Margaret Nadine Maze
Apr 8, 2018
Margaret Nadine (Bailey) Maze, 74, Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018.She was born July 28, 1943, in Melvern, Kansas, the daughter of William and Trecie (Sanderlin) Bailey. She received her nursing certificate from Washburn University.Margaret was a home healthcare nurse retiring after 40 years.Mrs. Maze was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church.Margaret married Robert C. Maze on...
Albert L. Bosch
Apr 6, 2018
Albert L. Bosch Jr. was born March 7, 1962 the son of Albert and Mary Bosch. He passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Lininger; five children, Albert (Crystal) Bosch, Robert (Maria) Bosch, Chris (Michelle) Howard, Crystle (Mike) McCullough and Marshal (Amy) Bosch; brother, Jerry and his wife Cindy Morris; a nephew,...
Sandra Sue (Delfelder) Long
Apr 6, 2018
Sandra Sue (Delfelder) Long, 57, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at Stormont Vail Hospital.Sandra was born April 16, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas. She was a graduate of Seaman High School and worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas where she retired after 34 years to travel and enjoy her grandchildren. She enjoyed motorcycle rides, bowling, playing softball, Royals...
Beverly D. Vilander
Apr 5, 2018
Beverly D. "Milo" Vilander, 91, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Thorton Place, Topeka, KS. Bev was born March 17, 1927, in Maple Hill, KS, to Kenneth R. and Margaret May (Mitchell) Vilander. He worked as a factory laborer at Goodyear Tire and Rubber for over 31 years. He also loved ranching and farming, caring for his numerous animals...
William Louis Stewart
Apr 3, 2018
William Louis (Lou) Stewart passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born January 4, 1933 the son of William Leonard Stewart and Mable Marion (Teeter) Stewart. He graduated from Wamego High School in 1951 and attended Kansas State University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served during the Korean War. Lou was a salesman for Nabisco, retiring after...
Paul A. Lynn
Apr 2, 2018
Paul Lynn of Topeka passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. Paul was born in Topeka August 6, 1938 the son of James and Zilpha Boast Lynn. After his parents passed at a young age, he went to live with Wayne and Colleen Crook and their sons, Rodger, Gary, Dwight, Doug and Mike. After graduating from Topeka High School...
Suzanne Rabe Hunter
Apr 2, 2018
Suzanne Rabe Hunter, age 74, of Topeka passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 in Topeka. She was born July 30, 1943 the daughter of Eugene and Dorothy Lamm Rabe. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. She is survived by two sons, Todd (Taffeta) Hunter of LaQuinta, California and Ross (Angela) Topeka and two grandsons, Logan and Lawson...
Lavon Lord
Mar 31, 2018
LaVon H. Lord, 97, Topeka, KS, passed away March 31, 2018.LaVon was born June 11, 1920, in Westmoreland, KS, to Archie L. and Marie (Kreth) Cornelius. She graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1937 as valedictorian of her class. She received a one year scholarship to Kansas State College. LaVon went to Marysville, KS to attend a normal training school...
Donald T. "Boggie" Bogren
Mar 30, 2018
Donald T. Bogren “Boggie”, age 75 of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 in Topeka. Don was born June 8, 1942 in Topeka the son of Thor and Mildred Graham Bogren. Don served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post #400 and the Phillip Billard V.F.W. Post #1650 in Topeka....
Martha Ann Huntsman
Mar 29, 2018
Martha Ann Huntsman, age 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at her home in Topeka. Martha was born September 12, 1930 in Council Bluffs, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Ruth Carroll Kennedy. She married Oscar Huntsman May 18, 1962 in Tulsa, OK. He preceded her in death February 7, 1995. Martha worked for the State...
Edna Mae (Bickford) Laird
Mar 29, 2018
Edna Mae (Bickford) Laird, 85, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Health Care Resort in Topeka. Edna was born on December 26, 1932, in Miller, KS, to Benjamin and Stella (Parks) Bickford. She graduated from Burlingame High School. She married Carol Laird on April 12, 1953 in Burlingame, KS. Together they had three children. They were longtime members of...
Mark J. Karle
Mar 28, 2018
Mark Joseph Karle, age 62, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Mark was born September 20, 1955 the son of Henry and Betty James Karle. He grew up in Topeka, graduating from Jefferson County North High School. He married Deanna Whalen August 12, 1978 in Topeka. He worked at the Highland Park Market...
Joe B. Mccarter
Mar 26, 2018
Joe B. McCarter, 85, Topeka, was promoted to Assistant to the Greatest Carpenter, Jesus Christ on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Joe was born October 16, 1932 in Shawnee County, Kansas, the son of Fern and Eva (Stone) McCarter.In 1952, he graduated from Topeka High School. On December 23, 1953 he married Darlene E. Cook....
Marilyn Kay Shepherd
Mar 24, 2018
Marilyn Kay Shepherd, 77, of Topeka, died Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Midland Hospice House. She was born in Topeka, on April 13, 1940, the daughter of Henry Chancy and Wilhilmina Ann (Artzer) Sams. She graduated from Hayden High School. She worked at Hallmark Cards for 32 years and later for Sagebrush for 5 years. Marilyn was married to William...
Raymond Leo Bell
Mar 22, 2018
Raymond Leo Bell, 86, Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018.He was born September 10, 1931, in Ogden, Kansas, the son of James Bell, Sr. and Bessie (Eaton) Bell Patrick. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1952 and obtained his Bachelor's degree from the GI Bill.Raymond joined the Kansas National Guard in 1948 and retired in 1987 as Master...
Nettie M. Brees
Mar 22, 2018
Nettie Patton Brees, 94, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018.She was born February 9, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William and Marie Patton. Nettie married Delmer "Bud" Brees on April 20, 1947 in Topeka, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1999. Survivors include their children: LeRoy (Jeanette) Brees, JoAnn (Allen) Judd, Debbie (Dennis)...
Linda Katherine Meredith
Mar 20, 2018
Linda K. Meredith, age 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care. Linda was born July 26, 1943 in Topeka the daughter of Donald and Vivian May Pipkin. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. She married Marvin Meredith December 7, 1961 in Topeka. He preceded her in death June 10, 2016. Linda...
Leland Ray Essman
Mar 19, 2018
Leland R. Essman, age 59, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Leland was born May 2, 1958 in Topeka the son of Vernon and Mildred Boehme Essman. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1976. He worked for St. Francis Hospital for 11 years and later at the Topeka Foundry for over...
Norman "Butch" Owens Jr.
Mar 17, 2018
Norman “Butch” Owens Jr., age 76, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Butch was born July 23, 1941 in Gary, Indiana the son of Norman and Maxine Owens. Butch married Sharon Owens October 15, 1963 in Topeka. She preceded him in death after 45 years September 30, 2008. Butch worked as an...
George L Shaffer
Mar 16, 2018
George L. Shaffer, 72, Topeka passed away March 16, 2018.George was born July 13, 1945 in Council Grove, KS the son of, George and Peggy (McKinney) Shaffer.He married Linda Longstaff on July 5, 1963 in Lyndon Kansas.George worked for the Local 77 and Local 2 for 36 years. He loved his job and working with sheet metal. He also enjoyed...
