Nov 4, 2018

Billy Joe Hatcher, 92 of Topeka, former longtime Hutchinson resident, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018.   He was born August 30, 1926 in Cambria, OK, the son of, and preceded in death by, Petty Hatcher and Lillian Haynes Hatcher Gibson.   His family lived in Oklahoma until he was about seven and then they moved to Cameo, CO.  He...

Nov 4, 2018

CeLeste Hund, 57, Meriden, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018.She was born October 2, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Larry and Patricia Stewart. She received an Associate's degree in Human Service and a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Washburn University.CeLeste was employed with Memorial Hospital, Menninger's, Break Through House, Shawnee Community Mental Health and Sunflower Supports.CeLeste was...

Nov 4, 2018

Gary Stout, 70, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018.He was born July 26, 1948, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Wayne and Margaret (Casey) Stout. He received a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from Wichita State University. Gary was employed by Westar Energy for 32 years.Gary married Carole Stout on January 13, 1989 in Wichita, KS. She survives....

Nov 2, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Meade, 65, of Topeka passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Rossville Health Care.   He was born November 21, 1952 in Topeka the son of Albert and Ruby Lee Dick Meade.

Bobby was always helpful to our family. He loved to tinker with cars and trucks.  He will always be missed by his family....

Nov 2, 2018

Carl Dean Smith, 88, Topeka, formerly of Silver Lake, joined his wife of 63 years on Friday, November 2, 2018, shortly after her passing on August 11, 2018.He was born June 22, 1930 in Lyndon, Kansas, the son of Carl F. and Hattie (Eklund) Smith. He graduated from Osage High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during...

Nov 1, 2018

Betty Jean (Abbey) Bass, age 84 of Topeka passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. Betty was born March 26, 1934 in Mountain View, Missouri to Carl and Ida (Becker) Abbey. Betty married Thomas Red Bass on May 9, 1952 in Hardy, Arkansas. After moving to Topeka she attended Potwin Presbyterian Church for over...

Nov 1, 2018

Philip R. Black, 68, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born November 26, 1949 in Topeka the son of John H. and Harriet K. Cordon Black.   Philip lived at Meriden while attending school and graduated from high school there.   He was a custodian for Jostens Printing in Topeka for over 35 years before Jostens...

Oct 31, 2018

Reverend Ralph Eugene Cooper, 81, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018.He was born March 8, 1937, in Matador, Texas, the son of Arthur and Ruth (Simpson) Cooper. He graduated from Muleshoe High School in Muleshoe, TX and received a Bachelor of Science degree from McMurray University, a Master's degree from Southern Methodist University and Master's degree from Western Evangelical...

Oct 28, 2018

M. Darlene Melton Lauber, 83, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018.   Darlene was born May 12, 1935 at Naponee, Nebraska the daughter of Hobart and Lula Woods Melton.   She attended Lakeview Church of The Nazarene.   Darlene’s husband Kenneth was a barber in the White Lakes area for many years. Darlene enjoyed watching Foxs News and Dr. Phil....

Oct 27, 2018

Larry “Squeaky” Dean Stonebraker, age 78, of Topeka passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Midland Hospice. Squeak was born August 14, 1940 in Topeka the son of Clyde and Mable Rogers Stonebraker. Squeak served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 – 1968 and was stationed in Cuba, Rhode Island and Newfoundland. He married Virginia Robinson December 9, 1962....

Oct 27, 2018

Jake Nitz, 92, Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018.He was born September 23, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jake, Sr. and Maude (Baines) Nitz. He graduated from Topeka High School and was immediately drafted to the Army during WWII.Jake was employed by Western Resources retiring as a supervisor after 46 years.Jake married Agnes Engelhardt on December 4,...

Oct 24, 2018

Marlene L. Funk , age 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday morning, October 24, 2018 at her home in North Topeka. Marlene was born June 10, 1934 in Topeka the daughter of Everett and Flora Randall Disney. Marlene graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. She worked at Payless Shoes, Mike’s IGA and Mr. B’s Grocery throughout...

Oct 24, 2018

Rev. Floyd M. Nolin, Jr., 92, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018.He was born August 26, 1926, in Parker, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Bertha Nolin. Floyd graduated from Parker High School in 1944. He then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Baker University. After graduating from Baker, he attended SMU Perkins, School of Theology...

Oct 23, 2018

Alexander “Alex” J. Barker, age 15, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Alex was born September 24, 2003 in Topeka the son of Michael and Tina Wirt Dison. Alex was a freshman at Highland Park High School in Topeka. Alex is survived by his parents, Tina and Michael Dison...

Oct 22, 2018

Willard "Bill" Dean Weeks, 85, Topeka, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at home.He was born July 6, 1933, it was 103 degrees, in Wilsey, Kansas. He was the son of Ed and Lillie (Venburg) Weeks.Bill graduated from Council Grove High School in 1952. He grew up helping his family on their farm, later helping on other family farms and...

Oct 21, 2018

Erwin F. Hippen, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Erwin was born October 1, 1936 in Adams, Nebraska the son of George H. and Rebecca Restina Schmidt Hippen.   He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1954.

Erwin worked for the Kansas Gas Company for 42 years, retiring in 1989. He also worked for...

Oct 20, 2018

Robert A. McGarity, age 91, of rural Meriden, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Bob was born December 14, 1926 in Meriden the son of John and Ida Weisner McGarity. Bob graduated from Meriden High School in 1944. He married Jane Sester Clark April 20, 1963 in Topeka. Bob worked as a farmer...

Oct 20, 2018

Nicholas A. "Nick" Calabrese, Jr., 70, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2018 at his home. He was born in Topeka on January 25, 1948, the son of Nicholas and Lucille (McCleery) Calabrese. He was a 1966 graduate of Seaman High School and attended art classes at Washburn University. He served as a navy medic...

Oct 19, 2018

Wesley “Wes” Paul Stiner, age 63 of Topeka passed away Friday morning, October 19, 2018 at Plaza West Care Home in Topeka. Wes was born August 20, 1955 in Emporia the son of Bob and Earldene Harrington Stiner. Wes graduated from Emporia High School with the class of 1974. Wes was a member of the First Christian Church in...

Oct 18, 2018

Sharon Ann Gamino, age 58, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Sharon was born September 30, 1960 in Topeka the daughter of Dexter and Marvel Arre Beckwith. She married Joseph Gamino, he preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Marvel Beckwith; a daughter, Tanya Beckwith and five granddaughters, Heaven, Skyler,...