Shirley A. (Thornton) Gilchrist
Sep 9, 2018
Shirley Annette (Thornton) Gilchrist, age 70, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 08, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born July 18, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her parents were Marjorie Elda (Aller) Thornton and George Leo Thornton. Shirley graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University (summa cum laude). She passed the CPA Audit, and at Department of Administration.Shirley worked at...
Matthew Allen Juarez
Sep 8, 2018
Matthew A. Juarez, 48, Topeka, passed away September 8, 2018.Matthew was born November 29, 1969 the son of Joseph and Doris (Longstaff) Juarez. He was the beloved and doting husband of Nancy Juarez. They married June 19, 1999.Matt will always be in our hearts, thoughts and souls of all who knew him. The lives he touched, the good and kindness...
Phyllis N. Randel
Sep 8, 2018
Phyllis N. Randel, 90, of Wakarusa, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.She was born November 13, 1927, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Harbor and Eula (McCurdey) McDaniel.Phyllis was a member of Western Hills Church.Phyllis married Donald L. Randel on April 19, 1946, in Topeka, KS. She is survived by her sons, Terry (Lazette) Randel,Auburn, Mark (Deva) Randel, Wakarusa; six...
Norman J. Furse
Sep 4, 2018
Norman J. Furse, loving husband and father of two children, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the age of 76. He was born March 4, 1942, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Norman and Edna (Garner) Furse. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Washburn University, graduating summa cum lade, in 1964; Juris...
Marmie M. Bobko
Sep 4, 2018
Marmie M. Bobko, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away on September 4, 2018, the daughter of Thomas and Emily Miller. She was born August 2, 1945 in Ellsworth, KS. She treasured her time with family and friends, especially those that cared for her through the most recent difficult times. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Carol and her husband Dr. Robert Baron....
Hazel Malone
Sep 3, 2018
Hazel I. Malone, 80, crossed over September 3, 2018.Hazel was born in Kansas to Lester and Erma Jenks, August 22nd 1938. Attended School in Topeka. Married George F. Malone Jr. , who served in the Air Force.George and Hazel were stationed to England, North Dakota, then retired in Denver, Colorado from the Air Force ; Where they continue to raise...
Kenneth Drexler
Sep 1, 2018
Kenneth Drexler, 34, of Topeka, KS passed away on September 1, 2018. He is survived by wife, Sarah Drexler; children, Nevaeh and Konner Drexler; brother, Timothy Drexler; and mother Deborah Drexler. He was preceded in death by his father, Karl Drexler; brother, Jeremy Drexler; and grandfather William "Bup" Drexler. The family will greet friends during a visitation on Friday, September...
Darlene M. Self
Sep 1, 2018
Darlene M. Self, 93, of Topeka, passed away on September 1, 2018.Darlene was born January 11, 1925 in Herington, KS, the daughter of Henry and Clara Will. She graduated from Herington High School in 1943. During World War II, Darlene worked as a clerk typist at the Supply Depot at the Herington and Garden City air base. In 1947, she...
Millie Roberts
Aug 31, 2018
Mildred "Millie" Louise Roberts, 84, passed from this world on August 31, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 28, 1934 in Belle Plaine KS, daughter of Hazel and Louis Allen. Topeka was Millie's final home but lived in Kansas City, KS and Vassar, KS most of her life. Millie is survived by her husband in marriage...
William E. Lechner
Aug 25, 2018
William E. "Bill" Lechner, 60, Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.Bill was born January 28, 1958 in Axtell, KS, the son of Gerald T. and Darlene F. (Enneking) Lechner. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1977. He worked at Eden Hospital in Castro Valley, CA for several years and was currently employed as a Physical Therapy Aide...
Steve Thompson
Aug 22, 2018
Steve Thompson, 65, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 22, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1953 in Topeka, KS the son of Charles and Doris Thompson. He married Judy on March 27, 1976. She survives. Other survivors include daughters, Heather Anderson (Steven), and Kelly Heston (Scott); grandchildren, Taylor, Quinten, Kaidence, Taylie, Carter, Kennedy, Colt...
Sandra Jean Mills
Aug 21, 2018
Sandra Mills, 76, of Topeka, KS, went to be with the Lord the morning of August 21, 2018, where she has joined family and friends in a joyous reunion.Sandra was born on July 4, 1942 in Oak Grove, LA, the daughter of Audis W. and Jeanette Hatten. She graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1960. After high school she...
Mary Lucille Green
Aug 19, 2018
Mary Lucille Green, 94, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.She was born November 30, 1923, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Mable (Craig) Sanderffer. Mary married Roy K. Corber, Sr. July 4, 1942 in Junction City, KS. She married Donald Green on March 14, 1973 in Miami, OK, he preceded her in death on February 20,...
Chad Flores
Aug 15, 2018
Chad Flores, 39, of Topeka, KS passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born on September 1, 1978, in Leoti, KS, the son of John W. Flores and Tonia R. Bahner. He is survived by his wife, Ivette Flores; parents, John Flores and Nadine Bailey, Tonia and Darrel Bahner; brother, Matt Flores. Not only a son, husband, brother...
Lamoyne M. Smith
Aug 15, 2018
LaMoyne M. Smith, 93, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.He was born September 1, 1924, in Admire, Kansas, the son of Walter and Jennie (Coates) Smith.LaMoyne graduated from Admire High School. He earned his Bachelor and Masters Degree in Education from Emporia State Teachers College. He received his life teaching certificate and taught Business Education in Staffordville High...
Doreen Tefft
Aug 14, 2018
Doreen Tefft, 92, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018.She was born December 25, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and MarthaVera (Dunlap) Booher. She graduated from Washburn High School in 1944. Doreen was employed by the AT&SF Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1988.Doreen married Keith Tabor he preceded her in death. Doreen then married W.B....
Elizabeth J. Corcoran
Aug 13, 2018
Elizabeth J. Corcoran, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018.She was born August 22, 1931, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Klein) Winkler. She was a graduate of Atchison High School. Elizabeth was a homemaker and Tecumseh neighborhood day care provider. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Elizabeth married Byron D....
Gilbert A. Singleton
Aug 12, 2018
Gilbert A. Singleton, 98, of Topeka, passed away at Brewster Place on Sunday, August 12, 2018.He was born November 27, 1919, in Pratt, Kansas, the son of Bert and Cappie (Pendleton) Singleton. He served in the Army during World War II. Gilbert married Audrey L. Collinge on February 5, 1947 in Ottawa, KS. They were married 70 years prior to...
Orville Glenn Lesslie
Aug 12, 2018
Orville Lesslie, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.He was born December 11, 1928, in Marshall County, Kansas, the son of Glenn and Maisie (Kniesteadt) Lesslie. Orville graduated from Vermillion Kansas High School in 1946. He served in the Army during the Korean War.Orville married Marcene Romig on August 5, 1950 in Topeka, KS. Orville was employed by...
Lila Lee Reynolds
Aug 12, 2018
Lila Lee Reynolds, 85, of Overbrook, KS, passed away on August 12, 2018. She was born on December 16, 1932 in Sylvia, KS the daughter of Carl E. and Edith N. (Ankerholz) Gill. She married Russell J. Reynolds on September 29, 1951 in Sterling, KS. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2002. She was also preceded in death...
