James M. Caplinger, Jr.
Oct 10, 2018
James M. Caplinger, Jr. ("Jim" or "JR"), 62, of Topeka, passed away on October 10, 2018. Jim was born on May 5, 1956, the son of James M. Caplinger and Barbara Caplinger (Simmer). Jim graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1974 and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Kansas. He earned his...
Jean E. (Fast) May
Oct 7, 2018
Jean Eldeen May, 82 of Topeka Kansas passed away on October 7th, 2018.Jean was born August 11, 1936 in Hutchinson Kansas to Eldon E. and Leona M. (Newlin) Fast. Jean grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, graduating from Hutchinson High School 1954.In March of 1957, she went on a blind date and met the man she would later marry, Bobbie D....
Duane L. Guy
Oct 6, 2018
Duane L. Guy, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018.He was born November 29, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Norman and Nellie (Owens) Guy. Duane married Ruth Guy on July 9, 1955 in Geuda Springs, KS. He attended Washburn University. Duane worked for the State of Kansas Industrial Safety and Health. He received "Safety Professionals of...
Robert F. Bennett
Oct 6, 2018
Robert (Bob) Franklin Bennett of Topeka , KS age 85, passed away October 6, 2018 at Oakley Place Two. He was born in Chanute, KS December 14, 1932.He is survived by his wife Jeanette of 65 years last May. He is also survived by Daughter, Terrie Bennett, Topeka and Son Frank Bennett (Janet) of Blue Eye, MO, Grandchildren, Cher Baker...
James Bradley Ditzler
Oct 2, 2018
James B. Ditzler, 62, Topeka died Tuesday, October 2, 2018, after complications during surgery for lung cancer.Jim was born in Topeka on May 8, 1956 to Charles and Maxine Ditzler. He graduated from Topeka West High School in the Class of 1974.Early on, Jim worked in his father's businesses, Chuck's Drive Inn and Chuck's Auto Sales. In working on cars,...
Hazel A. Cramer
Sep 30, 2018
Hazel A. Cramer, 100, of Topeka, passed away on September 30, 2018. She was born on June 12, 1918 in Cawker City, KS the daughter of John and Ella Otte. She graduated from Downs High School and went on to retire from Kansas Power and Light Company. She married Elmer J. Cramer on March 9, 1957. They later divorced. She...
Mitchell Dean Pilcher
Sep 28, 2018
Mitchell Dean Pilcher, 58, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Judy Pilcher; daughter, Maggie Pilcher-Jenson (Brian Jenson); brother, Kevin E. Pilcher; nephew, Rocky Hennes; stepson Jake Willson; as well as many more loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Erik Dean Pilcher; mother, Marilyn Pilcher; and his father,...
Elizabeth C. (Campbell) Rion
Sep 26, 2018
Elizabeth C. Rion, 102, a resident of Aldersgate in Topeka, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Born in Wetmore on February 28, 1916, Betty attended Wetmore High School and then Kansas State University, majoring in journalism. In those years, she was known throughout the region as the "whistling soloist," performing in various venues and on the...
Constance Joan Jones
Sep 26, 2018
Constance Joan "Connie" Jones, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born August 26, 1937 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Everett Elmer and Anna Marie (Hart) Smith.Connie attended numerous schools in Kansas and Iowa before graduating from Sabetha High School in 1955. She was employed by Victory Life...
Wilda G. Tholl
Sep 26, 2018
Wilda "Billie" Tholl, 100, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018.She was born September 14, 1918, in Dubois, Nebraska, the daughter of Lester and Musa (Fearing) Iman. Billie married Franklin Tholl on September 23, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He preceded her in death on December 6, 1991.Billie was co-owner of the Deeter-Tholl School of Music.She was a...
Ethel L. Dennis
Sep 24, 2018
Ethel Lue Dennis, 89, Topeka passed away September 24, 2018.Ethel was born in Nevada, MO on October 16, 1928 the daughter of Charles and Opal (Starr) Beshore.She graduated from Nevada High School and then went on to graduate from Jane Stormont Vail Nursing School. Ethel married Everett A. Dennis on March 5, 1949 in Nevada, MO.She worked as a Nurse...
Marilyn Whitsell
Sep 24, 2018
D. Marilyn Whitsell, 74, of Topeka, passed away on September 24, 2018. She was born on October 17, 1943 in Lyons, NE the daughter of Robert Sr. and Dorothy Hayes. She grew up in Lyons, one of thirteen children. She eventually settled in Topeka, and held a career in the telecommunications industry. Marilyn married Arthur Bob "Dickie" Whitsell Jr. on...
Martha L. Ryan
Sep 22, 2018
Martha Louise Ryan, 76, of Topeka, passed away on September 22, 2018. She was born on May 24, 1942 in Manhattan, KS to James T. and Louise (Schell) Ryan. She is survived by daughter, Susan Bullock; son, John Bullock and his wife Eliza; and grandsons, Cooper and Kiefer Bullock. Martha attended Manhattan Public Schools. She earned degrees from KU: a...
Kenneth E. Strobel
Sep 21, 2018
Kenneth E. "Ken" Strobel Kenneth E. "Ken" Strobel, 88, Topeka, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 after a 20 year battle with Alzheimer's disease.He was born September 17, 1930, in Canova, South Dakota, the son of Elmer and Stella (Bakke) Strobel. He graduated from Canova High School and earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from South Dakota State. Ken...
Bettie Dalton
Sep 20, 2018
Bettie Dalton, 90, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at a local hospital.Bettie was born April 30, 1928 in Monett, MO, the daughter of William and Blanche (Crumrine) Ezell. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church.Bettie married Joseph Dalton on November 18, 1955. He husband of 62 years survives. Other survivors include their children, Charles (Patty) Dalton,...
Alpha N. Smith
Sep 20, 2018
Alpha N. Smith, 96, of Topeka passed away on September 20, 2018. She was born on October 10, 1921 in Elk City, KS the daughter of Francis A. and Bertha L. Stinson. She graduated from Field Kinley High School in 1939. She worked as teacher during her younger years and as a bank teller for Condon Bank of Coffeyville, KS...
Eleanor Studebaker
Sep 19, 2018
Eleanor Studebaker, 93, of Topeka, KS passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was born on February 21, 1925 in Rochester, PA, the daughter of Roy and Christena Manchester.She graduated from Rochester High School in 1942. She married Paul Studebaker on August 14, 1943 in Fresno, CA.She enjoyed spending time with family, taking photos, reading, and gardening.She is survived...
Paul C. Foster
Sep 18, 2018
Paul C. Foster, 94, of Topeka passed away on September 18, 2018. He was born on January 23, 1924 in Topeka, KS the son of Charles W. and Mary E. Foster. Paul lived in Topeka for most of his life. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1942. He married Barbara Bartels on June 7, 1942 in Oskaloosa, KS....
James Richard Mckee
Sep 18, 2018
James Richard "Jim" McKee, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his home. He was born December 19, 1934, in Topeka, the son of Joe and Doris (Coe) McKee.Jim graduated from Topeka High school in 1952 and attended Washburn University. He graduated from IBEW Electronics and Cleveland Institute of Electronics. He served in the US Navy...
Donald H. "Don" Gettman
Sep 17, 2018
Donald Herman Gettman, 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018.Don was born on July 20, 1928 in Pierce, NE, the son of Henry John Gettman and Katheryn Stroh. He was the youngest of ten children. He entered the first grade at age 4 and graduated from Pierce High School in 1944. Growing up, he worked hard on his parent's...
