Claire Elaine Teasley
May 27, 2019
Claire Elaine "Natalie" Teasley, 95, of Topeka, who was deeply loved by her family and friends, passed away on May 27, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1924 in Natoma, KS the daughter of Harvey P. McFadden and Beulah (Zimmerman) McFadden-Simon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Kenneth Ross Teasley and siblings Ivalee Schell...
Jaret Juarez Guerrero
May 27, 2019
Jaret Juarez Guerrero, 11, of Topeka, passed away on May 27, 2019. A visitation and funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at El Shaddai Templo De Alabanza, 1248 SW Buchannan St, Topeka KS, 66604. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6th & Gage. To leave a special message for the family, please...
Michael W. Merriam
May 19, 2019
Michael W. "Mike" Merriam, 66, formerly of Topeka, passed away on May 19, 2019 in Andrews, TX. He was born on November 25, 1952 in Topeka, the son of John E Merriam Jr. and Charlotte (Sawyer) Merriam. He graduated from Topeka West High School, University of Kansas and went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Washburn University...
Dale E. Flynn
May 17, 2019
Dale E. Flynn, 54, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.He was born October 27, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of James Lawrence Flynn Jr. and Annie Shipp. He worked in construction for 38 years. He was known as a wonderful father, being very involved with his children's lives as well as his grandkids' lives; even serving...
Donald D. Webb
May 17, 2019
Donald D. Webb, 90, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, May 17, 2019.Don was born September 4, 1928 the son of Floyd and Laura (Arnold) Webb.He was united in marriage June 23, 1951 to Marian Chandley.Don served in the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. After serving in the Army he began...
Randell Jones
May 14, 2019
Randell "Randy" Jones, 70, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2019 at his home. He was born August 12, 1948, in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Wendell and Vida (Mackey) Jones.He graduated in 1966 from Topeka West High School and went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps after a year at Kansas State University. He...
Cheryll Duer
May 10, 2019
Cheryll Duer, 62, of Topeka, passed away on May 10, 2019. She was born December 7, 1956, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Regeiner L. Ramseier and Georgia A. (Hillen) Ramseier.She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1975 and went on to attend Missouri Western University. She was employed by the Kansas Judicial Branch since 2006. Cheryll was a...
Julie Schalansky
May 9, 2019
Julie Ann Schalansky, 35, of Topeka, passed away on May 9, 2019 at Midland Hospice House. She was born on December 3, 1983 in Topeka the daughter of Janet (Painter) Schalansky and Jim Schalansky. Julie graduated from Topeka High School and went on to earn degrees from Washburn Tech and Washburn University. Julie was a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics....
David Allen Wimer
May 8, 2019
David Wimer, 84, of Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.He was born May 14, 1934, in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Allen and Wanda (Goetze) Wimer. He joined the Coyville, Kansas Christian Church when he was 10 years old. He was baptized as a young boy in the Verdigris River.David graduated from Coyville High School in 1952.He served in...
Othel Jones Sr.
May 6, 2019
Othel Jones Sr., 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.He was born July 1, 1934 in Brinkley, AR the son of Herman and Ophir (Alexander) Jones.Othel retired Sgt. First Class from the United States Army in 1976 at Fort Riley, Kansas.Othel married Johanna (Herrmann) on November 8, 1958 in Nuremberg Germany, she survives.Other survivors include a son, William...
Jemi P. Johnson
May 4, 2019
Jemi Johnson was born on August 25th 1972 to Victoria Jackson and the late Herbert Johnson. Jemi departed this life on Saturday May 4th 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka Kansas. Jemi graduated from Hamilton High School in 1991 where he was an outstanding basketball player. Jemi spent one year at Mississippi County Community College in Blytheville Arkansas on...
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...
