Andrew Franklin Green
Jan 17, 2017
Andrew Green, 16, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident.He was born February 21, 2000 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Marty Franklin and Pamela Diane (Forrer) Green. He attended Rochester Elementary School and was a Junior at Seaman High School. Andrew attended Fellowship Bible Church, Topeka. Survivors include his parents...
Robert E. Crawshaw
Jan 17, 2017
Robert "Bob" E. Crawshaw, 74, Silver Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. He was born March 20, 1942, in Shawnee County, Kansas, the son of Elmer and Agnes (Fleming) Crawshaw. He graduated from Silver Lake High School and served in the Kansas National Guard. Robert was a farmer and rancher. Survivors include two sons: Jim Crawshaw and Chris Crawshaw,...
Helen Lee Hester
Jan 16, 2017
Helen Lee Hester, 79, Topeka, died Monday, January 16, 2017, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born August 4, 1937, at Saltillo, Mississippi, the daughter of Vardaman and Martha June "Sally" (Raines) Hallmark. Helen moved to Topeka in 1955.She was married to Billy N. Hester on July 10, 1954, in Mississippi. He preceded her in death on October 16, 1960....
Janice Cline
Jan 15, 2017
Janice A. Cline, age 82, of Topeka passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Topeka. Janice was born one of 10 children to Garland O. Talley and Frances Puckett Talley. She graduated from Altoona High School. She married James Michael Cline December 5, 1959 in Topeka. He preceded her in death March 29, 2006. Janice worked in Topeka as...
John Hernandez
Jan 14, 2017
John Hernandez, age 78, of Topeka passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Missouri. John is the son of Senobio Nunez, Hernandez and Josephine Medina Tinoco. Upon John's request cremation is planned and there will be no services.
Edmond Theo Hinely
Jan 13, 2017
Edmond “Edd” T. Hinely, age 63 of Topeka passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Topeka V.A. Hospital. Ed was born January 2, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was raised by John Hinely and Esther Bradford Hinely. He graduated from school while living in Georgia. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He later worked...
Andrew Glenn Byler
Jan 12, 2017
Andrew Glenn Byler, age 37, of Topeka passed away on January 12, 2017. Andrew was born on August 8, 1979 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Roger Peralta and Barbara Byler-Renner. Andrew owned a bbq food truck called the "Drew-B-Q" that a lot of the time sat on Highway 24 at the Great Life Golf Course. He is survived...
Kristal Lynn Perine
Jan 12, 2017
Kristal Lynn Perine, 49, of Topeka, passed away on January 13, 2017. Kristal Lynn (Bayless) Perine was born January 21, 1967, in Topeka to Kenney Bayless and Marylee (Davis) Hales. She married Scott Perine on October 21, 1994 in Topeka.Kristal enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She is survived by...
Loadia Kay Moon
Jan 11, 2017
Loadia K. Moon, 60, 0f Topeka passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was born October 9, 1956 in Topeka the daughter of Alvin and Mary Garrett Brown. She lived in Topeka most of her life. She worked in housekeeping at several Topeka area nursing homes. She also worked at the Eagles Lodge as a waitress. She enjoyed...
Lois Ellen Thompson
Jan 11, 2017
Lois Ellen Thompson Lois Ellen Thompson, 94, Topeka, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Meadowbrook Rehab Hospital, Gardner. She was born November 23, 1922, at Valley Falls, the daughter of Jesse Travis "Brownie" Evans, Sr. and Mildred Elinor (Hurst) Evans. She was married to Kenneth Lyle Thompson on June 22, 1942, at Holton. He preceded her in death on September...
Nathan Scott Wells
Jan 10, 2017
Nathan Scott Wells Nathan Scott Wells, 34, Meriden, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home. He was born July 6, 1982, in Topeka the son of Gregg Eugene and Lesia Kay (Heinen) Wells. He was raised in Meriden and graduated from Jefferson West High School and Kaw Area Vocational School. He loved softball and coached softball for twelve years....
Gertrude Maria Gill
Jan 9, 2017
Gertrude Maria "Trudy" Gill Gertrude Maria "Trudy" Gill, 82, Tecumseh, died peacefully at her home on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born February 24, 1934, in Immenstadt, Germany, to Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Hausler. She was a war bride and came to the United States and became a United States Citizen. She was a licensed in cosmetology and had...
Saundra Lee Howerton
Jan 8, 2017
Saundra Lee Howerton, age 63 of Mayetta, passed away Sunday morning, January 8, 2017 at her home in Mayetta. She was born September 14, 1953 in Topeka the daughter of Charles and Virginia Streeter White. She was married to Marion Lee Howerton Sr. for over 24 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Rosetta...
Constance Glenn Finden
Jan 7, 2017
Constance Glenn FindenConstance Glenn Finden, loving mother and devoted wife, passed away at the age of 81 on January 7, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born April 22, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ralph and Ivah Raines Glenn. Connie graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University in Topeka receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in...
Stephanie Lee Neria
Jan 5, 2017
Stephanie Lee Neria Stephanie Lee (Sams) Neria, 68, of Topeka, died Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. She was born August 15, 1948, in Saint Louis City, Missouri, the daughter of Glenn Wilber and Grace Helen (Johnson) Sams. Stephanie spent most of her life in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1967. She was a licensed...
Jackie Ray Schloetzer
Jan 4, 2017
Jackie Ray Schloetzer, age 59, of Topeka passed away at his home in Oakland January 4, 2016. Jackie was born December 22, 1957 in Topeka the son of Thomas J. Schloetzer and Mary E. Ryan Schloetzer. Jackie served in the U.S. Marines. Jackie worked for the I-70 Auto Auction. He is survived by his mother, Mary Schloetzer; a son...
Richard Wayne Downing
Jan 4, 2017
Richard Wayne "Dick" Downing Richard Wayne "Dick" Downing, 70, Topeka, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. He was born February 24, 1946, in Herrington, Kansas the son of Morris Richard and Avis Nadine (Atkinson) Downing. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1964. He worked as a carman in the Santa Fe Shops. After retiring he opened...
Bob W. Sleep
Jan 3, 2017
Robert Sleep of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born January 4, 1961 at St. Johnsbury, Vermont the son of Irene and Lemuel O. Sleep, Jr. Bob moved to Topeka when he was three. He received his truck driving license in 1984 in Texas. He drove for several years. Later he was a bouncer at...
Dewey Dee Green
Jan 3, 2017
Dewey Dee Green Dewey Dee Green, 68, Topeka, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. He was born April 16, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Dewey David and Helen Mae (Moore) Green. Dewey graduated from Seaman High School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. In May, 2008, he retired from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe...
