Vernita Eidine Mitchell
Nov 18, 2019
Vernita Eidine Mitchell, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. She was born November 29, 1930, in Osawatomie, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Thoden) Kim. She is a graduate of Osawatomie High School. Vernita has been a resident of Topeka, KS since 1951 and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Topeka. Vernita married Kenneth...
Steven Michael Hair
Nov 18, 2019
Steven Michael Hair, 60, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019.He was born May 10, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Lyle and Patricia (Chard) Hair. He graduated from Lincoln High School. He served his country in the Air Force. He worked as a Vehicle Mechanic. He had a huge love for God. His heart was...
David E. Moran
Nov 16, 2019
David Earl Moran left his family on Saturday, November 16, 2019 and is now free of any earthly suffering. David was born on October 10, 1948 at Stormont-Vail Hospital, the son of Kenneth Wesley Moran and Delyte Dae Mellies Moran of Topeka.David grew up in Topeka attending local schools. Upon graduating from Topeka West High School, he enlisted in the...
Barbara Ann Noble
Nov 16, 2019
Barbara Noble, 87, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Midland Hospice Care.She was born May 21, 1932, in Vista, Missouri, the daughter of Henderson and Vista (Loftin) Roberts. Barbara married Carl Wilbur Noble in 1948.Survivors include daughters, Judy Burger, Janice Gratham, Joy Essman; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one...
George Gary Johnson
Nov 16, 2019
George Gary Johnson, 80, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was surrounded by his family. Gary was born January 21, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of George and Laura (Timmerkamp) Johnson. He was raised on a farm and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1957. He enjoyed farming and decided to attend Kansas State University to...
Dorothy Lou Harder
Nov 15, 2019
Dorothy Lou "Dottie" Harder, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.She was born June 14, 1930, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Merwin and Marjorie (Wilson) Welty. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1948 as Valedictorian. She then went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baker University. In 1957, she received a Master's Degree...
Norbert Rungano
Nov 13, 2019
Norbert Rungano, a civil engineer, lifelong learner, Jesus follower, and resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma—died on Nov. 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas after sustaining fatal injuries from a tragic car accident.Norbert was born in Kigali, Rwanda on Dec. 1, 1994 to Denis Rutamu and Beatrice Akimana. After graduating high school from...
Wanda Wilson
Nov 12, 2019
Wanda I. WilsonSmall but mighty, Wanda Iola Wilson passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at age 96. Born in Bellvue, Pennsylvania on August 5, 1923 to Lt. Col. Wendell S. Lucas and Mary (Johnston) Lucas, she grew up as an honest but feisty Army brat, of which she was very proud. An excellent swimmer and diver she loved the...
Dolores P. Prettyman
Nov 11, 2019
Dolores "Dody" Fiebig Prettyman, 93, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019.She was born January 17, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Laura (Branski) Fiebig. Survivors include Daughters, Paula Prettyman and Kay Wood, sons Gerald Prettyman, James R. Prettyman, 29 Grandchildren, 13 Great grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.She was preceded in death by her...
Karen Kay Lewis
Nov 10, 2019
Karen (Kay) Dunaway Lewis, 73, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.She was born November 4, 1946, in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of Paul E. and Anna Mae (Brady) Dunaway.Karen married Delvy Lewis on August 4, 1968. Survivors include daughters, Kerri (Gary) Rodden, Kristi (Dan) Woestendick, Mindi (Brett) Kuper; grandchildren, Cooper Woestendick, Kallie Rodden, Keely Rodden, Jordan Kuper, Karly Kuper,...
Owen M. Hughes
Nov 8, 2019
Owen M. Hughes, 15, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019.Owen was one of the most kind, generous, loving people I ever had the privilege of knowing. To Owen, his family was the MOST important thing in the world. He loved spending time with his Big Brother, Aaron, at his apartment or playing video games with his little brother,...
Don Putnam
Nov 8, 2019
Donald L. Putnam, 70, of Topeka, KS/Sunrise Beach, MO, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.He is survived by his wife Julie of 50 years, his son Jeffrey Lynn 50, of Corpus Christi, TX and his daughter Dawn Michele, 48, of Topeka. His six grandchildren, Nash Davis McKnight, 22, of Topeka, Ciara Cheyenne McKnight, 20, Topeka, Ashton Lynn Putnam, 17, Carley...
Hazel Cockerham
Nov 8, 2019
Hazel Christine Cockerham (Hedges) passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. Hazel was born August 9, 1928, the daughter of Tilton and Myrtle (Posey) Hedges. Hazel was the third child of ten. Survivors include son, Bob (Jeanette) of Topeka; brother, Elvin (Joan) Hedges, of Indian Head, MD; daughter-in-law, Pam Cockerham; grandchildren, Julie (Kelly) McDonald, Renee Cockerham, Stephanie Auguste, Ryan (Cheryl) Cockerham,...
Ferne M. Rumsey
Nov 7, 2019
Ferne M. Rumsey, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019.She was born November 19, 1930, in Wetmore, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Belle (Robinson) Reber. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. She loved to cook, entertain, and travel. She enjoyed playing card games and board games with family and friends. She was devoted to her...
Loretta Marie Charlton
Nov 6, 2019
Loretta "Boogie" Marie Charlton, of Topeka, passed away peacefully and surrounded by friends at Lexington Park Nursing Facility at the age of 57. She was born June 3, 1962 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Loretta Marie (Bradford) and Richard Daniel Charlton Sr. She was support staff and volunteer for Paralyzed Veterans of America while attending Wamego High School where...
Mary Kathleen Brockman
Nov 6, 2019
Mary Nolan Brockman, 83, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019.She was born March 17, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Francis and Bernice (Blechle) Nolan.She was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake, ND.Mary was married to Richard Brockman for 65 years. Survivors include a husband, Richard Brockman; sons, Gregg Brockman, Stephen Brockman; Dennis...
Jeannette Dachroth
Nov 4, 2019
Jeannette "Jeannie" Dachroth, 98, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.She was born January 2, 1921, in Nauvoo, Illinois, the daughter of Allen and Coralie (Hamma) Dachroth. She graduated from Nauvoo High School and attended University of Michigan and University of Illinois. She was married to Max Elsberry. Jeannie taught piano lessons in Topeka for 54 years before retiring...
Emmett E. Sprecker Jr.
Nov 4, 2019
Emmett E. Sprecker, 74, of Mayetta, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.He was born November 9, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, the son of Emmett and Letha (Wood) Sprecker. He graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Kansas. His life was surrounded by the military. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and he attended the U.S. Army Engineer School in...
Pat Hildebrandt
Nov 3, 2019
Pat Hildebrandt, 76, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.She was born February 28, 1943, in Washington, Kansas, the daughter of Wilbur and Agnes (Whestine) Westing. She attended Washington High School. She went on to attend Brown Mackie College. Pat had a strong passion for the KU Jayhawks, especially during basketball season. She had a big heart and will...
Donald Lee Keith
Nov 1, 2019
Donald Lee Keith, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at home.He was born March 3, 1942, in Elizabeth Town, Kentucky, the son of Erroll and Opal (Whittington) Keith. He graduated from Alma High School. He honorably served his country for 20 years in Armed Forces both the US Navy and Air National Guard. He is a veteran...
