Pearl G. Colby
Apr 6, 2023
Pearl G. Colby, 84, of Topeka, passed away Thursday April 6, 2023 surrounded by family.She was born February 2, 1939, in Starkville Colorado the daughter of Horace and Nellie (Arnold) Colby. She graduated a year early from Hoehne High School in Honie Colorado and attended College at Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad Colorado.Pearl Married Morris J Britton in their...
Steven Ray Van Noy
Apr 3, 2023
Steven Van Noy, 59, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born June 25, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Beverley (Ward) Van Noy.Steven was employed by Swift Trucking Company. He became disabled in 2004. Steven was a proud member of the Cherokee tribe.Steven married Colleen (Ash) Van Noy on July 3, 2004 in Portland, Oregon. He...
Anthony Obregon
Apr 3, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Obregon, 61, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born July 18, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Simon and Cresencia (Almaguer) Obregon. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1979 and went on to attend Washburn University. Tony was a family man. His family meant the absolute world to him. His family always...
Gregory C. Halford
Apr 2, 2023
Gregory "Greg" C. Halford, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.He was born February 19, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Wilson) Halford. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kansas. He also attended the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville, KY, completing their Homicide Investigation program.Greg's career in law enforcement...
Donna Hungerpiller
Apr 2, 2023
Donna Hungerpiller, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.She was born October 23, 1927, in Greenwood, Mississippi, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Prophett) Utroska.She was a member of the Topeka Baptist Church.Donna married James A. Hungerpiller in Topeka, Kansas on June 21, 1981. She was preceded in death by her sons; Michael Quin, Richard Quin, daughters; Kathy...
Willa Beth Hauser
Mar 31, 2023
Willa Beth Hauser, 84, of Topeka, passed away on March 31, 2023 at Kelly House.Willa was born November 20, 1938 in Ellinwood, Kansas to Beauford and Dagmar Thomas. She graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1957. Willa worked as a bookkeeper at Rondo Williams & Associates in Great Bend Kansas and later as a bookkeeper at Beaver Meadows Resort in...
Elizabeth Jane Henrie
Mar 30, 2023
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Henrie, 80, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.She was born November 24, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Neal B. and Mamie L. (Logan) Bardsley. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1960 and Washburn University with a degree in Education in 1964.Betty was a kindergarten teacher at Auburn Elementary School, retiring after 50...
Quinton Pasley
Mar 30, 2023
Quinton Lee Pasley, 67, of Topeka, fell asleep on Thursday, March 30, 2023, and is awaiting the return of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.He was born October 13, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas. Quinton is the son of Robert and Eleanor Pasley. He grew up in Titusville, FL and Topeka, KS and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1973....
Paul H. Galbraith
Mar 27, 2023
Paul H. Galbraith, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. He was born March 27, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Howard and Rose (Valdez) Galbraith. Paul was a Topeka High School graduate in 1952. Paul joined the United States Army in April 1953 and was honorably discharged after his service. Furthering his education,...
Dorothy L. Novak
Mar 24, 2023
Dorothy L. Novak, 91, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.She was born May 31, 1931, in Randolph, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Blandina (Killman) Pfaff. Dorothy worked for USD 501 Topeka Public Schools, retiring after over 40 years of service. She also worked for over 12 years at Atria Hearthstone.She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.Dorothy...
Michael Eugene Stanley
Mar 23, 2023
Michael Eugene Stanley, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.He was born March 1, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jack and Carolyn (Andres) Stanley. He attended Highland Park High School. Michael was employed by Raintree Apartments as a Maintenance Technician for over 20 years.He was an outdoorsman and spent countless hours enjoying nature. He also enjoyed...
Jeanne Berg
Mar 23, 2023
Jeanne Laree Berg PhD, 76, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023.She was born May 4, 1946, in Lindsborg, Kansas, the daughter of James and Virgie (Larson) Berg. She graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1964. In May 1970, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in education from Washburn University. She received her Master's degree in School Psychology from...
Georgiann P. Reed
Mar 22, 2023
Georgiann "George" P. Reed, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.She was born January 16, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of George and Edith (Zorzin) Poulignot. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1962. After high school, she attended Ft. Hays State University. Georgiann was employed as the Administrative Assistant at Fairlawn Heights Nursing Facility. She...
Lois Irene Axelton
Mar 22, 2023
Lois Axelton, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.She was born October 29th, 1944, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Elmer and Lucile (Carlson) Axelton. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church on Easter Sunday April 1, 1945. She started grade school in Olsburg, KS and graduated from Topeka High School.She spent the...
Sandra Kuone
Mar 21, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Daniels Kuone, 71, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.She was born May 28, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Jo Ann (Rosenbalm) Daniels. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1969. Sandy was employed by Josten's for 26 years as a Production View Technician. Sandy collected year bears. She also loved watching the...
David John Forbes
Mar 21, 2023
David John Forbes, 66, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.He was born December 19, 1956, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Robert and Nadine (Gillaspy) Forbes. He grew up in the Carbondale area and graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 1975. He attended KAW Valley Technical College where he studied mechanics and welding. He enjoyed farming...
Charles Eugene Hill
Mar 19, 2023
Charles Eugene Hill was born on April 6, 1929 in Rapid City, South Dakota and passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 93 years of age. Charles "Chuck", as his friends called him, was the only child of Charles Wyman and Sarah Annette (Moats) Hill. Growing up his father worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and the family moved...
Quincy Melvon Miller
Mar 18, 2023
Quincy Melvon Miller, 87, of Osage City, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023.He was born December 7, 1935, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Irene (Brockish) Miller. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1954 and served in the Army in 1959 & 60. He was stationed in Germany.Quincy was employed at GoodYear Tire & Rubber...
Sue Bell
Mar 17, 2023
Sue Bell, 86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023.She was born September 5, 1936, in Whelen Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Willis and Violet (Ursury) Shankles. She graduated from Gurdon High School. Sue married Kenneth "Kenny" R. Bell on July 17, 1953 in Gurdon, AR. Kenny was drafted into the US Army, and so they decided to marry...
Robert Louis Holstein
Mar 15, 2023
Robert Louis Holstein, 50, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. His legacy will carry on through his courteous donation to Midwest Transplant as an organ and tissue donor.He was born November 13, 1972, on Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland, the son of James Thomas and Wilma (Tuckwin) Holstein, Sr. He graduated from Leary School. Through...
