Sue Catharine Buchanan
Nov 16, 2018
Sue Catharine Buchanan, 81, passed away surrounded by her family on November 16, 2018 at the Brookdale Topeka – Alzheimer's unit.She was born on May 3, 1937 in McPherson, KS, to Edward Groh Johnson and Catharine (Colver) Johnson.Sue graduated from East High School in Wichita in 1955, and remained in touch with her core group of high school friends throughout...
David T. Borghardt
Nov 13, 2018
David Borghardt, 57, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.David was born May 6, 1961 in Topeka, the son of Carl "Truman" and Sylvia (Wulf) Borghardt. He attended McCarter Elementary School, Landon Junior High and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1979. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.David is survived by his parents. He...
Mildred M. Hornbeck
Nov 12, 2018
Mildred M. Hornbeck 91, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018.Mildred was born October 5, 1927 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Orin and Nora (Vickery) Frizelle. She graduated from Nevada , MO High School and attended Cotty College in Nevada.She was employed as a Manager in the Loan Processing Department of Commerce Bank & Trust for 22 years.Mildred...
Jacqueline Culley
Nov 10, 2018
Jacqueline Jo "Jackey" Culley, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was born December 9, 1930 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Ralph J. Hughes and Gertrude R. (Martin) Hughes. Raised in Braymer, MO, and baptized in the First Baptist Church, she graduated from Braymer High School in 1949, and attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO....
John (J.M.) Thies
Nov 10, 2018
John Milton ("JM") Thies, born July 5th, 1936, left his earthly body to be with The Lord on November 10, 2018, in the presence of his adoring wife, children and grandchildren, following a weeklong celebration and observance of his life, filled with music, stories, laughter and tears.JM was a devoted family man, a gifted leader, a cherished business executive and...
Ilene Donnelly-Sandell
Nov 7, 2018
Ilene Lamar Donnelly-Sandell, 67, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.Ilene was born January 10, 1951, in San Diego, California, the only child of Eugene Lamar and Harriet (Brody) King. Both proceeded her in death.She was employed by Kansas Army National Guard as a Financial Technician retiring after 28 years.Ilene married Garold "Gary" Sandell on November 11, 2001, in...
Lois L. Vicory
Nov 7, 2018
Lois Lucille (Marshall) Vicory, 93 years, Topeka, passed into the next world on November 7, 2018, after a short illness. Born July 12, 1925, in Richmond, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Gladys Marshall. Lois actively grew up in Richmond having many friends and fond memories while attending their schools. Lois loved to sing as her...
Mary Elizabeth Dugan
Nov 5, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Dugan, 67, Shreveport, LA, formerly of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.Mary was born October 5, 1951 in Columbia City, IN, the daughter of Glenn C. and Rosemary (Adang) Morehead. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1969 and attended Washburn University.She was employed as a nurse at Stormont-Vail before moving to Shreveport, LA. She worked at...
Anna M. Moore
Nov 5, 2018
Anna M. Moore, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. Anna Moore, 92, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born April 25, 1926 in Pueblo, Colorado, the daughter of Jerry and Rose Yerrick. She married Russell D. Moore January 5, 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2018....
Robert Eggold
Nov 5, 2018
Robert Louis Eggold of Topeka, KS entered eternal life on Monday, November 5. Bob was born in Lincoln NE on June 27, 1927, to Rev. Henry John Eggold and Helen Marie (Burdorf) Eggold. A graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School, River Forest , IL and Concordia Lutheran College, River Forest, (now Concordia University-Chicago). Bob received a Masters in Education Administration...
Michiel Allen Noyes, Ii
Nov 4, 2018
The world lost a wonderful man when Michiel Allen Noyes II, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2018. He was born October 17, 1981 in Topeka, and graduated from Seaman High School in 2001. He was a loving, supportive, and protective big brother, cousin and friend, with an amazing passion for history and aviation. He was preceded in death by...
Dr. Robert Carey
Nov 4, 2018
Robert Dale Carey was born in Fremont, Nebraska, on October 8, 1923, to Raymond Burdette and Myrtle (Thompson) Carey. One of five children, Robert lived with the family while their father moved up from a teacher to school superintendent in Omaha, Beatrice, Grand Island, Stromsburg and Gering. Robert graduated from Gering High School in 1941, Scottsbluff Junior College in 1943,...
Joyce E. Schneider
Nov 2, 2018
Joyce E. Schneider, 89, of Silver Lake, passed away on November 2, 2018. Joyce was born August 1, 1929 in Woodward, OK to James and Neva Morlan. She graduated from high school in Leedey, OK in 1947, the same year a massive tornado devastated the town and her home. Joyce attended Oklahoma A&M University (which later became Oklahoma State University)...
Letha L. Meyer
Nov 2, 2018
Letha L. Meyer, 94, Topeka, passed away November 2, 2018.She was born in McFarland, KS, the daughter of George and Sophia (Iott) Gehrt.Letha married Delmond Meyer on January 20, 1946 in Topeka, KS.She was a member St. John's Lutheran Church and worked as the church secretary for over 25 years. She also worked for Washburn University.She is survived by her...
Lee W. Benteman
Nov 1, 2018
Lee Benteman, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018.He was born July 10, 1930, son of Fritz and Erma (Kipp) Benteman .Lee was proud to have served his country as a medic and truck driver in the Korean War.He worked at Goodyear Tire for 37 years.Lee married JoAnn Kranz May 26, 1955 in Manhattan, KS.Survivors include his wife,...
Jerry W. Johnson
Oct 27, 2018
Jerry Walter Johnson, 82, of Topeka, passed away on October 27, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1936 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Walter F. Johnson and Lucille V. (Haas) Johnson. He was raised in Abilene and Emporia, Kansas. He graduated from Emporia High School in 1954. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Emporia State...
Betty F. Mccollough
Oct 27, 2018
Betty F. McCollough, 97, of Topeka, passed away on October 27, 2018. She is survived by a son, Rev. Dr. Jim McCollough, of Topeka; and daughter-in-law, Judith Moberly, Olney, TX; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends during a visitation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage...
Christine Cavender
Oct 27, 2018
Christine M. Cavender, 66, Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.Chris was born March 10, 1952 in Cedar Vale, the daughter of Howard G. and Lois R. (Cummins) Baylis. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1970. She was employed at Por'e Richards for many years, later as an Accounts Payable Clerk...
Nellie May Rathke
Oct 23, 2018
Nellie Guffin (Wheeler) Rathke, 89, of Walton, KS passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.She was born December 29, 1928 in Emmet, Idaho to William and Bessie (La Grande) Guffin. In 1936, the Guffin family moved to Mankato, Kansas where Nellie became a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Nellie married Wesley Mack Wheeler in 1949 and raised three sons...
Virginia Somers
Oct 23, 2018
Virginia "Ginny" Somers, 89, of Topeka, passed away on October 23, 2018. She was born on March 29, 1929 in Hamlin, WV the daughter of Charles and Lula Mae Young. She graduated from Hamlin High School in 1947 and went on to attend Marshall University. She married Charles W. Somers on December 24, 1949 in Huntington, WV. He survives. Other...
