May 4, 2019

Leonard "Lenny" Boisvert, 78, formally of Topeka, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Ormond Beach, Florida.He was born October 20, 1940, in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Euclide and Hilda (Laboissonniere) Boisvert. Leonard retired as a Captain with the Topeka Fire Department #32128. He serviced in the United States Air Force. He was a man that enjoyed...

May 2, 2019

Dolly Sue Brown, age 67, of Topeka passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital.  Dolly was born May 13, 1951 in Topeka the daughter of Kenneth and Elvira (Peavler) Abrams.  Dolly graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1969.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Zane L. Brown December 20, 1969 in Topeka.  Zane preceded...

May 2, 2019

Robert L. Boeckholt, age 83, of Topeka passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Topeka V.A. Hospital. Bob was born April 21, 1936 in Buffalo Center, Iowa the son of William and Minnie (Karls) Boeckholt. Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. He married Sandra Fjetland in 1960. She preceded him in death December 2,...

Apr 30, 2019

Eula Alberta Harper of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on April 30, 2019.

She was born July 29, 1936 to Eula Mae Price in Humphries, MO. Her father (David) Albert Price's death preceded her birth on April 1, 1936. She was the sixth of eight children born to her mother.

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Apr 30, 2019

Clara "Fern" (Howland) Shaw, 86, of Topeka, passed away on April 30, 2019 at Midland Hospice. She was born on February 12, 1933 in Troy, KS the daughter of Henry Howland, Sr. and Edna Earle (Huber) Howland. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1951 and was selected homecoming queen her senior year. She was employed by the State of...

Apr 29, 2019

Terry Lee Sann, 76, left his earthly body and took the stairway to Heaven Monday April 29, 2019.Terry was born February 11, 1943, in Kansas City, to Elmer W. and Adena M. (Davis) Sann. He was raised in Topeka in the Oakland area of the city. He graduated from Topeka High School.Terry was married to Linda (Barnes), they were divorced....

Apr 27, 2019

James "Lee" Leroy Smith, 88 of Topeka, Kansas passed away on April 27th 2019. Lee was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 23rd, 1930 to Charles and Lillian (Worthington) Smith. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1948 and went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps in 1951 where he served our country for 3 years earning...

Apr 26, 2019

Ethen J. Thornton, age 28, formerly of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 in Hutchinson, KS. Ethen was born May 9, 1990 in Topeka the son of Robert Kramer and Angela Thornton. Ethen grew up in Topeka.

Ethen is survived by his mother, Angela McElheny of Topeka; his father, Robert Kramer of Atchison; his grandparents, Thomas...

Apr 22, 2019

Charles “Chuck” V. Umscheid, age 92, of Meriden, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Plaza West Care Home. Chuck was born April 3, 1927 in Flush, KS the son of Vincent and Mary (Welch) Umscheid. He grew up in rural Flush, graduating from Flush High School. He married Fleda Misamore June 1, 1949. She survives. Chuck worked at...

Apr 21, 2019

Ira M. Williams went to be with his savior on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born March 2, 1925 in Houstonia, Mo. He was the third son of George A. and Bertha L. Williams. Ira served in the U. S. Army, stationed at Fort Riley. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1950. He taught Vocational Agriculture at...

Apr 18, 2019

Charles Wayne Manis, 66, Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019.He was born August 29, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Wendell and Wanda (Chiles) Manis. Charles was employed with Allen Press, retiring in 2014.Survivors include a four daughters, Shelly Manis, Lori Manis, Ashley (Rusty) Taliaferro, Rebecca Manis; four grandchildren, Daijah Ann Manis, Jaime Rashel Manis, RaeAnna Mae Taliaferro...

Apr 16, 2019

Laura “Rosie” Meinert, age 94, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Rosie was born February 27, 1925 in Falls City, NE the daughter of Henry and Julia (Whitton) Albers. Rosie graduated from Atchison High School. She married Alfred Meinert June 21, 1947 in Easton, KS. He preceded her in death on April...

Apr 16, 2019

James “Jim” “Joe” D. Snyder, age 64, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Jim was born December 16, 1954 in Scott City, KS the son of James and Marietta (Lintel) Snyder. He graduated from Osborne High School in 1972. He then attended Fort Hays State University and graduated from Goodland Vo Tech with...

Apr 16, 2019

Bette Anne (Rogers) Tyler, 89, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019.She was born January 5, 1930 in Topeka, the daughter of Floyd "Doc" and Besse Rogers. She graduated from Topeka High School. Bette lived in Hutchinson, Kansas most of her adult life. She worked at office supply stores in both Hutchinson and Topeka. Bette was a member of Moose...

Apr 14, 2019

William J. (Bill) Crowder, age 80 of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born August 14, 1938 to Charles and Alice Burd Crowder at Vliets, Kansas. He grew up in Blue Rapids, Kansas and graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1956. This is where he met his...

Apr 13, 2019

Corey J. “C.J.” Richter, age 41, of Topeka, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his home. C.J. was born August 10, 1977 in Topeka the son of Steve and Judi (Warner) Richter. He grew up in Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 1996 and also graduated from Kaw Valley VoTech with a degree in Electronic Repair. C.J....

Apr 13, 2019

Goldie Marie Kooser, 88 of Topeka, KS passed away April 13, 2019 at Aldersgate Village.Goldie was delivered by her father in Home City, KS February 20, 1931. She was the daughter of William Peter and Della (Barnes) Cook. They preceded her in death. She married Harold Kooser February 18, 1950 in Seneca. He preceded her in death, October 5, 1997....

Apr 10, 2019

Lloyd Douglas Peet, age 64, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his home in Topeka. Doug was born November 2, 1954 in Newport, Rhode Island, the son of Harrison and Alma Lambeth Peet. He grew up in Reading, KS, graduating from Reading High School. He worked at Jostens in Topeka. Doug enjoyed auto and motorcycle mechanics....

Apr 10, 2019

Timothy Joe Siple, age 67, of Troutdale, Oregon died April 10, 2019. His Topeka relatives are his mother, Betty Siple and brother, Philip (Marti). In Oregon, his wife, Rebecca Jones Siple; son, Joe Siple (Marie); daughter, Kristin and three grandchildren, Daylin, Braydon and Aubri. His father, Lyle Siple and brother Steve Siple are both deceased. Services are being held...

Apr 9, 2019

Donald Gregory Ragsdale, 77, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Rolling Hills Health Center.He was born March 16, 1942, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the son of Garnett and Josephine (Sulser) Ragsdale. In 1960, he graduated from Topeka High School. Don served in the US Navy aboard the USS Sperry. He retired in 1985.He was a member of First...