Sydney Clarence Fluke
Sep 6, 2024
Sydney Clarence Fluke, 98, Topeka, entered into his eternal rest on Sept. 6, 2024. He was born December 27, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Melvina M. Robbins Fluke and Paul Clair FlukeHe attended Topeka High School prior to enlisting in the Navy in December, 1943. He served for 4 years as a coxswain during WWII in the Mediterranean...
Henry "Hal" Liddell Hudson, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
Henry L. (Hal) Hudson, Jr. of Topeka, Kansas passed away on September 5, 2024. He was 90 years old. The son of Henry Liddell and Martha Virginia Burdette Hudson, Hal was born on January 16, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina. Hal married LaVona Ruth Gercken on June 7, 1959 in Garden City, Kansas. The couple shared great joy in raising...
Linda Jean Pape
Aug 29, 2024
Linda Jean Pape, 57, of Topeka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2024, at Midland Hospice House. She was born on August 16, 1967, to Kenneth and Grace (Smith) Taylor at Topeka, KS. She came into this world as a surprise, there was only supposed to be one baby and there were two, twins,...
Mary Louise "Ml" Davis
Aug 27, 2024
Mary Louise (ML) Davis, 102, passed away peacefully on August 27, having spent her final hours with her devoted children. ML was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was bright, warm, and insightful, and radiated a genuine zest for life. Her gentle wit and delightful sense of humor were a treasure. Her faith, patient resilience,...
James Lee "Jim" Brunkhardt
Aug 27, 2024
James Lee Brunkhardt, 84, of Topeka and Mission Hills, Kansas, passed away on August 27, 2024 at Midland Hospice House.Jim was born in Denver, Colorado on May 28, 1940 to Albert and Katherine (Fritzler) Brunkhardt. He attended Denver North High School where he was Senior Class President and lettered in both baseball and basketball. One of his greatest memories was...
Heidi N. Godfrey
Aug 21, 2024
Heidi Nicole Neely Godfrey of Topeka passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 49. Heidi had been ill the last two years with kidney problems. Heidi was surrounded by loved ones. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.
She is survived by her father James Starbuck and mother, Deanna Dorene Starbuck of Auburn. She...
Donald Lee Bleam
Aug 15, 2024
Donald Bleam, 77, of Auburn, passed away on August 15, 2024 at Aldersgate Village.He was born on August 31, 1946 to John and Jacqueline (Yotter) Bleam at Topeka, KS.Don grew up in Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964, then served in the Kansas Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1969. Don moved to Texas...
Joanne H. Teeter
Aug 14, 2024
JoAnne Teeter, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, on her 70th wedding anniversary to husband Stanley Teeter. Three days before her death, Jody and Stan were honored at a party where more than 120 friends and family offered tributes about their lives and marriage. JoAnne was born on December 1, 1933, in Phoenix, Arizona, the...
Charles Ray "Joe" Abbey
Aug 13, 2024
Charles Ray "Joe" Abbey, 87, of Topeka, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born February 9,1937 in Mountain View Mo. to A.C "Pal" and Ida (Becker) Abbey. He Married Patricia L. Conway February 9, 1958. Joe worked for Bob Florence Contractors for 40 years and was a member of Local Union 2014. He was also a member of...
Patricia "Patti" Lynn Mathews
Aug 12, 2024
Patricia Lynn Mathews, 71, of Lecompton, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 after a long battle dealing with nerve pain after multiple strokes. She was born December 12, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Loren and Alyce (Walker) Lewis. Patti graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971. She later attended Emporia State University. Patti dedicated 25 years of...
Nancy Jane Jacobson
Aug 5, 2024
Nancy Jane Nelson Jacobson was born on December 22, 1944 to the Rev. Ernest J. and Winifred H. (Edwards) Nelson in Portage, Wisconsin. She passed away at her home on the family farm on Monday, August 5, 2024. Nancy Jacobson was raised in various communities in Michigan, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. She graduated as Valedictorian from high school in Avon,...
Leslie "Les" Hughes
Aug 4, 2024
Leslie “Les” Hughes, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was born August 22, 1947, in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth (Plain) Hughes. He graduated from Waverly High School. Following graduation, he attended Kansas State Teachers College now known as Emporia State University and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. Les married Patricia "Pat"...
Preston Robert Williams
Aug 4, 2024
Preston Robert Williams, of Topeka, Kansas, beloved husband, dad, and papa, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 73. Preston was born to the late Robert and Zephyr Williams on May 12, 1951, in Topeka, KS. He is survived by his wife Nadine, son Travis, and granddaughter Kiara of Lee’s Summit, MO,...
Steve Means
Aug 1, 2024
Steve R. Means, 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born September 10, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Johnny Means, Sr. and Irene Forbes. He graduated from Shawnee Mission High school. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served until 1978. He was a maintenance man for over 30 years....
Darwin Olin Waldy
Jul 31, 2024
Darwin Olin Waldy, 83, of Topeka, met his Savior face to face, on July 31, 2024 at Oakley Place. He was born on December 9, 1940 to Milton and Camilla (Kitt) Waldy in Topeka, Kansas. Darwin worked as a salesperson, business manager, and business owner for forty nine years. On August 21, 1960, he married Dolores Cochran. Natives of Topeka,...
Sandra Gail Morris
Jul 31, 2024
Sandra Gail Morris, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence. She was born on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Albert J and Mary E (Johnson) Carlson in Topeka, KS. Sandra attended Topeka High School and then was united in marriage to Frank Morris on July 20, 1963. They were...
Lloyd "Alan" Ratzloff
Jul 29, 2024
Lloyd “Alan” Ratzloff, 51, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on July 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Alan was born on September 9, 1972, in Marion, Kansas, the son of Lloyd Ray Ratzloff and Cynthia Ann (Cosby) Catt. He attended Royal Valley High School , where he played football and wrestled. Alan was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hand fishing,...
Vivian And Albert Jackson
Jul 29, 2024
Vivian R Hankamer Jackson age 98 passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, in Austin, Tx. She was born on September 16, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas to Hazel Jackson Hankamer and Adolf John Hankamer. Vivian grew up in Topeka, Kansas and attended Topeka Schools. She was the oldest of three children, a brother, John and a sister, Norma, who both...
George Washington Rucker Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
George Washington Rucker Jr., 82, of Topeka, passed away on July 28, 2024, at his home.He was born on February 5, 1942, the son of George Sr. and Jo Pearl (Adams) Rucker in Clarksville, Texas.George was nick named "sad sack" because when he was in band, his uniform was too big.The older ladies in the neighbor hood were very fond...
James Allen Rasmussen
Jul 28, 2024
James A Rasmussen, 87, of Topeka, passed away on July 28, 2024 at Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Medical Center. James was born on May 14, 1937, to Norman and Martha (Schultz) Rasmussen in Chicago, IL. James was a veteran of the United States Air. He worked as a Machinist for Welch Manufacturing. On, February 14, 1959 he married Joyce Rasmussen. They resided...
