Obituaries

Joan Hahn

Joan Hahn

May 13, 2018

Joan Elizabeth Hahn, 82, of Topeka and Kansas City passed away Sunday May 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Joan was born in Salem MA, April 4, 1936 to Evelyn and Ashton Danforth. She attended nursing school at Salem Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation, she joined the Air Force as a nurse where she met and married...

Richard T. Bettis

Richard T. Bettis

May 12, 2018

Richard T. Bettis of Topeka, Kansas passed away on May 12, 2018, he was 78 years old.  Richard was born on May 8, 1940.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thorald and Doris (Eklund) Bettis of Piper, Kansas and close friend Sue Hunter of Topeka.  He is survived by his 3 sisters, Janet (Tom) Hindley, Linda (Steve)...

George Clifford Anderson Iii

George Clifford Anderson Iii

May 9, 2018

George Clifford Anderson III, age 76, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.  George was born April 12, 1942 in Ft. Riley, Kansas the son of George Clifford Anderson II and Evelyn Taylor Anderson.  George married Mary Reser June 19, 1965 in Topeka.  She survives. George enjoyed black powder rendezvous and fishing....

William E. Flowers

William E. Flowers

May 8, 2018

William E. Flowers, 91, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018.He was born March 25, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ress and Nettie (Michael) Flowers. He served in United States Navy during WWII. He was a switchman with Rock Island & Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring after 39 years.Bill was a member of American Legion Post 400 and a...

Roberta (Chandler) Bergquist

Roberta (Chandler) Bergquist

May 7, 2018

Roberta (Chandler) Bergquist, 92, Topeka, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.She was born February 6, 1926, in Nemaha County, Kansas, the daughter of Harlan and Breta (Ford) Chandler. She graduated from Seaman High School and attended Clark's Business College.Roberta was employed by Lowman United Methodist Church and later Kansas East Conference of United Methodist Church, retiring in 1988.Mrs. Bergquist was...

Harold Dean Neely

Harold Dean Neely

May 6, 2018

Harold D. Neely, age 68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Harold was born January 23, 1950 in Topeka the son of Edward and Evelyn Wood Neely. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked at the previous Ira Price and Uptowner Café in...

Rev. E. Kraus, Jr.

Rev. E. Kraus, Jr.

May 5, 2018

Reverend William "Bill" Edward Kraus, Jr., 72, Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018.He was born March 19, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of William, Sr. and Dorothy (Cadnum) Kraus. In his early teens, Bill moved with his family to Claremont, NH where he met his future wife while attending Stevens High School. They were married on June 16,...

Doris Mildred Brandt

Doris Mildred Brandt

May 2, 2018

Doris M. Brandt, age 90, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 02, 2018 at Lexington Park Skilled Nursing in Topeka. Doris was born March 31, 1928 in Davis City, Iowa the daughter of Jeremiah and Florence McNelly Warren. Doris graduated from Kinsley High School. She married Paul Raymond Brandt July 9, 1961 in Miami, OK. He preceded her in...

Michael Edward Roy

Michael Edward Roy

May 2, 2018

Michael E. Roy entered eternal rest on May 2, 2018.  Michael was born June 8, 1934.  Michael E. Roy is survived by his wife Nancy Roy and his children Michelle Roy and William Roy of Topeka, KS and a daughter Johanna Moresco of Jacksonville, Florida.  Michael proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.  Memorial services...

Cleo (Snyder) King Alfrey

Cleo (Snyder) King Alfrey

May 2, 2018

Cleo (Snyder) King Alfrey, 79, Topeka, entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.She was born December 10, 1938, in Circleville, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Grace (Clemetson) Snyder. She graduated from Holton High School and Clark's Business College. On February 16, 1958, she married Gary King. For 30 years they owned and operated King's Laundry and King's...

James R. Cobler

James R. Cobler

Apr 30, 2018

James (Jim) Ray Cobler age 78, passed away April 30, 2018. He was born July 11, 1939 to Walter and Barbara (Wutherich) Cobler in Topeka, Kansas. He was the youngest of 11 children. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. He met Norma Edwards at Topeka High and went on to marry her on October 11, 1959.

...

Edward Isaac Searcy

Edward Isaac Searcy

Apr 29, 2018

Edward I. Searcy, age 92, of Topeka passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. Edward was born February 4, 1926 on the family farm in rural Shawnee County the son of Roy William and Emma Trostle Searcy.  He was the fourth child born to this union.  He was preceded in death by Roy’s first...

Florine Ann (Stohs) Bailey

Florine Ann (Stohs) Bailey

Apr 26, 2018

Florine Ann (Stohs) Bailey, 85, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018.Florine was born August 26, 1932, in Bremen, KS, to Ferdinand Henry and Katheran Sophia Louise (Leseberg) Stohs. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1950. Florine moved to Topeka after high school and married William L. Bailey on November 25, 1951 in Afton, KS. Together they had four children...

Violet Faye Essman Hill

Violet Faye Essman Hill

Apr 23, 2018

Violet Faye Essman Hill, age 89, formerly of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, KS. Violet was born November 9, 1928 in Waldron, Arkansas the daughter of Russell and Eula Lewis Essman. She married Virgil Hill. He preceded her in death in 1975. Violet worked at the Palmer News in Topeka...

Jay W. Core

Jay W. Core

Apr 23, 2018

Jay W. Core, Jr., 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018.He was born February 7, 1928, in Eskridge, Kansas, the son of Jay and Lora (Rehrig) Core. He graduated from Eskridge High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Jay served as a highway patrolman for 30 years, retiring in February 1, 1983.Jay married Wanda F. Core...

Lester Wayne Banks

Lester Wayne Banks

Apr 23, 2018

Lester Wayne Banks, 89, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, in Topeka, KS.Lester was born October 2, 1928, in Bronson, KS, to Joseph and Laura (Kellogg) Banks. He was an aircraft mechanic and ended his career as a mechanic for Southern Pacific Railroad. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn (Bergen) Banks; five children, Shelley (Mark) Strome,...

Judith Arlene Birtell

Judith Arlene Birtell

Apr 22, 2018

Judith A. "Judy" Birtell, 77, of Eldridge, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Davenport Lutheran Home with her loving family by her side. Judy was born in 1940 to Josiah and Alta Kent in Fort Madison, Iowa. She graduated from Muscatine High School in 1958 and from Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1964. Judy was united in marriage to...

Irene Josephine Fleming

Irene Josephine Fleming

Apr 20, 2018

Irene Josephine "Jo" Fleming, 93, passed away April 20, 2018. Irene was born at Mayetta, Kansas on December14, 1924. She spent most of her life in the Topeka area where she worked for the State of Kansas Department of Revenue for 33 yrs. She was a life time member of FOE.She is survived by one son, Ronnie (Karen) Rice, Yucaipa,...

Marjorie "Ruth" Lichtenstern

Marjorie "Ruth" Lichtenstern

Apr 18, 2018

Marjorie “Ruth” Lichtenstern, age 82, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. Ruth was born July 30, 1935 on the family farm south of Denison, Kansas, the daughter of Jay and Edna Knowles Porter. She attended a one-room country school, which closed after she finished 8 th grade. She attended Denison Rural...

George E. Radford

George E. Radford

Apr 18, 2018

George E. Radford, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He was born on May 23, 1934 to Caleb Lee and Alice Radford. George worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber where he earned the nickname "Junkie" because of his love for all things old or antique. He enjoyed antique cars and participating in the parades with the...

About Us

Parker-Price & Davidson  is a collection of obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County. With services throughout Kansas that are updated regularly. Find local Topeka, Kansas obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

Recent obituaries for Topeka, Kansas

Subscribe

Receive emails when we publish new obituaries to our website.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

GriefSteps logo

Parker-Price & Davidson  is a collection of obituaries for City/State. With services throughout State that are updated regularly. Find local  City/State Obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

About Us

Recent obituaries for City/State

Subscribe

Receive emails when we publish new obituaries to our website.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.