Jul 4, 2018

In loving memory of Elsa T. Nyari-Butler. She leaves behind her loving family: husband, Robert C. Butler; three cherished sons, Edward G. Butler, Robert L. Butler, and Douglas C. Butler; and leaves behind “Nana’s Girls”, Samantha, Krystal and Faith.

A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at...

Jun 30, 2018

Rebecca “Becky” J. Halstead, age 52, of Topeka passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at KNI in Topeka. Becky was born January 25, 1966 in Topeka the daughter of Russell and Martha Fugate Halstead. Becky grew up in Topeka, attending KNI and later living there. She is survived by three brothers, Russell “Poochy” Halstead, Greg Halstead and Michael Halstead,...

Jun 22, 2018

Marian Marie Barker, age 91 of Topeka, passed away June 22, 2018 at Brookdale Rosehill Senior Living in Shawnee, Kansas. She was born January 28, 1927 in Cedar Township, Jackson County, Kansas. Her parents John and Elizabeth (Adkins) Swank moved from the farm where she was born to Mayetta, Kansas when she was a young girl. Marian had three siblings...

Jun 21, 2018

John William Briscoe, 73, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Midland Hospice House.John was born July 30, 1944, in Russellville, AK. He worked over 30 years as a civil engineer for the Federal Forest Department and the Indian Bureau. John was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church family. He enjoyed catfishing with friends and all sports.He is survived...

Jun 20, 2018

Eleanor F. Phipps, age 80, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her home in Topeka. Eleanor was born December 3, 1937 in Junction City, KS the daughter of Merwin and Rosa Mae Miles Howard. She married Lawrence Phipps, they later divorced. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Martin and Merwin Howard. She is survived...

Jun 19, 2018

Safe in the arms of Jesus, Albert Earl Root passed from his earthly bonds on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born November 8, 1928, the youngest child of Theodore L. and Agnes E. (Dressel) Root. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1946. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Alice Frey on January 9, 1948. They celebrated...

Jun 19, 2018

Donald G. "Don" Sumner, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Don worked at Topeka Transfer and Storage and retired from the City of Topeka as a Water Pollution Control Operator.He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen (Bolejack) Sumner; two children, Sheryl (Mike) Huerter and Gary (Colette) Sumner; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Mullin; two sisters-in-law;...

Jun 17, 2018

Catherine Ann (Sams) Glotzbach, 72, passed away at home on June 17, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas after a long and hard fought battle with pulmonary disease. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1963. She went on to attend Kaw Area Vocational Technical School, graduating with honors and obtaining an LPN degree in 1982. She worked at several local nursing...

Jun 15, 2018

Phillip "Pud" H. Munoz of Topeka was born November 2, 1939 in Topeka KS the son of Frank M Munoz Sr and Henrietta Hernandez. He attended local catholic schools, he later retired from Midwest Health in maintenance. He previously worked as a plumber, welder and cook.

Preceded by his parents; a brother Joseph Munoz; sister Cecila Shoup;...

Jun 15, 2018

Marilyn Janette (Tegtmeier) Jauken, 85, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at McCrite Plaza.Marilyn was born March 5, 1933, in Burchard, NE, to Herman and Gladys (Wehrbein) Tegtmeier. She graduated in 1951 from Pawnee City High School in Pawnee City, NE. Marilyn married Hiram H. Jauken February 6, 1953 in Pawnee City. She was a daycare provider for over thirty...

Jun 14, 2018

Delbert Raymond Clark, 97, passed away peacefully June 14, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Berryton, KS. He was born March 21, 1921 to James and Elizabeth (Portz) Clark in Meriden, KS. He graduated from Meriden High School in 1939 and on his 21st birthday joined the Navy. He served in the Pacific theatre for the remainder of World...

Jun 14, 2018

Lawrence H. Mohler, 97, Silver Lake, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018.He was born January 16, 1921, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of Charles and Mabel (Reamer) Mohler. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1939. Lawrence was a lifetime farmer in the Silver Lake area.Lawrence married Doris Alice DeGraff on August 6, 1945 in Troy, Kansas. She...

Jun 13, 2018

Leisa Ann (Clark) Rajewski, 60, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018.She was born January 11, 1958, in De Soto, Kansas, the daughter of Benny and Janice (Seever) Holland. Leisa was a loving, stay-at-home mother of seven as well as raising her grandsons.Leisa married Ernest L. Rajewski on May 4, 1984 in Topeka, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include her...

Jun 12, 2018

Roberta L. Green, 65, of Topeka passed away on June 12, 2018. Roberta was born January 1, 1953 at Topeka the daughter of Esther Louise Leabo Johnson and Earl Marlin Green.   She had lived in Topeka and Ottawa for most of her life.   She attended Lakeview Church of the Nazarene in Topeka. Roberta is survived by her brother, Larry...

Jun 11, 2018

Wayne L. White, 88, of Topeka, formerly of Perry, passed away on June 11, 2018.   He was born October 5, 1929 at Lawrence, one of 10 children born to Arthur and Celia Underwood White.   He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Hartzel of Topeka and several nieces and nephews.   Cremation is planned.  Inurnment will be held later at the...

Jun 11, 2018

Miguel A. Marquez, 59, 0f Topeka passed away on June 11, 2018. Miguel was born June 20, 1958 the son of Jose and Paulina Avila Marquez.   He is survived by a daughter Karen Marquez and his siblings; Ricardo Marquez, Jose M. Marquez, Luis Marquez, Alberto Marquez and Salvador Marquez, Carmen Martinez, Raquel Bautista, Ana M. Marquez and Eva Marquez; and...

Jun 11, 2018

Sylvia Olivia (Hanson) Howey, 90, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Midland Hospice House. Sylvia was born March 12, 1928, in Topeka, KS, to Theodore and Hansena Hanson. She attended schools in Topeka, Colorado, San Diego, New York and attended high school at Julia Richmon High School. She married Harold W. Howey on January 26, 1946, in Topeka,...

Jun 10, 2018

Shane William Cunningham of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Shane was born June 9, 1980 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Richard and Penny Grienke Cunningham.

Shane was a lifetime residence of the Oakland area and had a love for automobiles and worked as AAA driver for 9-10 years.

He is...

Jun 10, 2018

Thelma Lee (Collinge) Schroeder, 85, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the University of Kansas – St Francis Campus, Topeka, KS.Thelma was born August 10, 1932, in Emporia, KS, to Hurshal A. and Thelma Irene (Foster) Collinge. She graduated from Emporia High School. Thelma married Wayne Edward Schroeder on March 17, 1952 in Emporia, KS. Together they had two...

Jun 9, 2018

Genevieve A. Heston, age 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Plaza West Care Home. Genevieve was born March 27, 1932 in Topeka the daughter of Albert and Agnes Seigfried Hefner. She married Albert Heston Jr. May 20, 1950 in Topeka. He preceded her in death August 11, 2014 after 64 years of marriage. Genevieve is...