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...
Dallas Eugene Arnold Sr.
Jun 17, 2022
Dallas E. Arnold Sr, 91, formerly of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 in Wichita, KS.He was born at home on September 16, 1930 in rural Auburn, KS to Ralph and Clarice Arnold. He was proud to have grown up a farm boy.Dallas accepted Christ at a young age and continued to serve The Lord his entire life. He...
Tommy Harden
Jun 14, 2022
Tommy C. Harden, 62, of Topeka, passed away June 14, 2022. He was born October 24, 1959 in Topeka, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Jo A. Harden; three step sons, Adam and his wife Jessica, Harris and Aaron; granddaughter Khloe; sister Susie; nephew Ben; brother Mike and his aunt Diane. Cremation is planned. A Celebration of his life...
Linda Holden
Jun 14, 2022
Linda Florence (Smashey) Holden passed into eternity with her Lord on June 14, 2022 at the age of 84 in Topeka, KS. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 from 1:00-2:30 pm at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS.Linda was born on September 23, 1937 in Louisiana, MO to parents Carl and Isabelle (Smith) Smashey. She...
Robert Lee Wininger Jr.
Jun 12, 2022
Bob Wininger, 69, of Ozawkie, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022.He was born August 7, 1952, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Robert and Olive (Banks) Wininger. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University.He was a social worker, working for various organizations throughout his time, both working with adults and children. Bob was a simple...
Mark Edward Caplinger
Jun 12, 2022
Mark Edward Caplinger of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born on June 19, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Topeka West High School, Washburn University, and Washburn Law School. Mark was a telecommunications attorney for 37 years, the past 11 years in private practice. He had served as Executive Manager of the State Independent...
Hubert R. Bero
Jun 10, 2022
Hubert R. Bero, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022.He was born November 26, 1934, in Galveston, Texas, the son of Victor and Anna (Funke) Bero. He graduated from Ball High School in 1952. Hubert worked at Santa Fe Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1990 as disbursement account supervisor.He was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church...
Rose Mary Medrano
Jun 9, 2022
Rose Mary Medrano was ready to meet Jesus on June 9, 2022. She was the daughter of Narcisa (Pearl) Medrano-Lopez and Melchor V. Medrano. Rose Mary was born on February 20, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas.She is survived by her children, Miguel Pagán (Andrea), Isaac Pagán (Andrea), and Melissa Perez (Ricardo). Grandchildren are Alexis DeLeon, Danielle Gutierrez (Jesse), Joshua Pagán...
Dr. Earl Tidwell, Jr.
Jun 9, 2022
Dr. Claude Earl "Skip" Tidwell, Jr., 75, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022.He was born May 9, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Claude Earl Tidwell, Sr. and Mary (Day) Nelson. On February 26, 1971, he married Barbara Ann Semon in Lawrence, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include mother, Mary Nelson, Topeka; four daughters, Kimberli (Bradley)...
