James Leon Wilson, Sr.
Jul 19, 2022
In loving memory of James Leon "PD Loc" Wilson, Sr., 44, of Topeka, passed who passed on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.He was born February 18, 1978, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of James Wilson and Brenda Baker. He went to Topeka High School. James worked at a local liquor store for seven years. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Melissa Ann Smith
Jul 19, 2022
Melissa Ann Smith, 59, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022.She was born April 20, 1963, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Robert and Audrey (Segar) Smith. She attended Cappers Foundation and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1983.Melissa repaired books at Econoclad Books where she was employed for 6 years.She was a 50 year member of Our Savior's...
B. Darline Jaquith-Peterson
Jul 19, 2022
Betty Darline Peterson passed away at Brewster Place in Topeka, KS, July 19, 2022, at the age of 93. She was born on August 22, 1928 at Independence, KS. Her parents, Warren and Cleo Bell and her brother, Lloyd are also deceased. Surviving family members include her nephew, Michael Bell of Garland, Texas, one stepdaughter, Karen Jaquith Voth of Fort...
William Bayley Douthett
Jul 18, 2022
William Bayley Douthett died July 18, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born January 30, 1925 in Isabel, Kansas to Roy E. and Bertha B. (Brown) Douthett. He was in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated with an accounting degree from Wichita University in 1949. He spent his career with Mobil Oil. He is survived by...
Jay Nolan
Jul 15, 2022
Jay Nolan, 64, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022.He was born January 26, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Donna (Flanders) Nolan. He graduated from Jeff West High School. He was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and kayaking. If he wasn't outdoors, you could find him in his backyard smoking meat and...
Jesse Raymond Wood
Jul 10, 2022
Dr. Jesse R. Wood, Ph.D., was born on June 7th, 1933, in Denver, CO, the son of Jesse R. Wood, Jr. and Dolores R. Wood. He attended Denver public schools, and graduated from the University of Denver with majors in Chemistry and Music, and early membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He earned a Master of Science in Chemistry degree and...
Joy Lavonne White
Jul 10, 2022
Joy LaVonne McCoy White was born on December 10, 1935 in Denver Colorado. At the age of 2 she was adopted by Clayton and Bessie McCoy of Valley Falls, Kansas. Joy graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1953. She started working as a bookkeeper for Knox Veterinary Clinic during the day and at the Hatfield Drug Store in the...
Amanda Sue Wilroy
Jul 6, 2022
Amanda Sue Wilroy, 44, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was born on January 28, 1978 in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of James P. and Syliva Anne (Wentz) Wilroy. Amanda grew up in Clay Center, Kansas, where she received a diploma from Clay Center Community High School in 1996. Amanda was dedicated to her love of...
Lee James Steichen
Jul 6, 2022
Lee James Steichen, 44 of Topeka, KS, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, and is in the arms of Jesus after a yearlong struggle with seizures leading to dementia.Lee was born on December 13, 1977, in Custer, SD, to Michael Steichen and Bernadine Tompkins-Steichen. He received a certificate of graduation from Hill City High School in 1997. He then went to...
John C. Kleinschmidt
Jul 5, 2022
John C. Kleinschmidt, 79, of Topeka passed away July 5, 2022. He was born on November 24, 1942 to Clarence and Vera (Seefeld) Kleinschmidt. John was a member of Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church. He worked for the State of Kansas Transportation as an Engineer Technician until his retirement. John was a true outdoorsman. He loved to go hunting and...
Patsy Ann Bender
Jul 3, 2022
Patsy Ann (Bell) Bender, 85, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022.She was born January 25, 1937 in Rosebud, Texas, the daughter of James and Maryella (Ross) Bell. Patsy married Willis "Bill" L. Bender on April 10, 1954 in Cameron, TX. After their union in marriage, Patsy traveled overseas while Bill was active in the service. Their four children...
Dwaine Carroll Hudson
Jul 2, 2022
Dwaine C. Hudson, 98, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022.He was born May 14, 1924, in Fairbury, Nebraska, the son of Ralph and Anna (Mobley) Hudson. Dwaine was a long time member of the United Church of God. He was ordained on March 3, 1968. He has served as an elder in God's Church for over 36 years....
Donna Lee Hinshaw
Jul 1, 2022
Donna Lee Hinshaw, 93, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.She was born April 28, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Oscar Raymond and Ada Leila (Rodocker) Simmons. Donna graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. After graduation, she attended Washburn University. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics 1951. Throughout her time at Washburn, Donna was very...
Dale L. Fooshee
Jun 26, 2022
Dale L. Fooshee, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.He was born October 9, 1933, in Spring Hill, Kansas, the son of Claude and Agnes (Rader) Fooshee.Dale grew up and attended school in Garnett, Kansas, graduating from Garnett High School as valedictorian in 1951. He earned his bachelor's degree with honors in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University...
Terry Hastings-Ray
Jun 26, 2022
Terry Hastings-Ray, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.She was born October 5, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Larry and Nona (Roderick) Hastings. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Terry loved her family, they meant the world to her. She cherished her moments and time she got with them and enjoyed taking care of her...
Willard Merle Taylor
Jun 25, 2022
Willard Merle Taylor, 96, Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022.He was born October 4, 1925, near Keats, Kansas, the son of Charles and Rozina (Tharp) Taylor. He grew up and attended school in Keats and Westmoreland, KS. Willard was an Army veteran of the Korean War having served from 1950-1952.Willard married Dora Stelter on November 9, 1952 at St....
Kathie S. Pierson
Jun 24, 2022
Kathie S. (Pratt) Pierson, 65, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, June 24, 2022.She was born November 24, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Leland and Frances (Hercules) Pratt. Kathie graduated from Seaman High School in 1976. She also graduated from Brown Mackie Business College. Kathie worked at Bank Four as a Records Office Assistant...
Charles R. Blankenship
Jun 21, 2022
Charles "Chuck" R. Blankenship, 91, of Overbrook, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022.He was born December 30, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Roy and Sadie (Young) Blankenship. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1949. He served in the United States Air Force.Charles was an Insurance Executive for Victory Life Insurance for 34 years retiring...
Cyrella June Birtell
Jun 18, 2022
Cyrella June (Handley) Birtell, 89, of Overbrook, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.She was born June 12, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys (Derringer) Handley. She graduated from Auburn High School, proud though, to have attended her freshman year at Topeka High School. Cyrella enjoyed taking care of her children. You could find her out in...
Gwendolyn Holmes
Jun 17, 2022
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Sand Holmes passed into heaven on June 17, 2022 after 95 years of bringing light to this world. She was born on December 23, 1926 to Seward A. and Gertrude (Morris) Sand in Lockport, New York. While at Kansas State University studying dietetics, she met Richard W. Holmes of Wichita. They were married in 1950 and Gwen embraced...
