Heather Nicole Ferrell
Dec 2, 2020
Heather Nicole Ferrell, 36, of Largo, Florida formerly of Topeka, KS passed away on December 2, 2020. Heather had an infectious smile and a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. She loved spending time with her family and could not wait to see her nieces Piper, Maizy, and Emma, and her nephew Grayson. She once said, "Being an...
Claude A. Barnhill
Dec 1, 2020
Claude A. Barnhill, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Lexington Park Assisted Living in Topeka. He was born December 2, 1931, in Pitt Co, North Carolina, the son of Nathan Claude Barnhill and Lydia Carson-Barnhill. He received a Bachelor Degree and Medical Degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He served as a Commander in...
Manuela Sarinana
Dec 1, 2020
Manuela Sarinana, 78, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020.She was born November 20, 1942, in Gomez, Durango, Mexico, the daughter of Tomas Sarinana and Ricarda (Vazquez) Sarinana. She is survived by eight daughters, three sons, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Andres Garcia and two daughters.Visitation will be 4-8 pm...
Bernard W. Barr
Dec 1, 2020
Bernard Barr, age 92, of Topeka, passed away December 1, 2020 at Homestead Assisted Living. Bernard was born August 1, 1928 in Manhattan to Carroll and Janie (Shehi) Barr. On August 15, 1948, he married Joyce Ann Griffith in Topeka. Together they ran the family farm west of Topeka and operated Barr's Poultry Farm for 45 years, delivering eggs to...
Raymond Glen Bednar
Nov 30, 2020
Raymond Glen Bednar, 70 Years, of Topeka, passed away November 30, 2020.He was born November 1, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Glen and Rosalie (Zakostelsky) Bednar. He graduated from Highland Park High School. His interests included antique cars and his Czech heritage. He worked for the State of Kansas for 46 years.Survivors include his sister, Louise A. (Jerry)...
Brenda Sue (Johnson) Mitts
Nov 30, 2020
Brenda Sue (Johnson) Mitts, 82, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020.She was born February 17, 1938 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Leo Fredrick Johnson and Anna Sue (Patterson) Johnson. Brenda began High School in Marshall, MO and moved to Atchison, KS where she graduated from Atchison High School in 1956. She attended The University of Kansas on...
Dorothy M. Hall
Nov 29, 2020
Dorothy M. Hall, 94, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born September 15, 1926 to John Q. and Ida C. (Mann) Irvin. She went to school in Westerville, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio. She retired from the Department of Revenue with the State of Kansas in 1990.She married Howard Hall in 1943. She lived most of her...
Nancy L. Schaffert
Nov 29, 2020
Nancy L. Schaffert of Topeka passed away November 29, 2020. Nancy was born August 28, 1926 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of George and Susan Harris. She graduated from Lawrence High School and the School of Business at KU.Nancy married Wendell W. Schaffert on June 27, 1948. She worked for the City of Lawrence while she and her husband finished...
Virginia C. Tevis
Nov 29, 2020
Virginia Carmon (Hoss) Tevis, 96, of Topeka, passed away on November 29th, 2020. She was born on November 26th, 1924 in Topeka, KS to Arthur and Cora Hoss. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1943. She received her nursing degree from the Jane C. Stormont School of Nursing in 1946; she also attended the Menninger Foundation Psychiatric post-graduate program...
Mary Lee Baker Mills
Nov 29, 2020
Mary Lee (Slatten) Baker Mills died of COVID-19 on November 29. She was born August 11, 1932 in Topeka, KS the only child of Benjamin W. and Evelyn M. (Applegate) Slatten. She lived in Topeka all her life. Mary grew up in East Topeka, where she attended Parkdale School and East Topeka Junior High. She graduated from Topeka High School...
Jerry Dean Mcelroy
Nov 29, 2020
Let us remember the life of an amazing man—Jerry Dean McElroyJerry died peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the age of 78. Jerry was born on January 15, 1942 in Topeka, KS to Rosemarie (Niccum) McElroy and Homer McElroy. A lifelong Topekan, Jerry attended Topeka High School, graduating in 1960. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and attended...
Bobbie Lee Knight
Nov 28, 2020
Bobbie Lee Knight, 72, of Berryton, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020.He was born December 10, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Bobbie was employed by various construction companies in the United States for several years, until retiring.He was a member of the Vietnam...
Lois Annette (Cornett) Middleton
Nov 28, 2020
Lois Annette (Cornett) Middleton, 81, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020.She was born March 25, 1939, in Linefork, Kentucky, the daughter of Jerd and Wilma (Sexton) Cornett. She was baptized in the Baptist faith.Survivors include her sisters, Ruby L. Cornett, Jackie L. Bowers, Sheebra M. Schons and Margaret R. Stidham. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Carl W. Quarnstrom
Nov 26, 2020
Carl W. Quarnstrom, 92, Topeka, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 1928 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Axel and Gerda (Johnson) Quarnstrom.He graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Junior College and then attended Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS graduating in 1950 with a Degree of...
Grace Marie (Jorgensen) Bohannon
Nov 25, 2020
Grace Marie Bohannon was called to her Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.She was born January 1, 1928 in Portland, Maine the daughter of Rev. Marius and Martha (Rasmussen) Jorgensen. Grace grew up in several locations as her father moved to serve parishes in the Lutheran Church throughout the U.S. and Canada and she was a life-long Lutheran.She graduated...
Carol Brinker- Klonowski
Nov 25, 2020
Carol Brinker-Klonowski, 62, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020.She was born July 29, 1958, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of Max Sommers and Wilma (Cagle) Manning. She attended Maconaquah High School in Indiana. She attended Washburn University. Carol was employed by the Valeo as a social worker. She was a member of the Lowman United Methodist Church of...
Virginia Lee Reinking
Nov 25, 2020
Virginia Lee Shimer Reinking was born in Topeka on March 21, 1926 and passed peacefully on November 25, 2020. She was the oldest of four children born to Bertha Jones Shimer and Emery Shimer. She and her sister Donna Grimes grew up at 219 Tyler with their parents and grandmother. They attended Sumner Elementary, Roosevelt Jr High and Topeka High...
James Hoover
Nov 22, 2020
James "Jim" Hoover, 90, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020.He was born March 30, 1930, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Vernon and Dayl (Richards) Hoover. He attended Winfield High school and later went on to study at Kansas State University where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Jim also served in the United States...
Rose Marie Morris
Nov 21, 2020
Rose Marie Morris, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.She was born May 24, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Leona (Hilty) Corber. She attended Highland Park High School in Topeka.Rose was a waitress at Robbie's Restaurant in Downtown Topeka and retired from McFarlands after twenty years. She enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, and spending time...
Troy Alan Broxterman
Nov 20, 2020
After an amazing journey, living life to its fullest, Troy Alan Broxterman, 51, ofTopeka, left this world on Friday, November 20, 2020.He was born February 4, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the third and final son ofMerlyn and Mary Jane (Buchanan) Broxterman. He was a 1987 graduate ofSeaman High School and received a degree in criminal justice from WashburnUniversity. Troy was...
