Lois Maxine Johnson
Apr 10, 2024
Lois Johnson, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a short illness Wednesday, April 10. 2024 at Midland Hospice House with family by her side. She was born December 28, 1929 in Soldier, Ks, the daughter of George and Gertie (Flanders) Scheidegger. Lois graduated from Soldier High School in 1947. Lois worked briefly at National Reserve Life...
Patricia "Pat" L. Vines
Apr 7, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Lee Vines, 93, of Holton, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born October 27, 1931, in Cawker City, Kansas, the daughter of Howard and Freda (Norton) Beam. She graduated from Nortonville High School in 1949. After graduation, she went to business college in Lawrence, Kansas. Patricia worked for the State of Kansas as a Punch Key...
Joan Weiser
Apr 6, 2024
Joan (Bechtel) Weiser was born 92 years ago in Manhattan, Kansas to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bechtel. There she also met the love of her life and husband, Richard (deceased) of 53 years. She is survived by three children, Julie Weber (Dr. Michael) of Topeka, Rick Weiser (Mindy) of Overland Park, Kansas and Mary Hamilton (Dr. Scott) of Topeka; 10...
Amy Elizabeth (Weinkauf) Thomas
Apr 6, 2024
Amy Elizabeth (Weinkauf) Thomas, 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born November 17, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Gary and Irene (Ahlers) Weinkauf. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was baptized on December 12, 1971 by Rev. J.G. Jacobson and was confirmed on Palm Sunday, March...
Marilyn Jane (Libby) Johnson
Apr 4, 2024
Marilyn Jane (Libby) Johnson, 99, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024.She was born September 15, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Frances (Guy) Libby. She graduated Paseo High School in 1941 and attended business college in Kansas City.On November 22, 1947 she married Charlie R. Johnson in Kansas City, Missouri. They were blessed with...
Willard Martin Hasty, Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
Willard Martin Hasty, Jr., 81, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024.He was born December 27, 1942, in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Willard A., Sr. and Mary Ellen (Kirby) Hasty. Willard was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. In February 2000, he married Patricia Kay Hasty in...
Gerald Whipple
Apr 2, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Whipple, 62, of Topeka, suddenly passed away on April 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1962 in Fort Yates, ND, he is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Jerry retired two years ago from a long and successful career as a Systems Analyst. In Topeka he worked for Stormont...
Jacqueline Kathryn Brittain
Mar 29, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Kathryn Brittain, 99, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.She was born December 16, 1924, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of John and Vera (Parkin) Wagg. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1942 and attended classes at Emporia State University. Jackie married Kenneth L. Brittain on June 4, 1943, in Osage City and they...
Carolyn Montgomery
Mar 27, 2024
Carolyn Montgomery, 75, of Topeka, passed away on March 27, 2024 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on February 26, 1949 to James and Georgia (Shields) Spiker here in Topeka, Kansas. Carolyn worked as a food technology lab technician at Hills Pet Nutrition for 24 years. On May 29, 1987, she married Theodore "Ted" Montgomery. Carolyn and Ted lived in...
Alexandra Nataly Wright
Mar 25, 2024
A choice daughter of God, Alexandra "Cindy" Wright, 49, of Topeka, returned home to Him on March 25, 2024. She was born on November 27, 1974, to Jose Sejas and Liliana Mendoza in La Paz, Bolivia. Alexandra moved to Miami, Florida in her teen years and was very proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America...
Esther Louise Toburen
Mar 25, 2024
Esther Louise Toburen, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.She was born October 17, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of David and Gladys (Purkeypile) Coffman. She graduated from Topeka High School.Esther married Dwaine Merle Toburen on November 5, 1956 in Blue Rapids, KS. They welcomed four children, Rodney, Randy, Anita and Diana. Together Dwaine and Esther, enjoyed...
Rodney Alan Chmidling
Mar 22, 2024
Rodney Alan Chmidling, 58, passed away Friday, March 22nd, 2024. He was born November 15, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Francis J. Chmidling and Patricia A. (Chmidling) Clark. Rodney is survived by his mother, Pat Clark; brother, Tim Chmidling of Berryton, KS; sister, Sherry (David) Umscheid of Eudora, KS; step brothers, Dave, Tim and Bruce Clark; step sister,...
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...
