Robert Lee "Bob'O" Milner
Jul 23, 2024
Robert Lee (Bob’O) Milner was born on November 29, 1943, to Max and Lenah Eilene (Spicer) in Munden, Kansas. Bob’O enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962. He served as an Engineman during the Vietnam War before being discharged in September ’93. He married Joann Snyder in Belleville, Kansas on December 5, 1964. In June of ’66, they moved to...
Dale Leroy Frey
Jul 21, 2024
Dale Leroy Frey, 88, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024. He was born in Silver Lake, Kansas, on August 18, 1935, to Roy and Ethel (Weir) Frey. Dale graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1953. He worked for 35 plus years at the offices of the Santa Fe Railway where he retired in 1995. On October 7, 1954,...
Roy Joseph Carrow, Jr.
Jul 20, 2024
Retired Lt. Col. Roy Joseph “Joe” Carrow, Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 with his family by his side. Joe was at the golden age of 90 and as he always stated, “it’s just the rusting years”. Joe was born in Farmington, MO on November 24, 1933 to Roy S. Carrow and Fadalias Grief Carrow. He grew up...
Paul L. Hammond
Jul 20, 2024
Paul L. Hammond, 84, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Paul was born on October 13, 1939 in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Leonard W. and Dorothy Riddle Hammond. Paul graduated from Seaman High School in 1957 and immediately went to work for the AT&SF Railroad. He served in the Kansas National Guard. Paul retired from the...
Patricia Ann Taylor
Jul 16, 2024
Patricia “ Pat” Taylor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left this life on July 16, 2024. She was born to John and Irene Clark in Parsons, KS on February 1, 1937. She attended St. George High School where she would meet her future husband, Cliff Taylor. He precedes her in death. Upon graduation, Pat and Cliff...
Charles F. Campbell
Jul 13, 2024
Charles F. Campbell, 93, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born June 6, 1931 at Michigan Valley the son of Frank and Helen (Cearfoss) Campbell. He graduated from high school at Michigan Valley, received his BS in Education at Emporia State and also attended graduate school in Georgia. He was a science teacher at East Topeka...
Jim Bowman
Jul 11, 2024
James “Jim” Duane Bowman passed July 11, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS, with his wife and sons by his side. He was born in Coldwater, KS on October 21, 1944, to Merle and Gladys (Friend) Bowman. He graduated from Coldwater High School and continued his education at the University of Kansas, completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He taught...
Dr. Robert Godwin
Jul 10, 2024
Robert T. Godwin, 92, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1932, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Cecil Loyd and Clara Belle (Garinger) Godwin. Robert graduated from Beloit High School in Beloit, Kansas. He attended Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas and later graduated from Washburn University in Topeka,...
Walter S. Greene
Jul 10, 2024
Walter S. Greene, 76, of Eudora, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born July 7, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Merten and Velma (Boles) Greene. Walter liked stuffed animals and race cars. He loved spending time with his family, especially his brother Eldon. Walter truly enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include his Brother, Eldon...
Kathy L. Woodman
Jul 8, 2024
Kathy L. Woodman, 72, of Topeka passed away on July 8, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born on August 5, 1951 in Gardner, Kansas to Doyle and Kay Moots. Kathy and her family lived a few years in De Soto before moving to Topeka. She was raised in Topeka and attended school there. Kathy graduated from...
Betty W. Kalcik
Jul 7, 2024
Betty Elaine (Webb) Kalcik, 95, of Silver Lake, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born to L.E. and Clara Mae (Crotinger) Webb in Dodge City, KS. on April 17, 1929. She spent her early years in Dodge City before moving to Lincoln, NE for 2 years when she was 8 & 9...
Sharon S. Priddy
Jul 5, 2024
Sharon S. (Waetzig) Priddy, 80, of Silver Lake passed away on July 5th, 2024 at Midland Hospice. She was born on December 19, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, to James Robert Waetzig and Georgia Mae (Hill) (Waetzig) (Riley) O’Dell. She attended Carbondale schools. Sharon married Floyd C. Priddy on July 14, 1961. He preceded her in death. She retired from Presbyterian...
Doris Leola Prochaska
Jul 5, 2024
Doris Leola Prochaska, 96, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at Midland Hospice in Topeka. She was born October 25, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John Lloyd and Fairy Belle (George) Frey. She was a graduate of Silver Lake High School. She was a member of Bethel Community Church, Topeka. Doris married...
Wendelyn R. Parman
Jul 4, 2024
Wendelyn Rae (Reser) Parman, known to friends and family as Wendy, passed away on July 4, 2024, at the age of 73 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on March 8, 1951, in Topeka, she was the daughter of the late Cayrl and Woodrow Reser. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael A. Parman, and her brothers Woodrow Reser...
Glenda Peden
Jul 4, 2024
Glenda J. Peden, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born December 16,1952 in Topeka the daughter of Wayne and Charlotte Hundley Becker. She attended school at Meriden and graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1970. She married Bill Peden on May 17, 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma. Glenda and Bill lived west of Meriden...
Bobby Slater
Jul 3, 2024
Robert Allen Slater, 61, lifelong Topeka resident, was born on September 16, 1962. He was taken from this earth on July 3, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was a graduate of Seaman High School where he was involved in football and wrestling. He spent his formative years in scouting, fostering his love of nature and...
Darlene Broadbent
Jul 2, 2024
Edith Darlene Broadbent, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Darlene was born September 2, 1934, in Topeka to Jack and Edith Bernice (Vowels) Streeter. Darlene graduated from Seaman High School in 1952. She worked at Skinner’s Wholesale Nursery, Security Benefit Life, Seaman High School, Consolidated Benefit Plans, and retired from the Kansas Independent College Fund after 22...
Charles M. "Mike" Estes
Jun 30, 2024
Charles Michael Estes "Mike" 76, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born August 20, 1947 in Bartlesville, OK, the son of Charles H. Estes and Ava M. "Bundy" Estes. He moved to Topeka in 1952. Mike was an avid Boy Scout and obtained his Eagle Scout in 1962. He attended Seaman High School in 1961-65...
Linda M. "Suzy" Jones
Jun 30, 2024
Suzy Jones, 86, of Topeka was born July 21, 1937 in Arkansas City, Kansas the daughter of Kenneth Hudson and Goldie Sherrod Hudson. She grew up in the Springdale community and attended school and graduated at Jarbalo. She attended the Quaker Church at Springdale growing up. She married Howard Jones in 1956. They lived in Lawrence most of the time...
Nettie "Tiny" Loader
Jun 30, 2024
Nettie "Tiny" (Lungstrum) Loader, 99, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born April 4, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Franklin and Lena (Huff) Lungstrum. Nettie married Elvin A. Loader in Clay Center, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1985. Tiny enjoyed dancing, shopping and getting together with her family. Survivors include...
