Patricia Mccarthy
Jun 23, 2021
Patricia "Pat" McCarthy, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at KU Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1944, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the daughter of Hollis and Viola (Owens) King. She graduated from Beaumont High School in Missouri. She met the love of her life, Louis in St. Louis as a teenager. They were married on...
Delores Johnston
Jun 22, 2021
Delores Johnston Belous of Fairview, Texas passed away on June 22, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born on July 12, 1941 to Arthur and Mary (Bolte) Ollenburger in El Dorado, Kansas. Delores graduated from Durham High School in Durham, Kansas. She earned her associates degree in Cosmetology, and she attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Delores worked...
Annette Douglass
Jun 21, 2021
Peggie Annette (Gailey) Douglass, 86, of Topeka, passed suddenly after a brief illness on Monday, June 21, 2021.She was born February 21, 1935, in Waycross, Georgia, the daughter of James and Johno (Allen) Gailey. She graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio.Annette met the love of her life, David Alan Douglass while working at Gem City Savings and Loan...
Theodore Robert Montgomery
Jun 16, 2021
Theodore "Ted" Robert Montgomery, 63, passed away June 16, 2021.He was born April 7, 1958, in Topeka, the son of Patrick and JoAnn Montgomery. Ted was preceded in death by his twin brother, father, and grandparents. Ted lived in Berryton for most of his life, with his wife, Carol, who survives him. Ted and Carol were united in marriage on...
Steven Glenn Lesslie
Jun 11, 2021
Steven Glenn "Steve" Lesslie, 60, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.He was born May 26, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Orville and Marcene (Romig) Lesslie. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1979 and received his bachelor's of science with an emphasis of fishery from Kansas State University in 1983. Steve was biologist and worked at...
Sharon Kay Eulert
Jun 11, 2021
Sharon Kay (Lietz) Eulert, 89, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.She was born May 20, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Emil P. and Esther L. (Kasson) Lietz. Sharon attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1950. She graduated from Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1953 earning her license as a registered nurse,...
Gary R. Oyler
Jun 11, 2021
Gary Robert Oyler, 76, of Topeka, died in the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on June 11, 2021.Gary was born on July 7, 1944 in Clarinda, Iowa to Robert and Dorothy Oyler.Gary retired from the Topeka Fire Department and later worked at Capitol Federal Bank. Gary graduated from Topeka Lutheran School, Roosevelt Junior High, and Topeka High School and...
Robert D. Lueker
Jun 10, 2021
Robert Dean Lueker, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, was surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2021 after a battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jan Lueker and their cat, Buffy (Topeka); Jan's son, Kenny Pingleton and his partner, Heather Poort (Lawrence) and Jan's daughter, Kim Githere (Oakland, California).Born November 30, 1936 as a proud...
Harry Donald Smith, Jr.
Jun 10, 2021
Harry D. Smith, Jr., 75, of Wakarusa, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021.He was born September 14, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Harry D., Sr. and Betty R. Smith. He graduated from Topeka West High School and participated in football.Harry worked for KNI and TARC teaching and helping children with disabilities obtain employment in the community, owned and...
Marvalie A. Johnson
Jun 9, 2021
Marvalie A. (Tibbs) Johnson, 89, of Topeka and Silver Lake, Kansas passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021.She was born February 7, 1932 with her twin sister, Marjorie I. (Tibbs) Hromada, the daughter of Harry and Dora (Howell) Tibbs in the family farm house near Grove, Kansas. Marvalie married Derryl Johnson on April 27, 1968 in Topeka, Kansas. He preceded her...
Pamela Jean Turner
Jun 9, 2021
Pamela "Pam" Jean (Budden) Turner, 70, of Tecumseh, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She has been a resident of Rossville since 2013. She was born June 22, 1950, in Topeka, the daughter of Frederick and Jean (Ward) Budden. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1968 and went on to attend Washburn University. Pam worked at Blue...
John M. Thorp
Jun 8, 2021
John M. Thorp, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021.He was born March 1, 1933, in Fall City, Nebraska, the son of Charles R. and Mabel I. (Shaffer) Thorp. He attended high school at Topeka High School. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force in 1953. John was employed by the Gregg Tire for 38...
Joann "Jann" Mccarter
Jun 7, 2021
JoAnn (Jann) McCarter, 88, passed away peacefully June 7, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. She was born in Marysville, KS on February 11, 1933 the daughter of William and Anna Rickert. Jann graduated from Marysville High School in 1951 and Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1954.Jann enjoyed Genealogy, sports, reading and the companionship of her many friends. She loved activities...
Donald William Bartling
Jun 7, 2021
Donald William Bartling, 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021.He was born March 30, 1942, in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Reverend William Lewis and Evelyn Della (Hoger) Bartling. He was a graduate of Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, IL and achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from Walton School of Commerce in Chicago.Don worked at...
Nancy Mae Rimmel
Jun 2, 2021
Nancy Mae Rimmel, 81, Topeka, died Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, at her residence. Nancy bid farewell to her family and friends as she went to be with The Lord. Surviving are her daughters Ginger (Dave Korbe) and Pam (Rod Hain); siblings, Jim (Shirley Springer); Virginia Mannell; Dorothy Ryglieski; and May Springer; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.Nancy was a wonderful,...
Leroy E. O'Neil
Jun 2, 2021
LeRoy E. O'Neil, age 92, died with dignity and in peace on June 2, 2021, under the care of the compassionate staff at the Sunflower Memory Care Unit of the VA Medical Center at Topeka.Roy was born September 20, 1928 to Howard E. and Elizabeth O'Neil in Atchison, KS. He remained in Atchison until early adulthood. He served his country...
Patricia Jean Stephenson
May 30, 2021
Patricia Jean Stephenson passed away May 30, 2021. She was born February 12, 1928, in Apperson, Oklahoma, to Bernard Michael and Clara Mae Evanhoe. She graduated in 1949 from Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (now OSU) in Dietetics and earned an internship with the Army Women Medical Specialist Corp. While serving at Camp Carson Army Hospital in Colorado Springs, she...
Joann Mckinley
May 30, 2021
JoAnn McKinley, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.She was born December 4, 1932, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of William and Hazel (Burt) Kirby. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1950.JoAnn was a very talented seamstress, making custom wedding dresses at Sherri's Bridal at the Plaza in Kansas City and others in the Topeka area. Later,...
Mary Jane Oberhelman
May 26, 2021
Mary Jane Oberhelman, 83, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.Mary Jane was born December 2, 1937 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, the daughter of Dwight and Nola (Clelland) Glenn. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School.She was employed by I-70 Auto Auction retiring in 2020.She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and spent numerous summers at the ball park...
Harlan L. Sweeten
May 25, 2021
Harlan Leslie Sweeten, 91, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.He was born August 6, 1929, in Daykin, Nebraska, the son of Sydney L. and Elsie Erma (Peterson) Sweeten. He attended Hastings High School and graduated in 1948. After graduating, he joined the Army with his lifelong friend, Weir John. Harlan was employed by Patchen Electric Company in Lawrence,...
