William G. Miller
Aug 18, 2021
William G. MillerTwo days after Thanksgiving in 1998, a retired Kansas postmaster and U.S. Navy veteran took on a daunting new role that came with an unusual title for a man who had never raised children of his own. Granddad Bill. William George Miller never looked back. Over the next 23 years, being a grandfather of five became one of...
Anna M. Pfeifer
Aug 18, 2021
Anna M. Pfeifer, 94, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021.She was born July 12, 1927 in Raubling, Germany, the only child born to her parents, Frieda (Fiek) and Friedrich Pfeifer. Anna's father died when she was a young child.Anna told many stories about being a teenager during WW II especially during the bombing in Germany. Anna became a...
Jody Lee Smith
Aug 17, 2021
Jody Lee Smith, 71, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.He was born June 19, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Larry and Phyllis (Frickey) Smith. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1969.He was a true American. He served proudly in the United States Army, A Company 2/506 101 st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. He...
Roberta (Cameron) Knight
Aug 15, 2021
Roberta "Bobbie" (Cameron) Knight, 94, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.She was born May 6, 1927, in Belfield, North Dakota, the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Denham) Cameron. Her passion was singing. Even at her age, she could still sing a tune. She was a fabulous singer. She was in the Westminster Presbyterian Church choir for years. She...
John Goodin Jr
Aug 15, 2021
John was born on his father's birthday, December 27, 1917. He was one of ten children. He was the son of John and Nellie (Slingsby) Goodin.When he was 10 years old, had a pet pig, before it was fashionable to have a pet pig. John attended his freshman year in high school in Green, Kansas and graduated three years later...
Cheryl A. Kester
Aug 14, 2021
Cheryl Reshaw Kester, born May 3, 1940 in Winner, South Dakota to William and Lorraine Reshaw and who was the loving wife of John Kester, passed away on August 14, 2021 in Topeka, KS.Cheryl went to school at the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital, graduating with a nursing degree in 1961. That was where she met John on a double date...
Jane Johnson
Aug 13, 2021
Jane Johnson, 76, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021.She was born March 27, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Nora (Holmes) Beckert. She enjoyed fishing. Together her and her husband would construct fishing tackle and rods. Their favorite spot to fish was at the Melvern Lake Marina. Some may even say that they caught all...
Lavina Mccall
Aug 12, 2021
Lavina Joan (Mauer) McCall, 88, passed into her Savior's arms in the early morning hours of August 12, 2021. She was born to parents, John and Emma (Hefner) Mauer on July 13, 1933, in Topeka, KS. She was a graduate of Hayden High School. She married Earl Eastman McCall on December 29, 1951 at St. Joseph Church, Topeka. They were...
Joseph "Brent" Buchanan
Aug 11, 2021
Joseph "Brent" Buchanan, 46, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.He was born February 22, 1975, in Hastings, Nebraska, the son of Greg and Joy (McConnell) Buchanan. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1993, where he participated in Debate and Forensics and was elected Secretary General of Model UN. He also attended Kansas State University Salina...
Sara J. Hischke
Aug 11, 2021
Sara J. Hischke, 76, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.She was born December 17, 1944, the daughter of Harry G. and Margaret K. (Miller) Senne. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1962 and attended Washburn University, where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. While at Washburn, she met Ted Hischke and they were married on November...
Merilee Jean Meier
Aug 11, 2021
Merilee Jean Meier, 59, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.She was born October 17, 1961, in Creston, Iowa, the daughter of Ina Mae "Red" Mullinix. She attended Shawnee Heights High school for 3 years, where she participated in numerous sporting activities. She was a member of the Drill Team as a Twirler and performed during sporting events. She graduated...
Dorothy N. Lewis
Aug 11, 2021
Dorothy Nelle Lewis, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.She was born September 20, 1929, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Nellie J. (Thomas) Beems. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Dorothy was employed by Sears and Roebuck Department Store in Topeka and owned and operated Heart of Flowers in Topeka until retiring.She was...
Gary L. Blenden
Aug 11, 2021
Gary Lynn Blenden, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.He was born April 7, 1948, in Cedar Vale, Kansas, the son of Elston Franklin and Maggie "Lorene" (Herrington) Blenden. He was a 1966 graduate of Holton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Gary was employed by General Foods in Topeka and later...
Roy Glassman
Aug 10, 2021
Roy Glassman, 82, of Roeland Park, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.He was born September 26, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Morris and Minnie (Fogel) Glassman. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. Roy was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad as a Lead Electrical Inspector for 41 years, retiring in 2001.He enjoyed watching KU Basketball, cheering...
Judith A. Bargeman
Aug 10, 2021
Judith A. Henry Bargeman, 80, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.She was born August 19, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter Myron and Hannah (Schwarz) Henry. She graduated from the Missouri School for the Deaf. She attended Helen Keller National Center in Sands Point, NY to improve her ability to read Braille, she worked in the...
Nancy Susan Corbett
Aug 9, 2021
Nancy passed away Monday, August 9 from complications caused by Covid. She was born in Topeka on June 28th, 1965, the daughter of Robert M. and Mary Louise Corbett. Born with Down Syndrome, she was her family's special and eternal child, and throughout her life was fortunate to be surrounded by good people dedicated to her care and well-being. Nancy...
Christina Marie Mielenz
Aug 9, 2021
Christina Marie (Underhill) Mielenz, age 51 years and 8 days, passed away August 9, 2021 in her home.Christina was born August 1, 1970 in Concordia, Kansas, the third daughter of Dale and Marjorie (Schaffer) Underhill. Christina grew up in Beloit and Downs, Kansas and graduated from Downs High School with the class of 1988.Christina worked with her sisters and her...
Terry Neal Strickland
Aug 7, 2021
Terry Neal Strickland, 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.He was born November 8, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clellon Strickland and Gladys (Griffin) Gregston. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964 and attended Allen County Community College. He served as a CB in the Navy during the Vietnam War, where he served two...
Edward D. Marchant, Jr.
Aug 7, 2021
Edward D. Marchant, Jr., 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, Aug 7, 2021.Born, April 6, 1943, in Hazlehurst, MS, he was the son of Edward D. Marchant Sr. and Virdee (Graham) Marchant and attended high school in Germany where his father was stationed with the US Army. Ed returned to the states to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg...
Winona Sully
Aug 5, 2021
Winona Sully, 46, of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.She was born May 9, 1975, in Fort Yates, North Dakota, the daughter of Miguel and Mary (Moore) Zavala. She attended Olympic Community College in Bremerton, Washington. Winona was employed by the Ramkota Hotel and worked as their head housekeeper. She also was a homemaker and loved watching and caring...
