Obituaries

James P. Seem

James P. Seem

Jun 27, 2017

James P. Seem, 70, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 27, 2017.No services are planned.To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.

Roger A. Waddle

Roger A. Waddle

Jun 27, 2017

Roger A. Waddle, 81, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017.He was born March 4, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of George and Agnes (Knowlton) Waddle. He graduated from Partridge Rural High School in 1954, where he was co-captain of the Class B State Championship basketball team.Roger was employed by Dillon's for several years before joining Adam's Business from...

Allen Dean Schmidt

Allen Dean Schmidt

Jun 26, 2017

Allen Dean Schmidt, 85, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017.He was born June 11, 1932, in Galva, Kansas, the son of David and Dena (Nightingale) Schmidt. He graduated from McPherson County High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.Allen was in the milling business for over 42 years, retiring as Superintendent from Topeka Cargill.He...

Robert L. Wilson

Robert L. Wilson

Jun 26, 2017

Robert L. "Bob" Wilson, 82, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at Midland Hospice House.Bob was an adoring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a wonderful friend. His generous spirit, humble disposition, wisdom and wit touched many lives.He was born December 19, 1934 in Pittsburg, the son of Lawrence E. and Anna A. (Rubel) Wilson. His family moved to...

John Mark Washburn

John Mark Washburn

Jun 25, 2017

John Mark Washburn, 73, Auburn, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017.He was born July 20, 1943, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the son of Palmer and Elsie (Hannis) Washburn. He graduated from Bethlehem Center High School and attended Bacone College, William Jewell College and Washburn University. In the early 1970's John ran a Conoco Gas Station in Osage City. He was later...

Marcina F. Baker

Marcina F. Baker

Jun 25, 2017

Marcina F. Baker, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Brewster Place. She was born March 10, 1928 in Centralia, Kansas, the daughter of Walter H. and Cecil C. (Johnson) Ward.Marcina graduated from Centralia High School. She was employed as an office manager for the State of Kansas before retiring. Marcina married Richard E. Baker on...

Joel T. Nelson

Joel T. Nelson

Jun 24, 2017

Joel T. Nelson, 45, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home.He was born September 1, 1971 in London, England, the son of N.B. "Ben" and Sherrae Nelson.Known by "JT" to his family and friends, he graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and worked at Topeka Metro, giving 17 years to transporting individuals in the community.JT served...

Nancy Kaul Bogina

Nancy Kaul Bogina

Jun 21, 2017

Nancy Kaul Bogina passed away June 21, 2017. She was born to Earl (Whistle) and Dorothy Pock in Emporia, Kansas on September 10, 1939. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas. Nancy worked for the U.S. Government early in her career and was proud she had the opportunity to work in the Kansas...

Harold Edward North

Harold Edward North

Jun 20, 2017

Harold Edward North, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Harold North was born on January 8, 1933, to Jim and Alice North, on a farm in Clay County, Kansas. Harold was born on the same date as Elvis but 2 years older. Harold attended high school in...

Virginia A. Scrinopskie

Virginia A. Scrinopskie

Jun 19, 2017

Ginny Scrinopskie, 87, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Regional Med. Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hays. Kansas, but grew up in Wichita, Kansas. Ginny was the daughter of Alice and Tom Allan. At the beginning of her career, she worked at Kansas Power & Light. Then, after 20 years of...

Mary Louise Spencer

Mary Louise Spencer

Jun 19, 2017

Mary Louise (Smith) Spencer, 58, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. Mary was born September 5, 1958, in Chanute, KS, to Father Dewey I. and Frances J. (Brown) Smith. She grew up in Chanute and moved to Topeka when she was 17. Mary was a long-time member of Central Church of Christ. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and...

Abel R. Flores, Sr.

Abel R. Flores, Sr.

Jun 18, 2017

Abel R. Flores, Sr. 86, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. He was born May 29, 1931 in Palito Blanco, TX, the son of Juan and Josepha Flores. Abel had resided in Topeka since 1961. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Abel married Frances A. Flores, she preceded him in...

Marion M. Kieffer

Marion M. Kieffer

Jun 18, 2017

Marion M. Kieffer, 73, of Topeka, passed away on June 18, 2017 at Midland Care.Marion May Balusek was born on September 19, 1943 in Topeka, KS to William J. Balusek, Sr. and Maxine R. (Mix) Balusek. She grew up in Topeka, KS, graduating from Topeka High School.Marion married Gale Edwin Kieffer on August 9, 1976. She loved painting, embroidery, gardening,...

Rosemary Harding Williamson

Rosemary Harding Williamson

Jun 18, 2017

Rosemary Harding Williamson died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at McCrite Plaza, Topeka, KS. She was born May 26, 1925, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Marie Grace Duffy and Dr. William Calvin Harding.She was a graduate of Ottawa High School, earned a BA from the University of Kansas in 1947, and an MSW from KU in 1970. As a social...

Larry K. Bryan

Larry K. Bryan

Jun 18, 2017

Larry K. Bryan, 78, Topeka, passed away June 18, 2017 in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born on April 23, 1939 in El Dorado, KS to Lawrence Elsworth and Mayme Mae (Percell) Bryan. He was a graduate of El Dorado High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from Emporia State Teachers' College in 1963.Larry worked as a Supervisor of the Auto...

Dorothy W. Holmes

Dorothy W. Holmes

Jun 17, 2017

Dorothy W. Holmes, 83, Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at a local hospital.Dorothy was born October 31, 1933 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Florence (Niver) MickensShe graduated from Highland Park High School in 1951.She was employed as a Secretary at Blue Cross & Blue Shield for 35 years, retiring in 1986.She enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles,...

Billy E. Mccroskey

Billy E. Mccroskey

Jun 16, 2017

Billy E. McCroskey, 70, of Topeka, passed away on June 16, 2017. He was born on December 13, 1946 in Denver, CO to Wallace David and Florence Irene (Green) McCroskey. He attended public school in Aztec, New Mexico. Billy was an oil field driller in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Kansas. He later became an over-the road truck...

Edna Mae Petersen

Edna Mae Petersen

Jun 15, 2017

Edna Mae Petersen, 93, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Brewster Place.Edna Mae was born March 22, 1924 in Harlan, IA, the daughter of Edwin and Ethel Marie (Edwards) Nelson. She graduated from Harlan High School and attended American Institute of Business in Des Moines, IA. She was employed as the Business Office Manager at Topeka Presbyterian Manor...

Darren B. Rice

Darren B. Rice

Jun 13, 2017

Darren B. Rice, 55, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017.He was born September 7, 1961 in Topeka, the son of Frank M. and Betty J. (Weaver) Rice.Darren was a 1979 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Kansas State University. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served overseas in both the Philippians and England....

John Edward Huffman

John Edward Huffman

Jun 12, 2017

John Edward Huffman, 84, of Topeka, passed away June 12, 2017. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 8, 1932 to John Golden and Margaret Juanita (McCoy) Huffman. John was a 1950 graduate of Topeka High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Kansas in 1959. He served in the United States Army during...

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