Debra J. Schlagel
Feb 17, 2020
Debra J. Schlagel, 65, of Scranton, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.She was born June 12, 1954, in Sandpoint, Idaho, the daughter of Ramon and Virginia (Allen) Wirzfeld. Growing up, the family traveled a lot as an Air Force family. It instilled a love of travel in her.She received her LPN in 1974, became a Registered Nurse in 1981 and...
Kenneth A. Mclean
Feb 15, 2020
Kenneth "Mac" McLean, 73, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at a local care home for veterans. He was born February 13 1947, in Meadville PA, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Hoffman) McLean. He attended high school in Sandy Lake, PA and came to Topeka to attend Washburn University. He graduated in 1973 with a B.A. degree....
James Frison
Feb 15, 2020
James "Jim" Frison, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020.Cremation is planned and private services will take place in North Dakota. To leave a message for the family online, please visit visit the guestbook below.
Col "Bill" Moser
Feb 14, 2020
Colonel (Retired) William "Bill" Robert Moser, 84, Topeka, died February 14, 2020, in Topeka, KS. He was born September 29, 1935 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Ferdinand T. Moser and Helen M. Moser.Colonel Moser served for more than 30 years in the United States Army. He was commissioned on June 25, 1957, as a distinguished military graduate...
Christina Marie Snyder
Feb 14, 2020
Christina Marie Snyder, 53, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020.Tina will be missed. Despite her physical challenges, she lived a joyful and vibrant life displaying pure happiness. Tina, born November 21, 1966, graduated from Capper Foundation in 1986. Tina loved to watch the Chiefs and of course the Jayhawks, but she was definitely Royal Blue. Aside from watching...
Freda Belle Metzger
Feb 14, 2020
Freda Belle Metzger, 94, Topeka passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at McCrite Plaza following a brief illness. She was born on January 19, 1926 in Topeka, KS to Fred and Elsie Winters. She grew up in Topeka and attended Topeka High School. In her youth, she spent her spare time at roller skating rinks in Topeka, Lawrence and...
Jimmy Dale Gast
Feb 12, 2020
Jimmy Dale Gast, 63, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born January 14, 1957 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of Stephen, Sr. and Norma Gast. Jimmy was employed by Interior Contractor, and was a member of Local 1445.Jimmy married Janet Jones on March 11, 2000 in Topeka, KS. Survivors include wife, Janet Gast, son, Jesse (Tricia)...
Elsa Pomeroy
Feb 10, 2020
Elsa H. Pomeroy, 99, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.She was born November 13, 1920, in Posen, Germany. She graduated from Topeka High School. She loved to sew and do crossword puzzles. She was an avid volunteer at the Judicial Center, Kansas History Museum, and for the American Heart Association. In her early years she worked for the...
Donald Patterson
Feb 10, 2020
Donald Patterson, 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.He was born August 1, 1924, in College View, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Ruth (Swingle) Patterson. He graduated with his A.B. (Political Science) from the University of Nebraska in 1947 where he held Scholastic Honors with Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University...
Barry Lynn Marney
Feb 10, 2020
Barry Lynn Marney, 71, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.He was born April 16, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Oliver and Faye (Tomson) Marney. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Barry was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring in 2005.He was a former...
Lawrence C. Brunker
Feb 9, 2020
Lawrence C. "Tiny" Brunker, 97, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.He was born June 8, 1922, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Clem and Martha (Carnahan) Brunker. Lawrence graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the Army during World War II. After the war he played the trombone in several Big Bands.Lawrence married Helen Lang on May...
Twilla Mckee
Feb 8, 2020
Twilla Loella (Standerfer) McKee, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Twilla graduated from Topeka High school in 1954. She retired in 1992 after working 25 years at Heifner Nursery & Garden Center in Topeka. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening and traveling with her family. Twilla liked to stay busy during her retirement years...
Marlyn K. Burch
Feb 8, 2020
Marlyn K. Burch, 84, Topeka passed away, February 8, 2020.Marlyn the son of Lois and Albert Burch, was born February 28, 1935 and grew up in El Dorado, Kansas. He then graduated from Emporia State University in 1957, where he was a member of AKL Fraternity. Marlyn remained close to his many friends and acquaintances in El Dorado. He served...
Norman Bentley
Feb 7, 2020
Norman Bentley, 74, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020.A Graveside Service with military honors will be at 12:30 pm., Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, PO Box 1694, Leavenworth. To leave a message for his family online, please visit the guestbook below.
Loretta May Spencer
Feb 7, 2020
Loretta May (Harvey) (Lloyd) Spencer, 76, of Basehor, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, due to complications following heart surgery.She was born July 17, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Waldo Roy and Frances Louise (Cochran) Harvey. She was a 1961 graduate of Highland Park High School, Topeka. Loretta was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for...
Rodney L. Muã±Oz
Feb 3, 2020
Rodney L. Muñoz, 50, of Topeka, passed away February 3, 2020.He was born July 28, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Robert "B.J." and Josie (Zuniga) Muñoz. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1987.He was bartender at Skinny's Bar and Cousin's Club. Most recently he was a sales representative at Laird-Noller Ford Dealership. Rod was a member...
Ann M. Johnson
Feb 2, 2020
Ann Marie Johnson, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Peggy Kelly House 1, Topeka, KS.She was born October 12, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Marjorie (Lancaster) Bates. She attended Potwin Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High and Topeka High School. She attended both Washburn University and Emporia State College. Ann was a Life Active...
Richard Huncker
Feb 1, 2020
Richard Huncker, 76 of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2020.Rich was born June 23, 1943 in Denver, Colorado and was the son of Glen and Helen Huncker. He graduated from Goodland High School and attended Washburn University earning a degree in Business Administration in 1966.Rich was a Supervisor in the Accident and Health division for the Kansas Insurance Department...
Joan Ruth Kready
Jan 31, 2020
Joan Ruth "Jo" KreadyFebruary 10, 1929 – January 31, 2020Born in Dickenson County, Kansas February 10, 1929, Joan Ruth Hill "Jo" Kready, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas, January 31, 2020.She is preceded in death by parents Esther Lydia Hill Warnock and Roland William Hill; brothers James R. Hill...
Sheri Renae Lesmeister
Jan 29, 2020
On January 29th, Sheri our beautiful daughter's life on earth ended. We will hold her in our hearts forever. She had an amazing life full of adventure and travel. She graduated from Jefferson West High School in Meriden, KS in 1988. She was president of her class and was a cheerleader for Pom Pon. She went to the University of...
