Betty Irene Deitrich
Dec 25, 2023
Betty Irene Deitrich, 87, of Carbondale, Kansas, passed away December 25th, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.She was born March 30th, 1936, in Fayette, Missouri to Harold C. Figgins and Maggie I. Smothers.Betty married Bill L. Deitrich on October 2nd, 1963, in Clinton, Missouri.The newlyweds moved to Carbondale, Kansas in 1964. In 1968 she started her licensed home daycare...
Carol Ruth Tudder
Dec 24, 2023
Carol Ruth Tudder 94, formerly of Topeka, passed away December 24, 2023, at Azria Care Center in Clarinda, Iowa.She was born on May 3, 1929 to Ora and Gertie (O'Neal) Gillett in Island City, Missouri. Carol was the tenth of ten children.Carol attended various country schools in Gentry County, Missouri before being a proud graduate of Stanberry High School in...
Florence M. Painter
Dec 24, 2023
Florence Marie (Jones) Painter was born on January 21, 1923. She was married to Melvin Curtis Painter on December 25, 1947, on her family farm in Reading, Kansas. He proceeded her in death on September 23, 1986. Also proceeding her in death were her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Philip Ascher, son-in-law Jim Schalansky, and granddaughter Julie Schalansky.Florence was born...
Marikay Peterman
Dec 21, 2023
Marikay Miller Peterman passed away on December 20th, 2023 to join her Heavenly Father. She was born on March 9th, 1950 in Vassar, Kansas to Wallace Herman Miller and Patricia Ann King Miller. She grew up on her family's farm in Vassar, Kansas and graduated from Lyndon High School in 1968, followed by cosmetology school. She and her late husband,...
James K. Van Slyke, Ii
Dec 21, 2023
James K. ("Jim") Van Slyke II, Age 66, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born on November 3, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James K. and Mary E. (Fuller) Van Slyke. He attended Randolph Elementary and Boswell Junior High School and graduated at the top of his class at Topeka High School in...
Billy D. Lehman
Dec 15, 2023
Billy "Bill" Lehman, 78, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023.He was born May 27, 1945, in Linn, Kansas, the son of Herman and Christina (Boerger) Lehman. He graduated from Linn High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Air Force. Bill married Cheryl Oelschlager on September 25, 1969 in Topeka, KS. They welcomed two children to their...
Harvey Nichols Ferguson
Dec 12, 2023
Harvey Nichols Ferguson, 98, of Topeka, passed away on December 12, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born July 8, 1925 in a farm house just outside of Silver Lake, Ks to Oscar and Aline (Tilford) Ferguson. He lived in Silver Lake until he entered the Army in 1943. He served in the Philipines and New Guinea with the...
Michael Schultes
Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Michael L Schultes, 73, of Topeka, passed away on December 12, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on December 29, 1949 to Milo and Lois (Gooden) Schultes in Topeka, Kansas. Michael was a proud graduate of Silver Lake High School in 1968. It was there that he met the love of his life, Regina (Stremming). They were...
John William Keil Jr.
Dec 11, 2023
John Keil Jr. of Topeka, KS passed away December 11, 2023. He was born March 15, 1932 the son of John & Vera (Smith) Keil in Topeka, Kansas. John graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. He worked for Kansas Inspection Bureau during and after graduation. He applied and received a job with the AT & SF Railroad in 1951....
Alice T. Kieffer
Dec 10, 2023
Alice T. Kieffer, 92, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.She was born September 14, 1931, in Saint Mary's, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence and Edith (Chelgreen) Tuberson.Alice graduated from Ridgway Centennial High School, Ridgway, PA. in 1949. After high school, she moved to Washington DC and began working for the FBI as a switch board operator. On February...
Franklin D. Morris
Dec 6, 2023
Franklin "Frank" D. Morris, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born November 2, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Frank and Eva (Wright) Morris. Frank married Sandra (Sandy) Gayle Morris on July 20, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas and they were married for 60 years. Frank would always remind his wife "I love you to...
Karen Miner
Dec 6, 2023
Karen Sue (Brown) Miner, 75, of Topeka Kansas passed away peacefully at her home on December 6, 2023. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma who enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with loved ones.She was preceded in death by her son Ronald Miner, her parents Earle and Marjorie Brown, and her sisters, Julie Mayne and Jean Brockman.Karen...
Camille Boyce Hale
Dec 3, 2023
Camille Boyce Hale, 70, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.She was born December 13, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Bud Forbes and Anna Fudge. Camille went to Topeka West High School. She later attended Florissant Valley Community College and earned an Associate's Degree. Camille was employed by Archway Communities as a Substance Abuse Counselor. She helped...
Carla Sue (Logan) Burdick
Dec 3, 2023
Carla Sue (Logan) Burdick, 74, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.She was born July 4, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of E. Dale and Carol (Blythe) Logan. She graduated from Dover High School. Carla was a medical records clerk for the Shawnee County Health Department, where she worked several years before retiring.She was a member of Dover Federated...
Joyce Louise Rasmussen
Dec 2, 2023
Joyce Louise Rasmussen, 85, of Topeka, passed away on December 2, 2023 at University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1938 to Albert and Velora (Laude) Barnes in Yates Center, Kansas. Joyce worked for the State of Kansas, for 38 years.On February 14, 1959 she married James Rasmussen. Joyce and James lived in Topeka, Kansas. She...
Maryann Dugan
Dec 1, 2023
Mary Ann Dugan, 79, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.She was born January 1, 1944, in Evanston, Illinois. She was the daughter of Robert and Celeste (Glass) Hornung. She graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel in Wichita, KS. Mary Ann attended Kansas State University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught for several years in Holton...
Joyce Elizabeth Callahan - Barker
Nov 30, 2023
Joyce Barker, 66, of Topeka, passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1957 to Harold and Valeta (Burgert) Callahan in Fairbury, Nebraska. Joyce worked as a Registered Nurse/Missionary in the Philippines. She was a member of Topeka Bible Church. Joyce is survived by her son; Jonathan W Barker, brother; Bill (Lori) Callahan. She was preceded...
Joe Donald
Nov 28, 2023
Our dear, Joe Donald, 65, entered his home in heaven Tuesday, November 28, 2023.He was born February 21, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Paul Donald and Carol (Johnson) Boles.Joe was a real estate investor in Topeka, a career he held all of his life. He also served as a journeyman electrician at the United States Postal Service in...
Donald D. Barry
Nov 28, 2023
Donald D. BarryApril 25th, 1937 – November 28th, 2023Donald D. Barry, passed away on November 28th, 2023.Don was born on April 25th, 1937, in Kane, Illinois the son of Robert and Geneva Barry. Don grew up in Wood River, Illinois, attending Wood River High School. Thereafter, he attended Kirksville University on a basketball scholarship, later transferring to Southern Illinois University...
Antonio "Tony" Ramos
Nov 25, 2023
Antonio "Tony" Ramos, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.He was born June 13, 1931, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Estanislao and Mary (Cavello) Ramos. He graduated from Hutchinson High School. Tony attended Washburn University and graduated with an Associate Degree. Tony joined the United States Navy 1948 and proudly served for twenty years. He earned the...
