Obituaries
Merla M. Rogers
Nov 23, 2016
Merla M. Rogers, 88, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016.She was born October 24, 1928, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Christine (Lehenbauer) Rettig. She graduated from Topeka High School. Merla was an office manager with Dr. Theodore E. Young for 25 years.Mrs. Rogers was a lifetime member St. John's Lutheran Church where she served as treasurer...
Michelle Anne Fahley
Nov 22, 2016
Michelle Anne Fahley, 50, Topeka, wife of Mark H. Fahley, passed away November 22, 2016.She was born January 22, 1966, in Covina, California, the daughter of John and Lillian (Burroughs) Hagen. Michelle was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.On April 17, 1993, she married Mark H. Fahley in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her parents;...
Iris Jean Koehlar
Nov 21, 2016
Iris Jean Koehlar, 84, received her wings to heaven on Monday, November 21, 2016. Iris was born on August 12, 1932, in Cedar Creek, AR, to Ernest and Lyda Hayes. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a beautiful, funny, intelligent, strong, and religious woman. Iris lived in Kansas for many years working for Blue...
Forrest E. Davidson
Nov 21, 2016
Forrest Edward Davidson, "Mr. D" or "Woody", 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, in his home, after a three-year battle against lung cancer.Forrest was born April 22, 1928, in Wichita, KS to Esther (Gantz) and Floyd Q. Davidson. As the son of a Congregational pastor, he grew up in Wichita, KS; Somanauk, IL; Kinsley, KS; Wellington, KS;...
Bonnie M. Redmon
Nov 20, 2016
Bonnie M. Redmon, 90, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Midland Care. She was born June 30, 1926 in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Archie and Mildred Golden.Bonnie married Edward C. Redmon in May 29, 1947 in Topeka. He survives.She was employed by Capitol Federal Savings & Loan as a data processor for 51 years, retiring in...
Virginia Bulla Allen
Nov 18, 2016
Virginia (Bulla) Allen, 93, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, at Manor Care Health Services.Virginia was born on April 18, 1923, in Uniontown, KS, to Clarence E. and Nancy M. (Schubert) Bulla. She graduated from Fort Scott High School, in 1941 and later attended Huff's Business College. Virginia moved to Topeka in 1944. She worked for Stormont Vail Health as...
Eileen Montgomery
Nov 16, 2016
Eileen Montgomery, 99, Topeka, formerly of Holyrood, KS passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016.She was born August 17, 1917, in Pierceville, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Martha (Orf) Borger. She graduated from Pierceville High School and Halstead Hospital Nursing School with her RN.On February 7, 1942, she married Les Montgomery in Reno, NV. He preceded her in death in...
Donna Jean Grienke
Nov 12, 2016
Donna Jean Grienke, 82, Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016.She was born January 10, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ronnie Shell and Myrtle Pearce. Donna was a homemaker.Donna married Robert L. Grienke on December 3, 1953 in Foster's Church, Topeka, KS. He survives. Other survivors include their children: Marvin Grienke, Penny Cunningham, Sandra Tye, Mark Grienke; three...
Daniel L. Noller
Nov 11, 2016
Daniel Leonard Noller, 68, of Topeka, passed peacefully on Friday November 11, 2016 on Veteran's Day. Dan was born June 28, 1948 in Topeka the son of Leonard and Agnes (Glotzbach) Noller. Dan married Mary Cook on November 14, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dan was a veteran of the US Navy and enjoyed serving his country and helping people....
Carol C. Tantillo
Nov 11, 2016
Carol Cynthia Adler Tantillo went home to God in the early morning of Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. She was peaceful and sure of where she was going and wished the same for all who loved her.Carol was born to Mabel Gill Adler and Harolod C. Adler on March 1, 1937 in New York City. She grew up in Elmhurst, Queens...
Margaret Decock
Nov 9, 2016
Margaret Decock, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Margaret was born January 8, 1929 in Lyndon, the daughter of Charles and Effie Irvine. She graduated from Lyndon High School in 1947. Margaret married Ernest Decock on June 21, 1947. He passed away on November 9, 2003. Loving mother to Dennis Decock of Maple Hill,...
Everett Wayne Cutsinger
Nov 6, 2016
Everett Wayne Cutsinger, 91, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016.He was born March 20, 1925, in Humphreys, Missouri, the son of George and Carrie Cutsinger. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII. Everett married Vera Burress on October 5, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Together they owned several businesses including Plaza Cleaners for over 20 years. He was...
Steven G. Long
Nov 6, 2016
Steven G. Long, 68, Kimberling City, MO, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016.He was born May 31, 1948, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Cliff and Ruth (Albee) Long. He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1966. Steve served in the U.S. Navy.Steve worked as a meter reader and journeyman lineman. He also served as assistant manager and business manager...
Marjorie Lois (Meyer) Harrison
Nov 6, 2016
Marjorie Lois (Meyer) Harrison, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Lexington Park, Topeka. Marjorie was born October 13, 1930 to Herman H. Meyer and Tillie (Richter) Meyer in Alma, KS. Baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church of Alma. Graduated from Alma High School and attended Palmer Business School in Manhattan and worked in both Manhattan...
Howard Ferdinand Saiger
Nov 4, 2016
Howard Ferdinand Saiger, 86, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully November 4, 2016, surrounded by loving family. He was born in Chicago March 30, 1930 to Ferdinand Severin Saiger and Elizabeth Madsen, who preceded him in death.Howard received both a B.S. and an M.S. degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, in 1951 and 1952. Following graduation, he enlisted in the...
Stephen D. Carroll
Nov 2, 2016
Stephen D. Carroll, 68, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016.He was born October 16, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Joan (Eldredge) Carroll. He graduated from Topeka West High School and worked for 21 years for the Kansas Department of Transportation. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Enterprise Ship and in California for two...
Ted Maupin
Nov 1, 2016
Ted "Teddy" Maupin (John T.), 75, known by his family as Teddy, went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2016, in Naples, FL. Ted married Bonnie in KS, in 1959 and they shared 56 years of marriage. They have two children, Tad and Toni, and 5 grandchildren. Ted was a Silver Eagle Scout. He was a graduate...
Michael Farmer
Oct 30, 2016
Michael "Weymouth" Farmer, 69, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, in Olathe, KS, surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born on February 11, 1947, in Washington D.C., to Joseph and Evalena (Horton) Farmer. Michael's family moved to Kansas City when he was quite young. He graduated in 1965 from Washington High School. He continued his education at the University...
Shirley J. Rausch
Oct 30, 2016
Shirley Jane Rausch, 93, Topeka, passed away October 30, 2016, at a local hospital.She was born September 21, 1923, in Topeka, the daughter of Hazel Klingaman Rogers and Dean F. Rogers.Shirley graduated from Topeka High School in 1941 and attended Washburn University, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, editor of the Washburn Review, and recipient of the...
June M. Currie
Oct 30, 2016
June M. Currie, 82, of Topeka, passed on to eternal life Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Brookdale in Topeka. She was born June, 1934 in Iowa Point, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Alpha (Cunningham) Painter.June graduated from Morrill High School and then moved to Topeka. June married Earle D. Currie on October 2, 1953 in Topeka. He preceded her...
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