Chrystal Lynn Hutchison
Aug 9, 2024
Chrystal Lynn Hutchison, 50, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born March 8, 1974, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Calvin and Donna (Shepard) Bayless. Chrystal served with Topeka Public Schools at Lundgren and State Street Elementary since 2009 and Williams Magnet School in 2024. Chrystal married Michael "Scott" Hutchison on January 14, 1995, in Burlington,...
Rita Elaine "Laney Gal" Sadowski
Aug 2, 2024
Rita Elaine “Laney Gal” (Phipps) Sadowski was born on February 1, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas. She passed away in Lexington Park Nursing Facility in Topeka, Kansas on August 2, 2024 where she had been living for the past year during the last stages of Alzheimers. Rita is survived by her husband, Allen Sadowski of Grantville, KS, daughter Tracy Rafferty (Todd)...
Lee Holmes
Aug 2, 2024
Lee Holmes, 67, of Topeka, passed into life with his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born June 22, 1957, in Leesville, Louisiana, the son of Lindy and Patsy (Light) Holmes. Lee attended the University of Missouri at Rolla. Rolla, Missouri was where Lee spent most of his childhood. He enjoyed reading and having in-depth theological...
Wayne R. Newell
Jul 30, 2024
Wayne R. Newell February 6, 1944 – July 30, 2024 Wayne R. Newell, 80, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born on February 6, 1944, in Topeka, Wayne was the third son of Paul and Myrtle Newell. He spent his entire life in Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School and continuing his...
Patricia A. Lichter
Jul 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Lichter, 82, of Topeka, KS, died July 29th, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 27th, 1942 in Wilburton, OK to Paul and Lena Moon. Patricia was preceded in death by her first husband William F Lichter, with whom she raised two sons, Anthony and Robert (Brenna), and two daughters, Debbie and...
Mary I. Hudson
Jul 28, 2024
Mary I Hudson, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Oakley Place Rossville. Mary Irene Hudson was born Christmas Day 12/25/1933 to Paul and Nellie Irene (Gibson) Martin in Rossville, Kansas. Mary was the oldest of 10 children and attended Rossville Grade and High Schools, graduating RHS in 1951. She later attended Kansas State University. Mary was...
Richard Wadleigh
Jul 26, 2024
Richard Wadleigh, Jr., 61, of Meriden, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born May 22, 1963, in Utica, New York, the son of Richard and Frances (Leyden) Wadleigh, Sr. He went to Topeka Public Schools. He had a Technical Degree in Drafting and Small Engine Repairs. He had an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. Richard was the mechanic...
Charles Dean Smith
Jul 24, 2024
Charles Dean Smith, 67, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born September 14, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Harry and Wilma (Stanley) Smith. Charles worked in Tire manufacturing several years. He truly enjoyed his family and fishing. He also loved his animals. Survivors include his Brothers, Robert Smith, and Dennis Smith, a Sister, Anna...
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...
