Obituaries
Eufrosyne "Molly" Pfamatter
Feb 24, 2024
Eufrosyne "Molly" Pfamatter, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024.She was born April 28, 1939, in Schwartzenfeld, Germany. She met the love of her life, Charles, while attending a Catholic School and they were married in 1963. She moved to the United States. They had three children, Lydia, Karl and Anthony. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping...
Barbara Manspeaker
Feb 24, 2024
Barbara Jean Manspeaker, devoted wife, loving mother, and the best "Nana" to her five "perfect" grandchildren passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. "Barb," as she was known to all who loved her, bravely fought cancer over the past 19 months with grace, positivity, and a continued desire to learn all she could about every soul who crossed her path.Barb...
Jo Ann Hanson
Feb 21, 2024
Jo Ann Sage Hanson, 97, passed away quietly at Presbyterian Manor, an elder care facility in Topeka, KansasShe was born on June 14, 1926, in Springfield, Missouri, to Ruth (Womack) Sage and Harvey Sage. She lived in Missouri until age 14 when she moved with her father to San Diego, California. Her mother joined them shortly thereafter. She attended San...
Sherry Potter
Feb 20, 2024
Sherry Potter, 88, of Topeka, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1935 to Paul and Cleda (Noland) Tabor at Kansas City, MO. Sherry spent most of her early years in Topeka, KS. Sherry worked in personnel at Mutual of Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska for many years retiring as assistant vice...
Larry Donald Cranwell
Feb 19, 2024
Larry Donald Cranwell, 82, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024.He was born July 29, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Donald and Wilma (Michaels) Cranwell. Larry attended a one room school house from 1st through 8th grade at Jack Rabbit. He graduated from Melvern High School in 1959. Larry joined the United States Navy at the age...
Jimmie Leon Cole
Feb 17, 2024
Jimmie Leon Cole, 82, Topeka, went to be with his Lord Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 4th, 1941 in Neodesha, KS to Francis W. and C. Maxine (Hummel) Cole. The oldest of six, He quickly learned the value of hard work helping his family on their farm in southern Kansas.Jimmie and his family...
Dixie Gayle Daugherty
Feb 14, 2024
Dixie Gayle Daugherty, 61, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.She was born March 28, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Gene and Margaret (Wirsig) Osborn. She attended Topeka High School. Dixie loved Jesus and was strong in her faith. She was collector of new friends and found enjoyment in collecting little trinkets. She found pleasure in the...
James Emory Smith
Feb 12, 2024
Dr. James (Jim) Smith passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born July 9, 1951, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the son of William and Josephine (Everett) Smith. Dr. Smith had been a Professor in the Social Work Department since 2008.Jim earned his BA in Sociology in 1975 from Hampton Institute, Hampton, VA. He earned his Master of...
Scott George Senne
Feb 10, 2024
Scott Senne, 82, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home. A celebration of life is planned and will be announced soon.To share a memory of Scott or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Thelma Jane Martin
Feb 10, 2024
Thelma J. Martin, age 94, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Thelma was born in Rossville, KS, May 12, 1929 the daughter of Shirley and Edna Parr. She was the youngest of five daughters, Lois (Carl) Clanton, Lorene (Marlin) Harth, Shirley Maxine (Joe) Stadler and Thora (George) Stadler all who preceded her...
Elva Nadine Blackwell
Feb 5, 2024
On August 18th, 1930 in Topeka, the best pie crust maker ever, was born at home because she and her people were not allowed in a hospital. Elva Nadine Sudduth was the second of three children born to Charles Sheldon Sudduth and Mildred M. (Jones). She grew up on Locust St. with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, just doors away...
Leland Eugene Kling
Feb 1, 2024
Leland Eugene Kling, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024.He was born December 30, 1949, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Francis "Barney" and Mildred (Sproul) Kling. He was a graduate of Soldier High School and received a bachelor's degree in business from Washburn University and an accounting degree from Washburn University. Leland was employed by the Security...
Mireya Ann Keck
Jan 30, 2024
Mireya Ann Keck, 8, of Wakarusa, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born December 6, 2015, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel and Kathleen (Perron) Keck. Her adoption was finalized on October 9, 2019 in honor of her Grandpa Perron's birthday. Mireya had a wonderful team from Farley...
Debra Lynn Grondahl
Jan 29, 2024
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Grondahl, 74, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family on January 29, 2024.She was born on September 8, 1949, the daughter of Richard and Doris (Dryden) Dodson in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1967. Debbie met the love of her life, Orvin Grondahl, Jr., while he was stationed in Topeka...
Ken Bradley Lomax
Jan 27, 2024
Ken B. Lomax, 79, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 surrounded by family.He was born July 21, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Loyd and Erma (Bradley) Lomax. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1963, then attended Emporia State and Washburn University.Ken married Shirley Larimer on June 11, 1966 in Topeka, KS. Ken worked 32...
Marian Ruth Brumley
Jan 27, 2024
Marian Ruth Brumley (83), of Topeka, passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born June 21, 1940 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Lucille (Rake) Kampschroeder. Marian graduated from Topeka High School in 1958. Marian worked for Duffen's Optical and later became a floral designer for Wilson Florist. Marian loved gardening! She was a member of the Meade...
Mark Huske
Jan 25, 2024
Mark G. Huske, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024.He was born February 23, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jake Huske and Betty (Hargis) Valyer. Mark worked many years at Joe Little's General Contractors in Topeka.On November 23, 1977, he married Deanna Harmon in Topeka. She preceded him in death on June 21, 2022. He was...
Gregory William Daniels
Jan 24, 2024
Gone too soon, Gregory "Greg" William Daniels, 56, of Topeka, passed away on January 24, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Greg was born on February 17, 1967, to Jerry and Sharon (Moore) Daniels in St. Joseph, MO; the family later moved to Effingham, KS. After his parents divorced, Greg...
Kenneth Edwin Adams
Jan 23, 2024
Kenneth Edwin Adams of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on January 23, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born September 21, 1936, in Wheaton, Kansas, to parents Kenneth Vincent and Dorothy Beth (Huggins) Adams, both of whom preceded him in death. Ken was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Adams, and his sister, Janet Bartholemew. Ken graduated from...
Betty Marie Nelson
Jan 23, 2024
Betty Nelson , 62, of Topeka, passed away on January 23, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1961 to Frank and Katherine (Rosean) McMaster at Topeka, KS. Betty worked as a Retail Stocker for Wal-Mart for 20yrs She loved her kids and Grandkids dearly, loved being outside and working in the yard.On December 21st 1984...
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