Obituaries

Robin Lee Robinson

Robin Lee Robinson

Sep 19, 2021

Robin L. Robinson, 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, in the company of his family.Robin was born on March 5, 1953 in Crossville, TN, the third of Bruce and Anna Robinson's four children.Robin studied at Abilene Christian University (Texas) and the University of Kansas, and worked 34 years with Southwestern Bell (later ATT) as a lineman...

Kizzie "Kitty" Jackson

Kizzie "Kitty" Jackson

Sep 19, 2021

Kizzie "Kitty" "Big Mama" Jackson, 57, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.She was born September 8, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Floyd and Arlene (Holmes) Jackson. Kitty was a loving, fun and caring person. She had the biggest heart that anyone knew. She treasured her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a sweet spot for...

Mark Len Provo

Mark Len Provo

Sep 19, 2021

Mark Len Provo, 50 of Carlsbad, California, passed away in a car accident on September 19, 2021.He was born October 20, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Samuel and Charlotte (Nelson) Provo-Blenden.He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1989. He received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Marketing from Arizona State University. He worked as an Account Executive...

Lee Wright

Lee Wright

Sep 18, 2021

On September 18, 2021 Lee Wright moved on to join the party of family and friends in heaven. Although he had a number of specialists working on various parts of his body for years, there was a surprise reappearance of the bladder cancer less than two months ago, and nothing else could be done. Hospice became our beloved last set...

Geneva Mae Seward

Geneva Mae Seward

Sep 18, 2021

Geneva M. (Little) Seward, 94, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home in Topeka, Kansas, on September 18th, 2021. She was the daughter of Virgil and Delia Little and was born on March 16, 1927 in Muscotah, Kansas. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School. She married Dale Seward on October 27, 1946 and they celebrated 66 years of...

Nita J. Murphy

Nita J. Murphy

Sep 17, 2021

Nita J. Murphy, 77, Topeka, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021.She was born September 14, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Haller) Harding. Survivors include two brothers, Galen Murphy, and C. S. Harding. Graveside memorial services will be 11am on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6th & Gage. To leave a message for...

Major Generaljack Strukel, Jr.

Major Generaljack Strukel, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Major General (Retired) Jack Strukel Jr., 89, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021.He was born September 20, 1931, in Arma, Kansas, the son of Jack and Rose (Marshall) Strukel. After graduating from Arma High School, Jack attended Pittsburg State University (PSU) where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education, a Master's Degree in School Administration and an Education...

Larry Michael Rowland

Larry Michael Rowland

Sep 16, 2021

Larry "Mike" Rowland, 75, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born October 22, 1945, in Maywood, California, the son of Henry and Thelma (McWhirter) Rowland. He graduated from El Rancho High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Air Force and was very proud of his service to the country. Mike was employed by the...

Eva J. Young

Eva J. Young

Sep 14, 2021

Eva Jean Young of Topeka, passed away on September 14, 2021, at the age of 98.She was born September 3, 1923 in Junction City, Kansas to Fred and Mary (St. Louis) Filiatreault. She was preceded by her of husband of 54 years, Kenneth Leland Young (1911-2002).Eva grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, where she graduated from Osawatomie High School, and enjoyed...

Martin Meisel

Martin Meisel

Sep 13, 2021

Martin Meisel, 90, of Overbrook, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.Martin Meisel was born on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation on March 31, 1931, southwest of Chadwick, North Dakota at the Meisel ranch. He attended school in Selfridge, ND and graduated from McLaughlin High School in 1949. Martin worked full-time on the Meisel ranch raising pure-bred Angus cattle and Columbia...

Linda S. Kinnett

Linda S. Kinnett

Sep 13, 2021

Linda S. Kinnett, 71, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.She was born August 11, 1950, in Ironton, Missouri, the daughter of Bascom and Veda (Sitzes) Revelle. Linda graduated from Fredericktown High School in Missouri. She earned a B.M.E. from Southeast Missouri State University in 1972 and her Master of Theology degree in 2004 from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis,...

Arlene Vickers

Arlene Vickers

Sep 12, 2021

Arlene Vickers Lois Arlene Vickers was the third daughter of Thompson Houghton Euwer and Lois White Euwer. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, August 18, 1927. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 12 at St Francis hospital in Topeka after a short illness. Arlene attended Topeka schools, Topeka High and Washburn University. She was a life...

Richard Dean Fay

Richard Dean Fay

Sep 7, 2021

Richard Dean FayJuly 7, 1955 - September 7, 2021 Rick, devoted husband and loving dad, fell asleep in Jesus on the afternoon of September 7, 2021. He lost his battle with COVID-19 but was given victory over sin, death, and the devil through Jesus.His loved ones rejoice that he is with Christ and reunited with his first wife of 28...

Richard D. Moore

Richard D. Moore

Sep 3, 2021

Richard D. "Dick" Moore, 80, Topeka, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021.He was born April 5, 1941, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Fred and Frances (Mick) Moore. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended Emporia State University. Dick began his career with Cla-Mar in 1972 as a salesman, later becoming president and retired in 2015 after 49 years...

Arwin Bauman

Arwin Bauman

Sep 2, 2021

Arwin S. Bauman, 83, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.He was born October 7, 1937, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Alvin, Sr., and Minnie (Strube) Bauman. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1955, and attended Kansas State University. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1971 with a degree in Industrial Technology, and also attended Washburn University.He...

Dr. Burney Mendenhall

Dr. Burney Mendenhall

Sep 2, 2021

Dr. Burney (Bailey) Mendenhall, 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.She was born January 14, 1928, in, Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Lawrence Rae and Catherina Ladena (Boucher) Bailey. She graduated from Concordia High School. In June 1950, she graduated from Washburn Municipal University. She continued her education and obtained her Doctorate in Medieval Spanish from the University...

Paula J. Bliss

Paula J. Bliss

Sep 2, 2021

Paula J. (Stuenkel) Bliss, 91, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.She was born February 17, 1930, in Lenora, Kansas, the daughter of William F. and Violet R. (Gibson) Stuenkel. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948 and received her bachelor's of science degree from Washburn University in 1953.Paula was a medical technologist working at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Memorial Hospital,...

Marilyn S. Miller

Marilyn S. Miller

Sep 2, 2021

Marilyn S. Miller, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.She was born September 15, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Helen (Matthews) Miller. She graduated from Topeka High in 1964 and went on to attend college at Washburn University. She received a Bachelor's Degree in History in 1969. Marilyn dedicated 58 years to the John...

Roberta L. Doty

Roberta L. Doty

Aug 30, 2021

Roberta L. Doty, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.She was born November 19, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Norma (Clark) Wells. She received a High School Diploma from Butler High School. Roberta was employed by the Department of Aging for the state of Kansas as a secretary for over 20 years. She had...

Robert Edwin Finley Sr

Robert Edwin Finley Sr

Aug 26, 2021

Robert Edwin (Bob) Finley Sr, 84, of Topeka, passed away August 26, 2021. Bob was born June 4, 1937 in Topeka a son of James Finley and Gertrude (Hall) Finley Survivors include sons, Robert Finley Jr. and Michael Finley, daughters Patty Paulsen (Rusty) and Penny Finley-Weckwerth (Randy); Brother James Finley and sisters Irene Morris and Kathleen Poole; grandsons and many...

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