Mar 2, 2017

Karen Elaine Barnes Karen Elaine Barnes, 73, Topeka, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born July 3, 1943, in Topeka, the daughter of Alfred and Jennie (Smith) Chenoweth. Karen graduated from Seaman High School in 1961. She and her husband had owned and operated the Dam Store at Lake Perry. She was currently employed by Peggy's...

Mar 1, 2017

Leonard M. Gurtler, age 91, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Oak Creek Sr. Living where he resided. Leonard was born March 12, 1925 in Topeka the son of William and Matilda Murdie Gurtler. Leonard graduated from Maple Hill High School. He married Goldie Bisel in June of 1970.   She passed away in 2003. Leonard...

Feb 24, 2017

Richard "Dale" Wolfe, 81 of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017.Dale was born March 4, 1935 in Hamlin, KS the son of Clifford H. and Rhea B.(Moon) Wolfe.He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1954.He was a PFC in the Army National Guard form 1953 to 1959, serving as a sharp shooter, radio operator and driver. He attended Highland...

Feb 23, 2017

Dorothy L. Lynn of Topeka passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born December 16, 1923 at Linwood, Kansas the daughter of Lee and Mina Dent Brannock.   She graduated from Linwood Rural High School in 1941. She later attended Ottawa University, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education in 1965. She last taught at Appanoose Grade School.  ...

Feb 23, 2017

Richard Earl Payne Richard Earl Payne, 88, Topeka, died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. He was born May 11, 1928, at Salina, the son of Harold Thomas and Elsie M. (Hoyt) Payne. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked at the Coca Cola Bottling Company and retired from Goodyear Tire and...

Feb 22, 2017

Marjorie Alice Nolte Marjorie Alice Nolte, 93, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Rolling Hills. She was born October 25, 1923, in Topeka, the daughter of John "Ernest" and Alice (Luttjohann) Casebier. She graduated from Topeka High School and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. Marjorie was married to Virgil Nolte on June 23, 1942, at St....

Feb 21, 2017

Iona "Louise" Winsor Iona "Louise" Winsor, 93, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Plaza West, Topeka. She was born February 11, 1924, on a farm north of Burlingame, one of fourteen children born to Elmer Nathenial and Elvia "Cathryn" (Morris) Seastrom. Louise loved to garden and loved her flowers. She and Doc had been members of Country Cousins Square...

Feb 19, 2017

Iryllis "Dee" Gronquist Puff Iryllis "Dee" Gronquist Puff, 91, Topeka, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at her home. She was born October 13, 1925, at Clyde, the daughter of Jon Conrad and Elizabeth Anna (Jones) Gronquist. Dee was a member of the United Methodist Church, Topeka Geological Society, Alma High School Alumni Association, and the Community Action Board. She had...

Feb 18, 2017

Robert “Steve” Owens, 61, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was born October 24, 1955 at Lafayette, LA the son of Edwin and Opal Owens.   He was raised in New Orleans and graduated from high school there.   Steve was a welder by trade working on offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska....

Feb 17, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Meek, 95, formerly of Carbondale, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Brookside Manor in Overbrook.   She was born Feb 1, 1922 at Bogard, Missouri the daughter of Bertrand F. and Mary L. (Redding) Isaacs.

She was a charter member of Grace Bible Church in Topeka. Elizabeth was a baker, working in food service...

Feb 17, 2017

Rex Eugene McCarthy, 62, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Rex was born on August 20, 1954 to Charles McCarthy and Catherine Janet Boos. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1973. Rex was the owner and operator of McCarthy Motors in Meriden, Kansas.

Rex is survived by his...

Feb 16, 2017

Robert “Bob” W. Clark, age 75 of Holton, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the St. Francis Hospital. Bob was born June 14, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He married Norma Johnson October 8, 1989, she preceded him in death March 8, 1993. Bob worked as a computer...

Feb 15, 2017

Harold Milton Beems Harold Milton Beems, 95, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. He was born September 9, 1921, at Holton, the son of Harold Ross and Gladys Violet (Hull) Beems. Milton and his wife, Marjorie, had owned and operated Beems Electric. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was active...

Feb 15, 2017

Wilbur Lee LaRueWilbur Lee LaRue (1924-2017) died Wednesday, February 15 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS, at age 92. He was preceded in death by wife, Anna LaRue (2014) and step-daughter Carol Howey (1998). He leaves his three sons, Michael (Shari), Chris (Karen), and Dennis (June), daughter Judy Green and two step-daughters, Jan (Dave) Russo and Bonnie Odgres. He has approximately...

Feb 12, 2017

Glen “Ed” Small, age 73, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Ed was born May 13, 1943 in Topeka the son of Dallas and Betty Best Small. Ed worked as an over the road truck driver for over 50 years.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown; five sons, Marcus...

Feb 11, 2017

Edith Annette Lewis, 79, of Topeka, passed away on February 11, 2017.She was born on January 4, 1938 in Gary, IN to George Albert Miller and Glendora (Juvinall) Miller. Edith enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed helping care for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lewis, of Topeka; sons, Robert...

Feb 10, 2017

Bennett Brower, 87, of Topeka passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born February 26, 1929 at Centralia, Kansas the son of Bruce and Margaret Searing Brower. He was raised at Centralia and graduated from high school there in 1947. At the age of 18, Bennett served as the Principal at Havensville, Kansas. He enlisted in the...

Feb 10, 2017

Roger Dean Meyer, 73, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017.He was born November 13, 1943 in Winchester, the son of Ernest D. and Ethel M. (Sappenfield) Meyer.Roger graduated from Seaman High School and went to work in the auto parts industry, retiring in 2007.He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved to ride with friends and family. He...

Feb 7, 2017

Paulina Marquez, 80, of Topeka, passed away on February 7, 2017 at Stormont Vail. She was born on May 13, 1936 in Chihuaha, Mexico to Rogaciano Avila and Benita Florez. Paulina worked at different hotels and Security Benefit as a housekeeper most of her life. She was a member of the Ebenezer Evangelical Church. Paulina has 6 sons, Ricardo...

Feb 7, 2017

Wilma Elizabeth Clarke Wilma Elizabeth Clarke, 96, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Kelly House II. She was born June 19, 1920, at Fredonia, the daughter of Otto and Elsie (Miller) Apollo. Wilma graduated from Washburn University with a B.A. in 1962. She worked as a medical technologist at Topeka Medical Center for 15 years; a certification specialist for...