Jan 1, 2019

Rita M. Zeferjahn, 87, of Topeka passed away on New Years Day, January 1, 2019 at Lexington Park in Topeka. She was born July 12, 1931 in Topeka the daughter of Harry and Etta (Ward) Clay.  Rita graduated from Topeka High School.   Rita knew shorthand and it helped her land a job at Pelletier’s Department Store.  She was primarily...

Dec 30, 2018

Dallas Lopez Schnegelsiepen Sr., age 64, of Topeka passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Dallas was born March 27, 1954 in Junction City, Kansas the son of Dennie P. and Revah D. Jones Schnegelsiepen. Dallas grew up in Topeka, attending Seaman schools. He married Sheryl Yost April 20, 1973 in Topeka. Dallas worked at...

Dec 29, 2018

Lloyd Homer Redmon, 90, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born December 7, 1928, in Jackson County, Kansas, the son of Homer and Mary (O'Connor) Redmon.He retired from Kansas Power & Light in 1988. He was a member of the Seaman Community Church and past member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, playing bingo, bowling...

Dec 28, 2018

Jadene G. Pabitzky, 72, of Topeka passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. Jadene is survived by her husband Jan Pabitzky of Topeka; daughter, Tiffany Alvarenga of Valley Falls, Kansas; and a grandson, Duncan Alvarenga of Valley Falls. She was preceded in death by her brother, Scott Weiler. Private burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Davidson...

Dec 24, 2018

William “Billy” C. Theel, age 58, of Auburn passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at a Topeka hospital. Billy was born May 22, 1960 in Topeka the son of William and Carol Thompson Theel. He grew up in Topeka, graduating from Washburn Rural High School in 1978. He is survived by his father, Bill (Ree) Theel of Topeka; his...

Dec 24, 2018

Travis Lightle, 45, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018.He was born October 5, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Terry and Patricia (Weimer) Lightle. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and earned his bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Washburn University.Travis served an internship with the KBI in Topeka. He later was a campus police officer at the...

Dec 22, 2018

Marilyn M. (Faust) Ham, age 86 passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Topeka. Marilyn was born March 22, 1932 in Topeka the daughter of Ralph V. and Mildred N. (Sarver) Faust. She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School in 1949. She married Joseph Ham June 18, 1950 in...

Dec 20, 2018

Michael Alvarado Jr., age 27, of Topeka passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Topeka. Michael was born May 17, 1991 in Denver the son of Michael Alvarado Sr. and Clarissa Nyland. Michael graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 2009. Michael was a resident of the Health Care Resort of Topeka. He is survived by his father, Michael...

Dec 20, 2018

Clyde E. Goodnow, 91 of Ozark, and formerly of Topeka, passed away after a six year battle with cancer and COPD. He drew his first breath in Heaven at 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 20th, 2018. He was born May 8th, 1927 near Elmont, the son of Everett and Clara Belle Goodnow. He had a good relationship with the Lord,...

Dec 19, 2018

Donald "Don" Theodore Salyer, 80, Auburn, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018.He was born March 26, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gerald and Ruth (Walters) Salyer. Don was active in the Auburn Community, volunteering at the Community Center and with Harvesters. He served on the board with Auburn Housing Authority and the Community Center. Donald celebrated 10 years...

Dec 17, 2018

William F. Domme, 67, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.  He was born September 27, 1951 in Topeka the son of Robert W. and Esther Marie Wagner Domme.   He attended Topeka West High School, graduating in 1970.   He attended Kaw Valley Vo-Tech during his senior year of high school.   He...

Dec 16, 2018

"Kitty" Kathleen Jo Trapp, 69, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.She was born September 19, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Sylvia (Hanson) Howey. She graduated from Seaman High School and later earned her degree as a licensed practical nurse. Kitty was a nurse at GoodYear Tire & Rubber Company.She was a member of the Grace...

Dec 15, 2018

Elmer J. Zeferjahn, 101, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Elmer was born October 8, 1917 at Paxico the son of Adolf and Mary Ellen Zeferjahn. He attended Topeka High while growing up.  After high school he worked at Morrell’s Meat Packing Company and a service station before beginning his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in...

Dec 15, 2018

Linda Flinner, 74, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018.She was born June 5, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Johnston) Jordan. Linda attended Topeka High School.She was a member of WestSide Christian Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 4319, where she served as past State President.Linda married Ronald E. Flinner on...

Dec 15, 2018

Grace Anne Bay, 85, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018.She was born September 14, 1933, in Mayetta, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Kennedy) Morrissey. She graduated from Holton High School in 1951.Grace was employed by Kaw Valley Bank and Northland Department Store, where she had many friends and loyal customers.She was a member of Mother Teresa...

Dec 14, 2018

Terry Kay Albright McDaniel, age 60, of Topeka passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care. Terry was born October 31, 1958 in Topeka the daughter of Charles Albright and Rebecca Fritz. She received a Bachelors degree from Barton County. She married Jerry McDaniel October 18, 1985 in Rossville. She worked and was active at the...

Dec 12, 2018

Jenny R. Cook, 42, of Topeka passed away on December 12, 2018. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on December 21, 2018 at Davidson Funeral Home.   She was born August 8, 1976 at Hinesville, Georgia the daughter of David and Glenda Streiff.

Jenny moved to Topeka with her family in 1992.   She attended cosmetology school and...

Dec 10, 2018

Elnathan B. Johnson, age 39, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Elnathan was born October 11, 1979 in Ames, Iowa the son of Ian and JaNella Power Johnson. Elnathan grew up in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School in 1999. He then attended and graduated from Washburn Technical Institute in Topeka....

Dec 9, 2018

Charles Henry Sharp, 101, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.He was born September 6, 1917, in Mill Point, West Virginia, the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Vaughn) Sharp. He was a US Army veteran serving during both World War II and the Korean Conflict.Charles was a truck driver for Armco Steel for 35 years, retiring in 1981.He was a...

Dec 9, 2018

Lawrence Meinhardt, 83, of Topeka, passes away Sunday, December 9, 2018.He was born May 15, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mabel (Koontz) Meinhardt. He graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1952.Larry was employed by Santa Fe Railroad for 45 years as a payroll clerk.Larry married Betty Ann Meinhardt on June 6, 1958. She preceded him...