Shirley Jean Chapman
Sep 24, 2017
Shirley J. Chapman, age 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Topeka. Shirley was born February 26, 1941 in Ft. Collins, Colorado the daughter of Harvey and Doris Bullock Tatum. Shirley married James C. Chapman June 1, 1958 in Topeka. He preceded her in death May 17, 2015. Shirley worked for Woolco for many years before...
Helen L. Viergever
Sep 24, 2017
Helen L. Viergever, 81, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017.She was born October 11, 1935 in Valencia, KS, the daughter of Andy and Lula Viergever.Helen was a 1953 graduate of Rossville High School. After high school she began working for Kansas Power & Light that later became Westar Energy, rising to the position of Senior Staff Accountant, retiring...
Carl V. Fritz
Sep 23, 2017
Carl V. Fritz, 87, of Grantville passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his home at Grantville. He was born August 14, 1930 at Lindsborg, Kansas the son of Carl and Anna Danielson Fritz. He attended Topeka High School. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force, serving as a tail gunner on B-29’s and as a...
Naio Rosco Shaw
Sep 22, 2017
Naio Rosco "Bud" Shaw Naio Rosco "Bud" Shaw, 78, Ozawkie, KS, died Friday, September 22, 2017, in a Kansas City, KS, hospital. He was born May 19, 1939, in Stratford, MO, the son of Noah Vane and Gladys Evelyn (Hacker) Shaw. Bud had lived in Topeka and Perry before moving to Ozawkie ten years ago. He had owned and operated...
Kenneth C. Johnston
Sep 20, 2017
Kenneth C. Johnston, 69, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 20, 2017 peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife and children. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am September 25th, 2017 at Davidson Funeral Home. Pastor Brad Walker of Midland Hospice will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM on September 24 at...
Billie Edwards
Sep 19, 2017
Billie Edwards, 102, of Topeka, passed away September 19, 2017 at Lexington Park Nursing Home. Billie was born February 23, 1915 in Topeka to Joseph and Anna England, one of 6 children.
She married Jack D. Sutherin in 1932. They had one daughter, Sally A. Calamunce, of Topeka.
Jack died when Sally was young. She...
William L. Dorr
Sep 18, 2017
William L. “Boxcar” Dorr, 83, of Topeka passed away on September 18, 2017 at Midland Hospice. He was born March 27, 1934 at Wichita, Kansas the son of Louis and Helen Rounsavell Dorr. Willie was raised in Wichita and attended Wichita East High School. After high school, he joined the army and served for two years. Even serving part...
Virgil G Lawton
Sep 16, 2017
Virgil G. Lawton, 67, of Topeka was born January 9, 1950 in Topeka Kansas the son of Charles and Marion Sears Lawton. Virgil served in Vietnam, with the United States Army. In Vietnam, Virgil served as a medic. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal and was an expert rifleman. He...
Joann Franks
Sep 16, 2017
JoAnn Franks JoAnn Franks, 81, Topeka, died Saturday, September 16, 2017, at her home. She was born December 18, 1935, in Topeka, the daughter of Don Carlos and Carrie Louise (Peyton) Metzger. She graduated from Topeka High School and was employed by Adams Business Forms for 30 years. JoAnn was married to Hayes Allen Franks on August 29, 1953, in...
Carly Kathleen Cornelison
Sep 15, 2017
Carly Kathleen Cornelison, our free spirited, beautiful wild child, passed away on September 15th 2017 following a car accident. Carly was born on April 17th 1996, and is survived by her parents Carrie and Joe Green. Carly was the best mommy to her mini-me, her sweet daughter, Penelope Ann Sledd, and is now her Guardian Angel. Carly is also...
Jan Polter
Sep 14, 2017
Janice K. "Jan" Polter, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at her home. She was born on October 25, 1948 in Holton, KS to Lawrence and Madella (Johnson) Schreiber. She grew up on a farm in Soldier, KS, and graduated from Soldier High School in 1966. She went on to attend Kansas State University. Jan married...
Gary Lee Heston
Sep 13, 2017
Gary Lee Heston Gary Lee Heston, 64, Topeka, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. He was born February 19, 1953, in Topeka, the son of Genevieve Agnes (Hefner) and Albert Sylvester Heston, Jr. Gary graduated from Seaman High School. He had worked at Hills Pet Products for 10 years and retired from U.S.D. # 345 after 28...
Paulamarie Finson
Sep 12, 2017
Paulamarie Finson, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Topeka. Paula was born December 4, 1956 in Torrance, California the daughter of Charles and Mary Jane Myer Padgett. Paula received her Associates degree from Washburn University. She married Jere Finson June 13, 1987 in Mayetta. She was an active member of the St. Francis Xavier...
Steven Douglas Day
Sep 11, 2017
Steven D. Day, age 71, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Steve was born December 3, 1945 in Highland, Kansas the son of Robert and Thelma Carlson Day. Steve graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1963 and then received his Bachelor’s degree from Washburn University. He married Sandy Tessendorf June 17,...
Robert Fay
Sep 11, 2017
Robert E. Fay, 67 of Topeka, passed away on September 11, 2017. He was born June 14, 1950 at Topeka the son of Robert L. and Charlene Bell Fay. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1968, later attending Washburn University. Bob began working for the IBEW in 1975. He enjoyed a long career there prior to retiring.
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Bonnie Sue Holford
Sep 11, 2017
Bonnie Sue Holford, age 55, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in Topeka. She was born July 17, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth of 32 years; a son, Allen Lindsay of Topeka and sister, Martha Lindsay of Purdy, MO. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Dale Lindsay and...
Kimiko Sosa
Sep 9, 2017
Kimiko Sosa, 94, Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at a local care center.Kimiko was born October 8, 1922 in Nagoya, Japan. She married Raymond Sosa. They later divorced.She was employed as a tailor at Ray Beers for many years, retiring from there. She was a member of the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.Survivors include her son, Joseph...
Dorothy Irene Bower
Sep 8, 2017
Dorothy I. Bower was called home to heaven on Sept. 8, 2017 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.Dorothy was born in Stella, Nebraska August 21, 1937 to Harold and Velma Montgomery. She attended school in Stella, Nebraska and Topeka, Kansas. Dorothy retired from Kansas State Printing Office and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Women of the...
Colleen Marie Geiger
Sep 7, 2017
Colleen Marie Geiger was born on May 29, 1926 at Clay Center, Kansas the daughter of Benjamin Reed and Frances Misner Reed. She passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 of natural causes. Colleen grew up and attended the local public schools in Clay Center.
Colleen was married to Rex Geiger on July 1, 1951. She was...
Darrell Ray Colhouer
Sep 7, 2017
Darrell Ray Colhouer Darrell Ray Colhouer passed away on September 7, 2017. He was born January 30, 1938, in Hoyt, KS. His parents were Orville Colhouer and Inez Cunning Colhouer. He owned and operated "Darrell's Service" for over 31 years. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Kay Williams, in Frankfort, KS, on November 27, 1959. They had two...
