Jacobson was raised in various communities in Michigan, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. She graduated as Valedictorian from high school in Avon,...
Leslie "Les" Hughes
Aug 4, 2024
Leslie “Les” Hughes, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was born August 22, 1947, in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth (Plain) Hughes. He graduated from Waverly High School. Following graduation, he attended Kansas State Teachers College now known as Emporia State University and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. Les married Patricia "Pat"...
Preston Robert Williams
Aug 4, 2024
Preston Robert Williams, of Topeka, Kansas, beloved husband, dad, and papa, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 73. Preston was born to the late Robert and Zephyr Williams on May 12, 1951, in Topeka, KS. He is survived by his wife Nadine, son Travis, and granddaughter Kiara of Lee’s Summit, MO,...
Steve Means
Aug 1, 2024
Steve R. Means, 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born September 10, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Johnny Means, Sr. and Irene Forbes. He graduated from Shawnee Mission High school. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served until 1978. He was a maintenance man for over 30 years....
Darwin Olin Waldy
Jul 31, 2024
Darwin Olin Waldy, 83, of Topeka, met his Savior face to face, on July 31, 2024 at Oakley Place. He was born on December 9, 1940 to Milton and Camilla (Kitt) Waldy in Topeka, Kansas. Darwin worked as a salesperson, business manager, and business owner for forty nine years. On August 21, 1960, he married Dolores Cochran. Natives of Topeka,...
Sandra Gail Morris
Jul 31, 2024
Sandra Gail Morris, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence. She was born on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Albert J and Mary E (Johnson) Carlson in Topeka, KS. Sandra attended Topeka High School and then was united in marriage to Frank Morris on July 20, 1963. They were...
Lloyd "Alan" Ratzloff
Jul 29, 2024
Lloyd “Alan” Ratzloff, 51, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on July 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Alan was born on September 9, 1972, in Marion, Kansas, the son of Lloyd Ray Ratzloff and Cynthia Ann (Cosby) Catt. He attended Royal Valley High School , where he played football and wrestled. Alan was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hand fishing,...
Vivian And Albert Jackson
Jul 29, 2024
Vivian R Hankamer Jackson age 98 passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, in Austin, Tx. She was born on September 16, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas to Hazel Jackson Hankamer and Adolf John Hankamer. Vivian grew up in Topeka, Kansas and attended Topeka Schools. She was the oldest of three children, a brother, John and a sister, Norma, who both...
George Washington Rucker Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
George Washington Rucker Jr., 82, of Topeka, passed away on July 28, 2024, at his home.He was born on February 5, 1942, the son of George Sr. and Jo Pearl (Adams) Rucker in Clarksville, Texas.George was nick named "sad sack" because when he was in band, his uniform was too big.The older ladies in the neighbor hood were very fond...
James Allen Rasmussen
Jul 28, 2024
James A Rasmussen, 87, of Topeka, passed away on July 28, 2024 at Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Medical Center. James was born on May 14, 1937, to Norman and Martha (Schultz) Rasmussen in Chicago, IL. James was a veteran of the United States Air. He worked as a Machinist for Welch Manufacturing. On, February 14, 1959 he married Joyce Rasmussen. They resided...
Ava Rose Jordan
Jul 27, 2024
Ava Rose Jordan, age 20, passed away in an accident on July 27, 2024. Ava was a beloved daughter, big sister, extended family member, and friend, and she loved her family and friends in return. Ava will forever be remembered for her beautiful smile, natural grace, kindness, independence, and devotion to her sister Mae (17). Ava was born March 25,...
Lorraine Catherine Chandlee
Jul 27, 2024
Lorraine Catherine Heitert-Chandlee, who grew up listening to FDR's fireside chats, witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Vietnam War, Neil Armstrong's moon walk, and the first personal computer, passed on July 27, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas. She was 94 years old. Lorraine was a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to three daughters, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Lorraine was...
Stephen G. Heath
Jul 21, 2024
Stephen Heath, 63, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born July 1, 1961, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Merle and Barbara (Charles) Heath. He graduated from Urbana Senior High School. Stephen joined the United States Navy and served nine years. Stephen married Glenda L. Stover in 1983 in Champaign, IL. Stephen was employed by...
Jerry Lynn Medley
Jul 19, 2024
Jerry Lynn Medley, 68, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 9, 1956, to John and Norma (Graborn) Medley in Westmorland, Kansas. Jerry grew up in Manhattan, KS and graduated from Manhattan Senior High the class of 1974. He worked for a few stores but found his passion was in...
Martha Ann Mclain
Jul 18, 2024
Martha “Ann” McLain, 86, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on July 18, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka. She was born on August 22, 1937, the daughter of Walter and Olive (Ely) Reh in Ottawa Kansas. Ann graduated from Williamsburg High School with the class of 1955. On September 6, 1958, Ann was united in marriage to Robert “Bob”...
