Jean Carlene Myers
Mar 22, 2024
Jean Carlene Myers, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024.She was born July 11, 1933, in Hiawatha, Kansas, the daughter of William and Maude (Hurd) Davis. Jean spent a large portion of her childhood in Tennessee. Her family later moved back to Kansas and she graduated from Highland High School. After graduation she attended Highland Junior College and...
Madelyn Franzke
Mar 21, 2024
Madelyn Fleek Franzke, 96, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024.She was born January 8, 1928, in Blair, Kansas, the daughter of Evert and Armel (Lewis) Fleek. She graduated from Topeka High School 1945 and went on to Washburn University to earn her Bachelor's Degree in 1949.Prior to starting a family, Madelyn taught 3rd grade. Once her children were...
Elizabeth A. Schuette
Mar 20, 2024
Elizabeth A. Schuette, 94, of Topeka, passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born on December 30, 1929 to Warren and Geraldine (Foust) Roose in Topeka, Kansas.She married Clarence J. Schuette on July 9, 1950. He passed away on February 27, 2021.She is preceded in death by her husband; Clarence J. Schuette, grandson; Christopher M. Schuette, sisters; Charlotte Gallaway,...
Jenelle Davis Carkhuff
Mar 19, 2024
Jenelle Davis Carkhuff passed away on March 19, 2024, at Homestead of Topeka in Topeka, Kansas. Born to Helen Frances Boltz Davis and Donald Drew Davis on July 11, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, Jenelle's life was one of joy, generosity, love, service and faith.Jenelle grew up moving between Topeka and various cities in Missouri along with her brother Kenny (Judy)...
Johanna Miglino Hanks
Mar 18, 2024
Johanna Miglino Hanks, of Topeka Kansas, went to her eternal heavenly home; Monday, March 18, 2024. She was born June 24th, 1929 in Manhattan, NY. The daughter of Nicolo and Nicoletta (Baldo) Miglino. She was one of four siblings growing up in NY during the Depression. Johanna attended Catholic school on the Lower East Side and then in Williamsburg, Brooklyn...
Ronald Lee Christie
Mar 17, 2024
Ronald Lee "Ron" Christie, 68, of Overbrook, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.He was born March 6, 1956, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Elmer and E. Nadine (Redford) Christie. He graduated Lawrence High School in 1975. He served in the Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA and also served...
Marion Yvonne Johnson
Mar 15, 2024
Marion Yvonne Johnson, affectionately known as "Mary," was born on June 28, 1957, in Junction City, Kansas, and went on to be with the Lord on March 15, 2024. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Jack and Leola Johnson, and her mother Lena Fielder, all of whom preceded her in death.Mary graduated from Junction City High School, attended Coffeyville...
Scott Alan Stringer
Mar 14, 2024
Scott Alan Stringer, 59, of Topeka, passed away on March 14, 2024 at home. He was born on July 29, 1964 to William and Carla (Gallihugh) Stringer in Battle Creek, Michigan. Scott worked as a Warehouse Laborer for Frito Lay and Heinz. On May 7, 2005, he married Linda Lee Stringer (Yslas). Scott and Linda lived in Topeka, Kansas. Scott...
Jerry Lee Jackson
Mar 13, 2024
Jerry Lee Jackson, 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.He was born November 23, 1953, in Troy, Kansas, the son Marion John and Dolores Ann (Frederick) Jackson. He was a 1971 graduate of Troy High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement from Washburn University in 2013. Mr. Jackson began his military career in the United...
Arle Ann Lamberd
Mar 12, 2024
Arle Ann (Bryant) Lamberd, 79, of Topeka, passed away March 12, 2024 at Rolling Hills Health and Rehab in Topeka, KS. She was born March 14, 1944 to Arley and Martha (Gossage) Bryant in Excelsior Springs, MO. On October 19, 1974 she married Dennis Lamberd, with whom she raised five children. Arle Ann graduated from Concordia High School in Concordia,...
Max Benjamin Wickizer
Mar 11, 2024
Max Benjamin Wickizer, 1, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024.He was born May 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Ben Wickizer and Brenda Lopez. Max is survived by his parents and siblings, Ruby Wickizer 6, Madelyn Wickizer 3, and Bruce Wickizer newborn.Max enjoyed smiling and laughing while playing with his toys. He had fun watching...
Debbie Borchardt
Mar 11, 2024
Debbie S. Borchardt, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024.She was born October 2, 1951, in Northfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Roger and Beverly (Neumann) Collins. She graduated from Burnsville High School in 1971.Debbie was a cashier at many retail establishments in her life, most notable being Walmart. She was also employed at the bindery before it closed...
Craig E. Mccoy
Mar 11, 2024
Craig E. McCoy, 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday March 11th, 2024. He was born June 20th, 1945 in Fairfield, California, the son of Edward and Virginia (Piercy) McCoy.Craig graduated from Topeka West High School and Washburn University with a bachelor's degree in business and accounting. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam.Craig started his career in accounting...
Cornell Lately
Mar 9, 2024
Cornell Lately, 61, of Topeka, passed away on March 9, 2024 peacefully at home. He was born on April 2, 1962 to Wiley and Vera (Hammond) Lately in St. Louis, MO. Cornell worked as a Construction Worker, and was an excellent athlete at Junction City High School. Cornell and Shirley Lindsey lived in Topeka, Kansas. Cornell is survived by his...
Vera Sutton Pearce
Mar 7, 2024
Vera Sutton Pearce, 86, of Topeka, passed away on March 7, 2024 at Midland Hospice House. Vera Sharon Jantz was born on November 9, 1937 to Dan and Belle (Bailey) Jantz in McPherson, KS. She was the youngest of 7 children. She graduated from high school, and worked as a typist and legal secretary for 2 years.She met and married...
Linda Sue Humphries
Mar 6, 2024
Linda Sue (Smajstrla) Humphries, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.She was born January 19, 1951, in Corsicana, Texas, the daughter of Herman and Leona (Koucerk) Smajstrla. She was a graduate of Alvarado Texas High School. Linda was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for various hospitals and clinics, retiring in 2006.Linda married Pat Alan Humphries on June...
Nancy Louise Hawkins
Mar 4, 2024
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8"Therefore we...
John Davis Haynes
Mar 3, 2024
John's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.John Davis Haynes, 74, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Brewster Place Health Center.He was born on February 9, 1950 in Topeka, Kansas to John Shepard Haynes and Catherine Mae (Davis) Haynes. He graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University.He retired from...
Pauline Robinson
Mar 3, 2024
Pauline's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.Pauline Grace Madden Robinson, 99, of Topeka, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living.Pauline began working as a Home Economics teacher in 1954 at Highland Park High School. She moved to Shawnee Heights Middle School when it opened, staying only one term...
Robert T. Kohnlein
Mar 1, 2024
Robert "Bob" T. Kohnlein died Friday, March 1, 2024 at his home in Topeka, Kan.Born Dec. 31, 1954 in Harrisburg, PA, he graduated from Central Dauphin East High School.He studied mathematics and science at Slippery Rock College and the Harrisburg Area Community College, then joined the U.S. Navy in January 1980 serving on the USS Downes. He toured the world...
