Jan 18, 2018

Edith Marie (Backus) Beaty, 79, of Meriden, Kansas, died on Thursday, January 18, 2018.   She was born September 8, 1938, in rural Shawnee County the daughter of Ray Frank and Minnie Ella (Riddle) Backus.   Edith graduated from Meriden Rural High School in 1956, and was elected the homecoming queen in the fall of 1955. She worked for the State...

Jan 17, 2018

Howard Elvin Kunard Howard Elvin Kunard, 92, Topeka, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Midland Hospice House. He was born August 24, 1925, at Pomona, the son of Lewis Lee and Wilma Alvina (Hoopes) Kunard. Howard served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He had worked at Kaiser Ship Yards, Topeka Mill and Elevator, Sunflower Ordinance Plant, and...

Jan 16, 2018

Sarah E. Murrell, 98, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born March 17, 1919 in St. Francis, Kansas, the daughter of Adrian "Elgy" and Elsie E. (Auchard) Randolph. Sarah graduated from Seaman High School. She was employed by Sears, Roebuck & Company in the credit department and also worked for...

Jan 15, 2018

Dirk Eugene Kroemer, age 55, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Dirk was born December 20, 1962 in Axtell, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Jeanette Gafford Kroemer. Dirk was an Honorary Deacon at Central Park Christian Church.

He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Kroemer of Topeka; Uncle Ron...

Jan 14, 2018

Kenneth Merle Halstead Kenneth Merle Halstead, 94, Topeka, died Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born June 11, 1923, in Nebraska City, NE, the son of Homer Franklin and Ruth Ellen (Gallant) Halstead. Ken graduated from Topeka High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, and was wounded at Luzon in...

Jan 14, 2018

Juanita M. Peel, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at a Topeka hospital. She was born October 18, 1924 in Cummings, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas B. and Rose E. (Launer) Laird.Juanita graduated from Ozawkie High School and attended business college in Kansas City, Missouri.She had resided in Topeka since 1946. She was a member of...

Jan 14, 2018

Jim Perkins, 74, of Topeka, passed away on January 14, 2018 following complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born on September 4, 1943 in Hutchinson, KS to John and Vera Perkins. He grew up in Plevna, KS and graduated from Fairfield High School, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Washburn University. He married Delores Staats...

Jan 13, 2018

Ruth Alice Gaches (Gautier/Maler) 83, of Topeka KS died on Saturday January 13, 2018 after an illness. She was born on April 6, 1934 in Medford, N.Y. to John Gautier and Viola (Bennett) Gautier. Ruth graduated from Patchogue High School and went on to earn a Para-Professional Certification as a Teacher's Assistant at Dowling College. Ruth was employed at Dr....

Jan 12, 2018

Richard L. Bonjour, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 12th, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services.He was born September 23rd, 1932; the son of Goodlet and Anna (Fairbanks) Bonjour. Richard attended Centralia Rural High School and graduated in 1950. After high school, Richard attended Kansas State University on a 4-H Rhodes scholarship. He then entered into the workforce, working...

Jan 10, 2018

Eugene Hynson Jr. age 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Eugene was born March 5, 1926 in Cottonwood Falls, KS the son of Eugene and Esther Stubenhofer Hynson. He graduated from Cottonwood Falls High School. He married Dorothy Marx October 28, 1947 in Emporia. She preceded him in death October 29,...

Jan 10, 2018

Donna Gwen (Brown) Hoffmeister Donna Gwen (Brown) Hoffmeister, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from complications of Alzheimers at Lexington Park Extended Care in Topeka, Kansas. Donna was born April 16, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Richard W. and Peggy D. Brown. Donna and Charles Hoffmeister were married on October 22, 1950, enjoying over 67 years...

Jan 10, 2018

ELMER DAVISLewis "Elmer" Davis, ninety-two, of Topeka Kansas, died January 10, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born February 18, 1925 at Hoyt, Kansas, the third son of Frank H. and Josie A. (Sallee) Davis. He had lived in Topeka most of his life. Mr. Davis was a Captain in the Topeka Fire Department where he served from November...

Jan 7, 2018

Susan Ann Worcester Menefee Susan Ann Worcester Menefee, 70, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Murfreesboro, TN, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born April 19, 1947, at Americus, KS, the youngest of three daughters born to Henry Horace "Hank" and Ethel M. (Duncan) Worcester. Susan attended Americus Schools; received a BS from Kansas State Teachers...

Jan 6, 2018

Marshall Roy Ticehurst, 91, passed away peacefully at his home, in Topeka, on January 6, 2018. He was born on November 13, 1926 in Topeka to Roy and Gertrude Vassar Ticehurst. Marshall attended Sumner Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High and Topeka High School. Following his service in the US Navy during World War II, he attended Washburn University. Marshall...

Jan 6, 2018

John Arthur "Art" Holt John Arthur "Art" Holt, 84, Topeka, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born March 24, 1933, at Elmont, the son of Benton Theodore and Thelma Marie (Bartram) Holt. Art graduated from Seaman High School in 1951. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Art worked for the Kansas Department...

Jan 5, 2018

In Loving Memory of Louis "Bradley" Williams 1964-2018 Louis "Bradley" Williams, 53, of Wakarusa, KS passed away at home on January 5, 2018. He was the son of Louis Williams and Mary Andreini. He was born in Rochester, NY on October 2, 1964. He graduated from Acadiana HS, Lafayette, LA, 1982 and attended the Universit of South Louisiana. He...

Jan 3, 2018

Gloria J. Ruddy, age 70, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Midland Hospice House. Gloria was born March 19, 1947 in Topeka the daughter of Clayton and Edith Smith Frisbie. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. She married Donald Ruddy August 21, 1965 in Topeka. He preceded her in death April 14, 1995. Gloria...

Jan 1, 2018

David Thomas “Squirt” McNorton, 80, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born on February 4, 1937 at the family farm in North Topeka, to Fred and Mildred (Hiller) McNorton. He graduated from Seaman High School and later served in the U.S. Army. He married Evelyn Gomel in 1964. He worked as a US Postal Service truck driver for...

Dec 29, 2017

Melvin K. Moore Sr., age 74 of Topeka passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at his home. Melvin was born November 7, 1943 in Topeka the son of George and Ruby McFarland Moore. He married Lisa Hodges June 16, 2007. He worked at Horizon Flour Mill Plant in Topeka. He is survived by his wife, Lisa of the home;...

Dec 29, 2017

Carl “Dean” Lewis, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Dean was born on March 23, 1935 in Topeka, to Kelly and Josephine Lewis. For all Dean’s life he was an avid farmer and enjoyed hunting and his dogs. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. Dean is survived by his wife Nancy Lewis of 60...