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,...
Merlin Bigham
May 22, 2021
Merlin "Mert" Bigham, 82, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.He was born April 19, 1939, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Orville and Florabelle (Stoner) Bigham. He was one of seven children.Mert graduated from Marysville High School in 1958 and went on to attend Independence Jr. College for two years. He was an avid sportsman and K-State fan....
Arnold J. Wasserstrom
May 22, 2021
Arnold "Arnie" J. Wasserstrom, 76, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Lexington Park Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas of natural causes.He was born on May 16, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Judge Solbert M. and Ruth A. (Aronson) Wasserstrom.Arnie married Charlene in 1992 in Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include step-daughter Diana Wilks(James, Sr.); and step-son Steven Egge; three step-grandsons,...
Shirley Elrene Solis
May 21, 2021
Shirley Elrene Solis, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021.She was born October 8, 1931, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Silas and Pauline (Douglas) Smith. She graduated from Topeka High School.She was a strong woman. She enjoyed spending time with her family and greatly appreciated her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She cherished family picnics...
Dorothy June Calys
May 19, 2021
Dorothy June Calys, 77, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.She was born November 3, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Glen and Elizabeth (Gregg) Saxbury. Dorothy married Dr. Emanuel G. Calys on June 12, 1963 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her sister, Marjorie A. Black, Topeka; sister-in-law, Esther Saxbury, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. She...
Saundra L. Whitehead
May 19, 2021
Saundra L. Whitehead, 86, of Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.She was born September 20, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Phillip and Virlena L. (Squires) Parks. Saundra graduated from Shawnee Heights High school. After graduating, she received a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from the Kansas University. She was a lifelong learner and continued her education at...
Hilarion Cruz-Gutierrez
May 18, 2021
Hilarion Cruz-Gutierrez, 49, of Wichita, passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021. He was born January 26 ,1972, in Apulco Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Liborio Cruz Padilla and Micaela Gutierrez Ramirez. He is survived by five brothers, four sisters, and one son. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family will greet friends during a visitation from 4:00 p.m....
James Edward Roberts
May 17, 2021
James "Jim" "Gus" Edward Roberts, 74, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021.He was born August 21, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John and Catherine (Domme) Roberts. He attended Hayden High School. Jim was employed at Laird Noller as Parts Manager for many years. He later worked for Hall Lithographing and then was self-employed until he retired...
Glennis Humpert Martin
May 15, 2021
Glennis Humpert Martin, 91, Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021.She was born February 7, 1930, in Solomon, Kansas, the daughter of C.E. and Pearl (Alexander) Kinion. After graduating from Bennington High School, she married Raymond C. Humpert on August 13, 1949 in Bennington, Kansas.They lived in Bennington where they had their three sons and in 1959, the family moved...
