George Robert Hess
Apr 4, 2014
George Robert "Bob" Hess, 87, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed into Heaven peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2014 at The Villages of Southern Hills after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Iola, Kansas on September 9, 1926 to George William and Doris Ann Wolfe Hess. Bob was raised on a farm he loved in Stark, Kansas where he...
Genevive A. Drummond
Apr 3, 2014
Genevieve Arminta Bray Cowell Drummond, 94, of Topeka, died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at a Brewster Place Health Center.She was born August 28, 1919, in Topeka; and married Albert J. Cowell May 1, 1940, who was killed in France during WWII. They had a son, David Eugene and a daughter Marilyn Kay Cowell. She married Zeno P. Drummond June 29,...
Monica L. Hernandez
Apr 3, 2014
Monica L. Hernandez, 65, Hoyt, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014.Monica was born October 18, 1948 in Topeka, the daughter of Louis Chavez and Frances Mullinix. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1966 and attended Highland Community College.She was employed as a Secretary at Topeka State Hospital and other agencies in the State of Kansas for over 38 years,...
Bonita L. Hartzell
Apr 3, 2014
Bonita "Bonnie" L. Hartzell, 81, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014.Bonnie was born September 23, 1932, in Topeka, daughter of William and Florence (Young) Morgan. She married Allen Hartzell on December 20, 1951. In her younger years, Bonnie worked at Hallmark Cards in Topeka. She was a homemaker for the majority of her life.She was a member of...
Lois E. Repp
Mar 31, 2014
Lois Evelyn Repp, 87, left her earthly home at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka to go to her heavenly home on Monday, March 31, 2014. Lois was born on April 16, 1926 in Keats, KS the daughter of Arthur V. and Kathryn M. Nelson. They preceded her in death. She grew up on various farms in the Riley, KS...
Marjorie Samsel
Mar 30, 2014
Marjorie Samsel, 84, Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born July 24, 1929, in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford and Hannah (Thomas) Raub. Marjorie was employed by the Duffens Optical for over 20 years, retiring in 1994.Marjorie married Edgar Arthur Samsel on January 29, 1949 in Marysville, Kansas. He preceded her in death...
Lila B. Lothson
Mar 29, 2014
Lila (Borgman) Lothson, 84, passed away quietly in her sleep Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Midland Hospice. Lila was a native Kansan, born and raised in Ellsworth County. She lived in Topeka since the 1950s. She was dedicated to her family, friends, teaching, church and community. Lila will be missed by many. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.To share...
Mabel Irene Covey
Mar 28, 2014
Mrs. Mabel Irene Covey, 99, of Topeka died on Friday, March 28, 2014 at McCrite Plaza. She was born September 9, 1914 at Denison, KS. She was the daughter of Emerick and Martha Richards Cutter. Her adopted parents were Oscar and Zella Britton of Clinton, KS.She attended Lawrence High School and graduated from Oread High School at K.U.She was married...
Mary E. Blackmore
Mar 25, 2014
Mary Blackmore, 83, of Topeka, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Mary was born on September 13, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Gregory and Mary (Woods) Herndon. She graduated from Fayette High School in Fayette, MO. She was married to Charles F. Clark on April 13, 1951. She was later married to James F. Blackmore in May of 1973; he...
Clarence Dahlstrom
Mar 24, 2014
Clarence "Tuck" Dahlstrom, 91, passed away on March 24, 2014, at Lexington Park Nursing Facility. He was born October 5, 1922, the son of Gotthard and Agnes Stenman Dahlstrom. He attended Topeka public schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1940. Clarence married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Tudhope, on October 16, 1943. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in...
Margaret "Mickey" Osborn
Mar 24, 2014
Margaret Mary "Mickey" Osborn, 84, Topeka, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. She was born April 24, 1929, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Effie Wirsig. Mickey was a secretary and bookkeeper at the Topeka Capital Journal, where she retired.She was a member and pianist of the University United Methodist Church. Mickey was president of Sigma Beta Phi...
Rahidi N. Davis
Mar 22, 2014
Rahidi "Nick" Davis, 39, of Holton, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014.Nick was born October 30, 1974, in East Chicago, Indiana, son of Ricardo Davis and Michele Clark. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, and master's degree in business. Nick worked at Payless Shoe Distribution Center, Topeka.He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Essie Mae...
Beulah Wilkinson Summers
Mar 22, 2014
Beulah Wilkinson Summers, 93, Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014.Beulah was born February 5, 1921 in rural Worth County, Missouri, the daughter of Allie Maudelin and Ransom E. Wilkinson. She graduated from Rural Worth County High School in Grant City, MO and received a Bachelor's degree from NW Missouri State in 1942. She received a Masters of Education from...
Betty J. Calderwood
Mar 21, 2014
Betty J. Calderwood, 89, Topeka, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 at McCrite Plaza.Betty was born May 31, 1924 in Herington, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Monroe) Fahringer. She grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School.She had worked for Silver Lake State Bank and later was a receptionist for Menninger's for 19 years, retiring in 1992.She...
Carolyn M. Kappelmann
Mar 19, 2014
Carolyn M. Kappelmann, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. She was born November 16, 1932 in Passaic, NJ, the daughter of Wallace and Hazel Coumbs Maull. Carol graduated from Rutherford High School in the class of 1950. She attended Mount Holyoke College. She received her BA in Education from Washburn University in 1964 and her MS...
Doris I. Pile
Mar 17, 2014
Doris Irene Pile, 88, Topeka, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014.Doris was born May 1, 1925 in Marseilles, IL, the daughter of Samuel and Bessie (Shank) Johnson. She attended Marseilles schools and graduated from Marseilles High School in 1943. She worked for Chicago Bridge and Iron Company in Seneca, IL before attending American School of Beauty Culture in Chicago.She opened...
Nancy Ann Wentling
Mar 15, 2014
Nancy Ann Wentling, the daughter of George and Jessie (Ohlendorf) Schultz, was born in Quincy, Illinois on July 30, 1929, and departed our fellowship on March 15, 2014, at the Brewster Place Heath Center.Nancy grew up in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School, working various jobs while growing up. While still in her teens, she was offered an opportunity...
Rosetta Louise Illig
Mar 15, 2014
Rosetta Louise Illig, 85, of Topeka, died on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Midland Hospice House. Louise was born on November 16, 1928 in Ozawkie to John and Lilly (Meyers) Metzger. She graduated from Ozawkie High School and during her time there she was a member of the State Championship basketball team. After graduation, Louise moved to Topeka and shortly...
Jean A. Ellis
Mar 15, 2014
Jean A. Ellis, 88, of Topeka, passed away March 15, 2014, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born January 12, 1926, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of James E. and Emma (Matthews) Clark. On September 18, 1944, in Washington, Kansas, she married Leon Ellis. He survives. Other survivors include daughter, Patty (Fred) White; son, Kenneth Ellis; sister, Vivian Edwards; two...
Edith L. Musick
Mar 13, 2014
Edith L. Musick, 96, of Medina, OH formerly of Overbrook, died on Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Medina, OH. Edith was born on November 13, 1914 to Rutherford and Nellie (Sutton) Crady in Fairfield, Montana. She was married to Ellis Musick on September 13, 1937 in Topeka; he preceded her in death on August 3, 1979. Survivors include a son,...
