Sheryl Valdez
May 2, 2019
Sherry Valdez, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.She was born October 31, 1944, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Merle and Alice (Ode) Davis. She was an active member at St. John's Lutheran Church. She loved to babysit and enjoyed her time with the Foster Grandparent Program at KNI. Above all else, she loved spending time with...
Betty D. Commons
May 2, 2019
Betty D. Commons passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Lawrence, Kansas. She was the daughter of John Quincy and Edna (Elliot) Asher. She was born and raised in Topeka and attended Quincy, Curtis and Topeka High. She married LT. Warren Commons on October 26, 1967. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1982. Survivors include son, Jerry...
Cherie Wasson
May 1, 2019
Cherie Lynn Wasson 51 of Berryton, Kansas died tragically in an auto accident on May 1, 2019.She was born December 29, 1966, Cherie had many passions in life. She rode and showed horses until late into her adult years. Throughout her life, she was fascinated by photography and had a brilliant eye for landscapes, animals and people. From cat shows...
Kenneth W. Hartzell, Sr.
May 1, 2019
Kenneth W. Hartzell, Sr. of Topeka, 60, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019.He was born February 18, 1959, in Topeka, KS the son of Allen and Bonita (Morgan) Hartzell. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977.Ken worked for Hills Pet Nutrition for 34 years. He was passionate about attending his grandchildren's sporting events; he was their #1 fan....
Frank S. Saiya
Apr 30, 2019
Frank Salvatore Saiya, 77, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.He was born July 6, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Columbo and Anna (Giordano) Saiya.An Air Force veteran, Frank retired from Southwestern Bell, and founded Riser Video Productions. Frank was also a dedicated substitute teacher, well-liked by students (no kneecaps were ever broken).Frank married Ruth Ellen...
Larry F. Tovey
Apr 29, 2019
Larry F. Tovey, Topeka, passed from this life on Monday, April 29th, 2019. He was 82 years of age.Born October 11, 1936 in Coffeyville, Kansas he was the son of Jess Tovey and Margaret Ruhland Tovey. He graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in 1954. Larry received an Associates of Arts degree in Business Education from Coffeyville College in...
Larry Shannon
Apr 28, 2019
Larry Shannon, 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away on April 28, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1947 in Hiawatha, KS, the son of Lawrence and Betty (Camblin) Shannon. He graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, KS, and went on to earn a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas. He worked as a professional...
William (Bill) Smith, Sr.
Apr 28, 2019
William (Bill) Smith Sr., 93, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.He was born November 1, 1925, in Franklin, Nebraska, the son of Francis and Daisie (Baker) Smith. Bill married Julia Maus at her parents' home on July 30, 1946. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2006. Survivors include a daughter, Jeannine Dodds; son, William "Sam" (Cynthia...
Mekyalla Miracle-Stine Briggs
Apr 27, 2019
Mekyalla Briggs {Mimi}, age 13 passed away unexpectedly Saturday April 27th, 2019, in Topeka Ks. Mimi was a 7th grader at Auburn Washburn Middle School. She had been a long time student in the 437 school district and was known for her fashion, beautiful smile and eyes. Everyone who knew Mimi knew she a love for Dora the Explorer. She...
Raymond J. Bergquist
Apr 26, 2019
Raymond J. Bergquist, 95, of Topeka, passed away on April 26, 2019. He was born January 5, 1924 in Osage City, KS. He served in the Navy during World War II and received a Purple Heart for his time on the USS Liscome Bay. Raymond was employed by Goodyear as a Tire Builder for 37 years, retiring in 1987. Raymond...
Donna Jean Meister
Apr 24, 2019
Donna Jean Coffee Meister, 84, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.She was born January 8, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas. Donna married John Meister on August 22, 1968 in the First Christian Church. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2006. Donna spent many years working as a legal secretary and then...
John Albert Guntert
Apr 23, 2019
John A. Guntert, 63, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his residence.He was born August 7, 1955, in Topeka KS, the son of Robert and Veneta (Kump) Guntert.He will always be remembered for his special love he held dear to his family, especially his brother David. John had a blissful spirit, he enjoyed making people laugh, his...
James W. Sloan
Apr 18, 2019
James W. Sloan, 91, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019.Jim was born December 30, 1927 in Hoxie, KS the son of Floyd A. and Gladys Wilburma (Gallogly) Sloan. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washburn University in 1950 and his Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School in 1952....
Donna J. Huyett
Apr 18, 2019
Donna J. Huyett, 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019.She was born March 9, 1932, in Bloomington, Nebraska, the daughter of Otie and Bertha (Bowhay) Pike. Donna married Jacob Huyett on January 9, 1973 in Topeka, KS, he survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Candice Moore, step-son, Jake (Lorie) Huyett, step-son, Brent (Barbara) Huyett, step-son, Jeff Huyett; sister,...
Joe Lewis Rios Sr.
Apr 15, 2019
Joe Lewis Rios Sr., 50, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019.He was born September 23, 1968, in Sterling, Colorado, the son of Bernardo and Gloria (Torres) Rios.Son, Father, Grandfather, loved to fish, and spend time with friends and family. An expert painter and hard worker he was. He possessed a sense of humor that lightened any...
Robert L. Potter
Apr 15, 2019
Robert L. "Bob" Potter, 82, of Topeka, passed away on April 15, 2019. He was born on February 10, 1937 in Kansas City, MO the son of Leroy M. Potter and Florence (Rueckert) Potter. Bob was an on-air radio broadcast professional, working at radio stations including KTOP and V/100. He also created and hosted a Saturday night radio oldies show...
Ruth L. King
Apr 13, 2019
Ruth Louise King, 80, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Topeka Center Nursing Home. She was the daughter of Joe and Mae Huffman. Ruth was born January 8, 1939, in Topeka and lived there her entire life. She worked in several departments for the State, including the water department. She was a member of First...
Dena Marie Bullard
Apr 12, 2019
Dena Marie Bullard, 65, of Topeka, passed away on April 12, 2019 at University of Kansas St. Francis Campus.Dena was born April 26, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Dick and Doris (Dryden) Dodson. She attended school in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971. She married Christopher Alan Bullard in 1978 and gave birth to...
Morris Keith Imthurn
Apr 10, 2019
Morris Keith Imthurn, 93, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019.He was born January 19, 1926, in Madison, Kansas, the son of Pete and Lillian (Strahm) Imthurn. He served in the United States Navy. Morris work for the Federal Government at Forbes Air Force Base and Fort Riley.Morris was a member of First Christian Church in Topeka. He was...
Cecil F. Cook
Apr 10, 2019
Cecil Fern Cook, 103, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully at McCrite's Plaza on April 10, 2019 with her daughters by her side. She was born on June 4, 1915 to Stella Mae Owen & William Meyer of Ozawkie, Kansas. She and her sister Alberta rode a pony to their 3-room schoolhouse in Ozawkie. She attended Ozawkie High School graduating...
