Bickley B. Holmes
Sep 30, 2021
Bickley B. Holmes, 84, Topeka, passed away peacefully with all his girls around him on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Alma Manor Nursing Center.He was born September 12, 1937, in Lebanon, Virginia, the son of Denny B. Holmes and Velma "Cass" Holmes Hartzler.Bick lived most of his life in Topeka and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1956....
Arneita M. Wyer
Sep 29, 2021
Arneita M. Wyer, 76, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021.She was born March 1, 1945, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Theodore and Albina (Lilak) Barta. She graduated from Ellsworth High school. After graduation she attended Dodge City Community College and received a nursing degree. Arneita was employed by the USD 450 as a School Bus Driver and...
Anthony D. Huber
Sep 27, 2021
Anthony (Tony) D. Huber, 74, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Advena Living in Topeka. Tony was born November 25, 1946 to Lester and Marjorie Huber.Tony held many jobs in life, from caregiver at a nursing home, to Taxi driver for many years, and lastly retiring from Volume Shoe.Tony had an Amateur Radio License with the call sign...
Judy Kay (Stone) Wunder
Sep 27, 2021
Judy Kay (Stone) Wunder went to meet her maker on September 27th, 2021 at Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, Kansas. She passed away quietly with her husband, Dr. Gene C. Wunder, by her side. Judy and Gene met on December 4th, 1960 on a blind date and were married at First Methodist Church Iowa City, Iowa on December 16th, 1966. Judy...
Nancy L. Shermoen
Sep 27, 2021
Nancy Lee Hanks Shermoen, 89, of Topeka, passed away September 27, 2021.Nancy retired in 1992 from her position as Secretary of the Psychology Department at Washburn University after serving there for 19 years. In retirement she volunteered for AARP Tax-Aide for many years and was an active member of Lowman United Methodist Church. Nancy was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed many...
Cora Marie Joy Ford
Sep 25, 2021
Cora Marie Joy Ford was born into Heaven on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Cora was the infant daughter of Kevin and Mary (Holthaus) Ford.She is survived by her four older siblings: Rose, Anastasia, Francis and Josephine, all at home. Her maternal grandparents, Allan and Vickie Holthaus; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Connie Ford and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was...
Helen L. Miller
Sep 23, 2021
Helen L. Miller, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.She was born September 2, 1927, in Stroud, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dewey and Rebecca (Reed) Howard. She graduated from Bonner Springs High School and attended the University of Kansas. She married her high school sweetheart, Daric M. Miller within days after his return from serving in the Merchant Marines...
Viola Mae Beadleston
Sep 22, 2021
Viola Wilson Beadleston, 94, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.She was born August 27, 1927, in rural Chapman, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Moyer) Wilson. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1945.Viola was the secretary at Crestview United Methodist Church for 25 years. She later worked as a medical secretary at the Rehabilitation Center for the...
Robert W. Nicholson
Sep 21, 2021
Robert W. Nicholson, 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021.He was born September 1, 1934, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Glen and Inez (Louva) Nicholson. He graduated from Ottawa High School.After graduating from High School, he joined the United States Air Force. He dedicated 20 years of service to his country as a Boom Operator on the...
Jerry W. Haag
Sep 20, 2021
Jerry W. Haag, 86, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.Jerry was born December 9, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Clarence and Virgie (Jones) Haag.He graduated from Perry High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.He was employed as a supervisor in the Revenue/Accounting department with the Santa Fe Railroad for over 37 years, retiring in 1989.He was...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
