Elmer Phillip Vanhoutan
Jul 4, 2016
Elmer Phillip “Van” VanHoutan, age 92, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 in Topeka. E.P. was born December 15, 1923 in Rutland, South Dakota one of 10 children born to Philip A. and Alice Ann Reedy VanHoutan. He enlisted in the C.C.C. Camp in 1941. During his service in the U.S. Army during W.W. II, in the...
Virginia Darling Newlee
Jul 4, 2016
Virginia Darling Newlee, 97, of Topeka passed away on July 4, 2016. She was born December 3, 1918 to Charles and Nellie Wilkins in Burchard NE. She lived and worked most of her life in Topeka. The job she loved the most was being a Foster Grandparent at KNI. She made many friends and memories there. She enjoyed playing...
Russell Wolfley
Jul 4, 2016
Russell D. Wolfley, 58, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016.Russell was born July 7, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Dean and Pauline Wolfley. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1975 and attended the University of Kansas.He was employed in maintenance at Banner Creek in Holton for over 15 years.Russell married Pamela Plemons in 1977. They later...
Marjorie Wright
Jul 3, 2016
Marjorie J. Wright, 83, of Topeka passed away on July 3, 2016. She was born May 23, 1933 at Pomp, KY the daughter of Lyn and Virgie (Keeton) Eldridge. She moved to Topeka in 1938. Marjorie had worked several places including, Adams Business Forms, LeAnn Foods and Frito Lay where she retired in 1998. Survivors include her daughters, Linda...
Donald G. Hildebrand
Jul 3, 2016
Donald G. Hildebrand, 80, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016.He was born May 14, 1936, in LeRoy, Kansas, the son of Edwin and Bernice (Thorne) Hildebrand. He was a graduate of Seaman High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1954, where he served in Korea and Japan. Upon his return, he played football at...
Dale L. Rogers
Jul 1, 2016
Dale L. Rogers, 79, of Topeka passed away after a brief illness on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born October 31, 1936 at Thompsonville the son of Jewell and Iva “Opal” Rogers. Dale graduated from Perry High school in 1954. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 42 years before retiring....
Eugene Young
Jun 29, 2016
Eugene Young, age 80 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Topeka after a long illness. Gene was born January 11, 1936 in Selma, Alabama the son of Peter and Odell Bean Young. He served in the U.S. Army. Gene worked at Stormont Vail Hospital as the Assistant Director of Housekeeping for over 30 years. He was...
Vera F. Gilbert
Jun 27, 2016
Vera Fay Gilbert Vera Fay Gilbert, 92, Topeka, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at Plaza West. She was born October 7, 1923, in Topeka, the daughter of John and Hazel (Snapp) Estes. Vera attended Holliday Junior High School and Topeka High School. She was owner-operator of Gilbert Market (1956-1987) and Gilbert's Trophies and Awards. She had also sold Real Estate....
Elizabeth Ann Bennett
Jun 25, 2016
Elizabeth Ann (Jacques) Bennett Longtime Ridgecrest resident and retired daycare provider Elizabeth Ann Bennett died Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Garden Grove, California. Known as “Nanny” to many of the children she cared for, she was 85. Elizabeth was born Jan. 12, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas to Julius Buker Jacques and Myrtle Marie (Smith)Jacques. Her family included Julius Buker...
Amy Kathryn Lovell
Jun 25, 2016
Amy K. Lovell, beloved daughter of Mark and Lisa Owen and Rick and Pam Lovell, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Lawrence at the age of 33. Amy leaves behind her mother, Lisa (Mark) Owen of Topeka; her father, Rick (Pam) Lovell of Topeka; two brothers, Mackenzie and Michael Owen; a step sister, Megan (Joe) Crumpton and two...
Carl Mathew Chandler
Jun 24, 2016
Carl M. Chandler, 72, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 24, 2016. Carl was born February 15, 1944 at Topeka the son of Bern and Lucille Williams Chandler. He was raised in Topeka and was a member of the first graduating class at Topeka West. In high school, Carl held the record...
Anita Anna Hoover
Jun 24, 2016
Anita A. Hoover, age 66, of Topeka passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Anita was born January 3, 1950 in Trier, West Germany the daughter of Matthias and Helena Rudor Noll. She grew up in Germany, attending school there. She met Howard “Todd” Hoover in Germany while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. They were married April...
Charles W. Richeson, Sr.
Jun 24, 2016
Charles William Richeson, Sr. Charles William Richeson, Sr., 67, Topeka died Friday, June 24, 2016, at his home. He was born December 31, 1948, in Leavenworth. Chuck lived in Leavenworth and Meriden before moving to Topeka. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union and was employed by Missouri Valley Fabrics and Steel at Leavenworth as a crane operator. He...
Nada Cowherd
Jun 23, 2016
Florence "Nada" Cowherd, 80, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.She was born August 7, 1935, in Blue Rapids, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Mclain) Beasley. Nada graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1954. In 1955, she earned her cosmetology license from Stewart Beauty Academy. She later was the activities director for Briarcliff Care Center, retiring after...
Harold Dean Spencer
Jun 22, 2016
Harold D. Spencer, age 84 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1932 in Halstead, KS the son of Laurence and Alice Bigger Spencer. He married Donna Allensworth on April 11, 1953 in Bartlesville, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2009. Harold worked in construction as a framer/finisher all...
Charles Eugene Gooden
Jun 21, 2016
Charles Eugene Gooden, 92, passed away June 21, 2016. Known as "Chuck" to his friends and "Gene" to his family, he was born on November 18, 1923, in Paxico, Kansas. Chuck served in the United States Navy during World War II. For many years, he was a salesman with KIB Kraft (Kansas Industries for the Blind). Chuck was known around...
Ronald E. Hasty
Jun 20, 2016
Ronald "Ron" Hasty Ronald "Ron" Hasty, 66, Meriden, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at his home. He was born in Topeka, the son of Donald and Julia "Judy" (Westbrook) Hasty. Ron graduated from Shawnee Heights High School, Class of 1968. He was employed at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Plant and KCR International. Ron was married to Cindy Butler...
Joan Vogue
Jun 19, 2016
Joan R. Vogue, 89, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born February 18, 1927 at Talmadge, Nebraska the daughter of Alex and Clara Fiedler Walker. Joan moved to Topeka in 1944 and married Ralph M. Vogue on April 10, 1948 in Topeka. Ralph passed away on June 9, 2015. Mrs. Vogue is a member...
Erma V. Grose
Jun 18, 2016
Erma V. Grose, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016.She was born January 4, 1925, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of William and Norma (Crook) Hestand. Erma was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School and member of Northland Christian Church, Goodyear Retirees Club, and enjoyed helping with bible school at church. She had worked until 1946 at...
Margaret A. Hubbell
Jun 17, 2016
Margaret (Peggy) Alice Romick Hubbell Margaret (Peggy) Alice Romick Hubbell, 99, Topeka, died peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at her home in Aldersgate Village. Peggy was born January 3, 1917, in Wamego, Kansas, to Henry Joseph and Coral Jacobs Romick. She grew up on a ranch in the Black Forest, near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Peggy attended Lewis Consolidated High...
