Aug 14, 2018

Janis Correll, 63, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at a local hospital.Janis was born April 25, 1955 in Lawrence, the daughter of Herman and Thelma Mills.She was very active in the C.W.A. union, having served as Steward and Vice President.Survivors include her children, Carrie (Charlie) Snow, Kelli (Jesse) Page, all of Topeka, Dustin (Renae) Lee, Perry; 9 grandchildren;...

Aug 13, 2018

Adrianna "Anna" Marie (Moyer) Harper, 91, of Topeka, KS, slipped the surly bonds of earth and went to meet her Savior August 13, 2018 with loving family at her bedside at Midland Care. She was born to Ralph A. Moyer and Trinnie L. (Viergever) Moyer on the section of I-70 and Carlson Road March 6, 1927. She married Wilford S....

Aug 11, 2018

Mary Ann Smith, 84, Topeka, formerly Silver Lake, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.She was born September 6, 1933, in Elkhart, Texas, the daughter of Alvie and Tressie (Rutledge) Scott. She graduated from Palestine High School in Texas. Mary Ann worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1989. She attended Silver Lake United Methodist Church and was a member...

Aug 9, 2018

Theressa A. Pendergrass passed away peacefully Thursday, August 9th 2018. She is daughter of Robert O. Pendergrass and Virginia Pendergrass of Junction City, Kansas. She is survived by her brother, Lawrence R. Pendergrass of Junction City and sister, Cynthia Barnwell (Austin) of Topeka, Ks, Nephew, Adam Tate (Vikki), great nieces Hadley Tate, Colbi Tate, great nephew Brecken Tate of Topeka...

Aug 9, 2018

Elvin A. Reed, age 94, of Topeka passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Lexington Park Care Home in Topeka. Elvin was born April 5, 1924 in Emporia the son of Everett and Jane Collinge Reed. He graduated from Marion High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Jeannine H. Boudeman March 7, 1959. She preceded him...

Aug 8, 2018

Gerye Alan Butler, age 68, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Gerye was born May 22, 1950 in Topeka the son of Boyd Butler and Geraldine McMahan Butler. He graduated from Carbondale High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 – 1975. He married Barbara A. Schuman...

Aug 8, 2018

James Lee Klein aka “Jim Bob”, age 87, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care. Jim was born March 11, 1931 in Topeka the son of Paul and Vera Shoemaker Klein. Jim graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Shirley Joyce Anderson. She preceded...

Aug 8, 2018

Gerald Grant Frost "Frosty", 80, Grantville, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.He was born August 10, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Grant and Phoebie (Hunt) Frost.Frosty was a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department for over 10 years and later owned and operated Frosty's Gun Repair, where he specialized in Winchester restoration.Frosty was a past member of...

Aug 6, 2018

LuEllen Filby, 67, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on August 6, 2018.   She was born in Topeka, Kansas, September 18, 1950 to Lois Jean and John C. Taggart.  She graduated from Topeka High School in 1968.  LuEllen worked for the City of Topeka in Development Services for 31 years until she retired in 2012.

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Aug 6, 2018

Elaine LaVaughn Creech, 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018.She was born October 6, 1927, in Washington, Kansas, the daughter of Oscar and Edna (Tegethoff) Hildebrandt. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1945.Elaine retired from Harry Turner Advertising.Elaine married Eldon Eugene Creech on August 30, 1947 in Topeka. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Aug 4, 2018

Karen Sue Cross, age 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born August 21, 1942 in Hutchinson the daughter of Harold and Darlene Mitchell Schroll. She graduated from Hutchinson High School. She married Lloyd Cross June 18, 1960 in Hutchinson. Karen worked as a passionate baker at Dillons and Walmart....

Aug 2, 2018

Eileen M. Best, 90, Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.She was born January 30, 1928, in Carbondale, Kansas, the daughter of Marshal and Bertha (Bayless) Redmond. Eileen was a secretary at Midwestern Paper Company for many years, retiring in the late 90's.Mrs. Best was a past officer of the Craftsman Club in Topeka.Eileen married James L. Best on January...

Aug 1, 2018

Norman C. Whyrick, 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018.He was born April 4, 1948, in Warrenton, Missouri, the son of Norman Whyrick and Deloris (Britt) Thompson. He graduated from Highland Park High School. Norman served with the Army National Guard for 8 years. Norman was employed by Hills Pet Nutrition, retiring after 34 years.Norman was a member...

Jul 31, 2018

Albert L. Pittman, age 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his home in North Topeka. Albert was born March 23, 1931 in Bushong, Kansas the son of Claude and Valtie Johnston Pittman. Albert served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Lois Anderson in May of 1954. They would later divorce. He worked at Hills...

Jul 28, 2018

Wilma H. McCarty, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018.   She was born May 5, 1925 at Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Dewey Shelton and Mabel Smith Shelton.   Wilma was raised in Topeka.   She lived in the Oakland neighborhood for many years and later at her home in Highland Park.   Wilma worked several places during her...

Jul 25, 2018

Kasen Cole Smith, 2, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Children's Mercy Hospital after his continued battle with UBA5.He was born May 30, 2016, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Cody and Amber (Dempewolf) Smith. Kasen and his family were members of Good News Church and active with TARC.Survivors include his parents; sister, Sadie Smith; grandparents, Tammy (Jeff)...

Jul 23, 2018

Lisa was taken tragically from us and we are asking for help in laying her to rest. We will also be planning a celebration of life. This is what your donation would be helping with. Lisa was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and cousin and she will be greatly missed. To My Sister….. I’m blessed to call you sister I...

Jul 22, 2018

Rose Talbott Leising died July 22, 2018. She was born August 11, 1981, daughter of Thomas J Leising and Sharon Talbott Holland, big sister to Abigail Talbott FitzGerald (Kyle) and aunt of Oscar and Adelaide. Rose was also blessed to have the love of two stepfathers Donald Hutley and Michael Holland, stepmother Karen Fenton and soulmate Larry Johnson. She was...

Jul 21, 2018

Glenn L. Grubb, 76, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018.He was born February 8, 1942 in Holton, Kansas, the son of George Clark and Ruby Naomi (Molineux) Grubb. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Glenn was employed by Geo. Wyers Company, later worked and retired...

Jul 20, 2018

Kent L. Frederick, age 66 of the Oakland area of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Kent was born October 10, 1951 in Keats, Kansas the son of Leslie and Ruth Steinmeyer Frederick. He graduated from Topeka High in 1969. Kent went to work at the age 19 at Mike’s IGA in Oakland and...