Obituaries
Bernice A. Mcmahon
Apr 12, 2022
Bernice A. McMahon, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022.She was born August 28, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John and Edna (Windett) Schreiner. She graduated from Lecompton High School in 1951. Bernice started working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company at the age of 16 and worked as a telephone operator. She retired after 31 years...
Vera Marie Frazier
Apr 12, 2022
Vera Marie Frazier, 93, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022.Vera was born March 15, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of George and Fern (Erwin) Diehl. She graduated from Highland Park High School.She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, and Rice Senior Citizens.She enjoyed crochet, embroidering and cooking.Vera married Carman T. Frazier on April 27, 1946...
Larry Lincoln Hume
Apr 9, 2022
Larry Lincoln Hume, 74, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.He was born August 22, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Edwin Fredrick Hume and Mary (Smith) Phillips. He graduated from Hutchinson High School. After high school, Larry joined the United States Army. He served as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Panama after...
William J. Duffer
Apr 5, 2022
William J. Duffer passed away on April 5, 2022. He was born October 14, 1924 in Hodge, Missouri to Thomas and Valley (Pangborn) Duffer. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific being stationed in both Okinawa as well as Paleau. He also served 5 months in China at the close of the war. He was very...
Donna L. Marlay
Apr 4, 2022
Donna L. Marlay, 89, Topeka, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022.She was born May 18, 1932, in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of Thomas and Gladys (Belcher) Walker. She graduated from Moore High School in 1950. On January 20, 1956, she married Lester G. Marlay in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1972, they moved to Abilene, where Donna lived until moving to...
Landon Turner
Apr 3, 2022
Landon Scott Turner, 12, gained his angel wings early Sunday morning, April 3, 2022. Landon was born May 25, 2009 in Overland Park, Kansas to Billy Joe Turner. Landon was in the 7th grade at Frontier Trail Jr. High School, Olathe, Kansas. Landon, referred to as "Lil Man" by his Dad, was a very caring little boy. Always taking care...
Donald M. Lanning M.D.
Apr 2, 2022
Donald M. Lanning M.D., 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022.He was born November 17, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of James Dunn Lanning and Myrtle Francis (McQuilliam) Lanning. He graduated from Hutchinson High School and went on to attend Hutchinson Community College where he obtained his Associate's Degree. He graduated from the University of Kansas with...
Rose Anna Niland
Mar 31, 2022
Rose Anna Niland, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022.She was born December 19, 1952, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Roseline (Grady) Seymour. She graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1970. After graduation, Rose attended the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas and received her Bachelors Degree in Education in 1974. She later attended...
Alice J. Behne
Mar 30, 2022
Alice J. Behne, 76, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022.She was born March 3, 1946, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Wohlfarth) Behne. She grew up in Easton, KS and graduated from Easton High School. After graduation, she attended Washburn University for one year to further her education. Alice returned to Easton and began working...
Barbara C. Porter
Mar 30, 2022
Barbara C. (Koch) Porter, 84, of Topeka, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.She was born December 30, 1937, in Clay County, Kansas, the daughter of Roland and Thelma (Blake) Koch, who preceded her in passing. Barbara was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church on February 6, 1938 and confirmed on April 6, 1952. She attended...
Donald Lee Gasper
Mar 29, 2022
Donald Lee Gasper, 90, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022.He was born October 3, 1931, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the son of C. Leonard and Iva (Smallwood) Gasper. He graduated from Layfette High School. After graduating high school, he attended St. Joseph Jr. College for Business School. Don served in the United States Air Force. Don was employed...
Dana Brennan
Mar 28, 2022
Dana Laree "Deets" Brennan, 74, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.She was born May 24, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Andrew and Melba Arlene (Worswick) Clemmer. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1965 and certainly enjoyed her time as a cheerleader and later attended the University of Kansas graduating with a degree in...
Betty M. Cazier
Mar 27, 2022
Betty M. Cazier, 95, of Topeka, ran into the arms of her Savior surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was born on October 22, 1926, on the family farm in Smith County, Kansas, the daughter of Bert N. and Bertha A. (Cordle) Mead. She graduated from Smith Center High School in 1944. She moved to Topeka,...
Sydney I. Sorrells
Mar 26, 2022
Sydney I. Sorrells, 65, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2022.She was born May 30, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Dolores (Jernigan) Sorrells. She graduated from Silver Lake High, the class of 1974.Sydney was a FARS analyst with the Kansas Department of Transportation, retiring after 35 years of service.Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Beach-Frye; two siblings,...
Harriet Ann Harding
Mar 22, 2022
Harriet Ann Harding, 90, of Topeka, Kansas went to her eternal home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Harriet was born on December 14, 1931 to Wilfred Finley Sr. and Vivien Elizabeth (McDaniel) Mastin in White City, Kansas. She graduated from Herington High School in Herington, Kansas in 1950. On February 5, 1955, she was united in marriage to Warren A....
Jacob Allen"Jake" Rake
Mar 19, 2022
Jacob Allen "Jake" Rake, 23, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.He was born February 19, 1999, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Douglas Rake and Jennifer (Huske) Rake. He graduated from Topeka High School in 2017; top ten in his class. He will be most remembered by his sense of humor and the smile he always had. Jake...
Evelyn Stiefel
Mar 18, 2022
Evelyn Stiefel, 98, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022.Private family celebration will take place. To leave a message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
Robert E Brady
Mar 16, 2022
Robert Eugene Brady, 79, of Osage City passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, at home in Osage City, KS with family by his side. He was born May 7, 1942, in Emporia, KS to W. Ben and Rosy E. Brady. Robert graduated from Hartford High School in 1960 where he participated in football. Robert married Sharron M. Winchell of...
Margaret L. Canfield
Mar 15, 2022
Margaret Louise "Margie" Canfield, 91, of Topeka, Kansas died at her home surrounded by family on March 15, 2022.Margaret Louise Paramore was born on September 7, 1930, in Topeka, KS, one of four daughters of Everett and Agnes Paramore. She graduated Topeka High School in 1948. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Topeka.She married her high school...
Marjorie Whitis
Mar 15, 2022
Marjorie Rose Luhta Chop Whitis, age 82, died March 15, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born April 4, 1939 in Painesville, Ohio to Fabian and Elsie (née Richards) Luhta. She graduated from Riverside Highschool in 1957. She married John J Chop on January 13, 1958 in Flat Rock, Michigan. They divorced in 1971. She moved to Zephyrhills, Florida where...
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