Steven Douglas Shotts
Jan 7, 2019
Steven D. Shotts, age 68, of Topeka passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home in Topeka. Steven was born August 11, 1950 in Hutchinson, Kansas the son of Marvin and Juanita Jacobe Shotts. Steven grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School in 1968. He graduated from Topeka Technical College with an Electronics Engineering Degree ....
Fred Otto Lehmann
Jan 6, 2019
Fred O. Lehmann, age 61, of Topeka passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Kansas City. Fred grew up in Topeka. He recently worked at Resers’s in Topeka for over 10 years. Fred enjoyed computers and working on them. He is survived by his girlfriend, Gloria VanWinkle and a brother, Leonard Lehmann.
Graveside services will be Friday,...
Dwight "Nick" Nichols
Jan 5, 2019
Dwight "Nick" Nichols, 76, of Silver Lake, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019.He was born November 16, 1942, in Greenville, Kentucky, the son of Elmer and Claudia (Crowder) Nichols. Dwight was employed by the Hoppy Manufacturing for 30 plus years. He enjoyed traveling on his motorcycle, spending time with family. He loved classic cars, listening to country music, the KC...
Wayne Edward Schroeder
Jan 4, 2019
Wayne Edward Schroeder, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Lexington Park with his family by his side.Wayne was born October 21, 1930, in Olpe, Kansas, the son of Carl George and Clara Bell (Dryden) Schroeder Quinn. Wayne married the love of his life, Thelma Lee Collinge on March 17, 1952 in Emporia, KS. She preceded him...
Frank E. Webb
Jan 4, 2019
Frank E. "Cowboy" Webb, 90, Topeka, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019.He was born May 12, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Joe and Lillie (Reser) Webb. On Septermber 4, 1948, Frank married Jessie May Claypole in Topeka. To their union, they had seven children. They were later divorced.Frank worked many of jobs starting his career at Skaggs IGA...
Norma Jean Johnston
Jan 4, 2019
Norma Jean Johnston, 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away on January 4, 2019. She was born on June 4, 1929 in Council Grove, KS, the daughter of Ernest and Esther Jacobs.Norma married Dale E. Johnston on June 18, 1948 in Council Grove, KS. They celebrated their 70th anniversary in June, 2018. Survivors include 5 children, Linda (Dan) Woodland, Michael "Mike"...
Darlene B. Ostrander
Jan 2, 2019
Darlene Belle Ostrander, age 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Lexington Park in Topeka. Darlene was born November 8, 1927 in Topeka the daughter of Maurice and Ida Pendergrass Lang. Darlene married Charles Ostrander September 16, 1948 in McLouth, KS. He preceded her in death after 64 years of marriage on June 8, 2013. She...
Joel Ryan Smith
Jan 2, 2019
Joel R. Smith, age 40, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Topeka. Joel was born April 24, 1978 at March AFB in Moreno Valley, California. Joel is survived by his parents, Cleo and Traci Smith; two sons, Caleb and Ryan Smith of Osage City, KS and two brothers, Chris and Eric Smith of Topeka. Joel will...
Anita Pekarek
Jan 2, 2019
Anita Pekarek, 68, Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.She was born June 27, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer, Sr. and Etta (Ryles) Essman. She graduated from Perry-Lecompton High School in 1968.Anita was currently employed with Dillon's North Pharmacy and was previously employed with Northland Christian Church Daycare Center for over 30 years.She...
Sandra Kay (Dority) Benton
Jan 2, 2019
Sandra Kay (Dority) Benton, 78, Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with her loved ones by her side.She was born May 13, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. Sandra was employed by various restaurants in Topeka, including Ira Price Café, Conley's Café and Tevis Restaurant retiring after over 30 years of service.Sandra married John Forrest Benton on...
Rita M. Zeferjahn
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...
Dallas Lopez Schnegelsiepen
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...
Lloyd Homer Redmon
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...
Jadene G. Pabitzky
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...
William "Billy" Theel
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...
Travis Lightle
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...
Marilyn Maxine Ham
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...
Michael Alvarado Jr.
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...
Clyde E. Goodnow
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,...
Donald Theodore Salyer
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...
