Elaine Janet Cook
Mar 9, 2015
Elaine Janet Basney Cook, age 73 of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 in Topeka. Elaine was a dedicated teacher, mother and grandmother. She was intelligent, quick to laugh and humble. Elaine was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 31st of 1942 to Frank and “Sis” Basney. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of...
Frances L. Werst
Mar 7, 2015
Frances L. "Franny" Werst, 57, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015.She was born May 13, 1957 in Leavenworth, KS, the daughter of Leo and Marjorie (Mallows) Krahn. Frances was employed by Yellow Cab and Crescent Bus Service in Topeka. She attended the Salvation Army Church, Topeka. Survivors include three children, Jessica (Adam) Trent, Shawn (Dawn) Smith and Molly...
Joyce Faye Lush
Mar 6, 2015
Joyce Faye (Dale McGoyne) Lush, age 71 of Belton, Missouri passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at the St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born December 8, 1943 in Harrisburg, Illinois the daughter of Phillip Dale and Freda Hansen Dale. Joyce was the third oldest of 12 born to this union growing up in Eldorado,...
Mary Ann Netson
Mar 5, 2015
Mary Ann "Maudie" Netson, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka.She was born July 2, 1945, Topeka, the daughter of James Obediah and Lucille Marie (Bartlett) Birdsley. Mary Ann was employed by Rolling Hills Nursing and Assisted Living, Topeka, retiring in 2006. She attended Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, Topeka. Mary Ann...
David Scott Chamberlain
Mar 4, 2015
David Scott Chamberlain, age 35 of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. David was born January 9, 1980 in Topeka the son of James and Sylvia Abel Chamberlain. He married Susan January 9, 2006. She survives. Also surviving are his father, Jim Chamberlain of Wichita and a brother, James (Jamie) Chamberlain of Topeka; five aunts; an uncle; a...
Stephen Johnson
Mar 4, 2015
Stephen Wayne Johnson, 60, of Lawrence, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015.He was born April 22, 1954 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Edward F. "Eddie" and Bernice I. (Schultz) Johnson. He was a 1973 graduate of Topeka High School. Stephen was self-employed as a flooring contractor in the Lawrence area. He was a member of Immanuel...
Troy D. Finlay
Mar 3, 2015
Troy D. Finlay, 41, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Troy was born May 2, 1973 in Topeka. He attended Rochester Grade School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1992. He had worked for Hall Flooring since 1992 and was a member of the Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Union #1179. Troy also did a...
Carolyn "Kay" Verna
Mar 3, 2015
Carolyn "Kay" Verna Carolyn "Kay" Verna, 74, Hoyt, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles Franklin and Cecil Leona (Brown) Simons. Kay worked for Bud's Café in North Topeka, and several retail stores before retiring to housewife. She loved to watch basketball, football, and baseball...
Leroy V. Murren
Mar 1, 2015
Leroy V. Murren, 93, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015.He was born November 28, 1921, in Delia, Kansas, the son of Asa and Hazel (Wilson) Murren. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Leroy retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Topeka.Mr. Murren was a member of the American Legion, Richland, KS, Goodyear Retirees, and Rubber Worker...
Vera S. Kozubek
Mar 1, 2015
Vera Sue Kozubek, 53, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015.She was born September 22, 1961 in Concordia, KS, the daughter of Virgil Lee and Connie Sue (Miller) Bisnett. She was a 1979 graduate of Royal Valley High School, Hoyt, KS.Vera was employed by North Plaza Bank in Topeka and later for Seaman School District. Survivors include two daughters,...
Donald Lee Traphagan
Feb 27, 2015
Donald Lee Traphagan, age 70, of Topeka passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 in Topeka. Don was born September 24, 1944 in Topeka the son of William and Flossie Traphagan. Don graduated from Scranton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka for over 30 years. He later worked for...
Donavene Brian Liggett
Feb 27, 2015
Donavene Brian Liggett, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 4, 1925 in Topeka, the daughter of William and Beulah Wood Brian. She and her sister, Geraldine spent their early childhood on the plains of western Kansas. The family moved back to Topeka where Donavene received her education in...
Delor Dormer Baldwin
Feb 26, 2015
Delor D. Baldwin, 85, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Cremation is planned. A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on March 6th at Holton Cemetery. To leave a message for the family please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com
Georgia Abel
Feb 26, 2015
Georgia Jean Abel, 73, of Topeka, passed away February 26th 2015 due to complications from heart surgery. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Frederick Abel, daughter Lisa (Bill) Robinson, son David (Sandra) Abel, grandsons Dalton and Garrett Abel, brother John (Amy) Hoffman and sister Debbie (Tom) Foster. She was preceded in death by parents Vincent and...
Jack W. Rigdon
Feb 26, 2015
Jack Wilson RigdonJack Wilson Rigdon, 78, of Tecumseh, KS, died on Thursday, February 26, 2015 in his home. Jack was born on March 3rd, 1936 in Topeka, KS, the son of Virginia and Atley Rigdon. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. When he was a young man he worked at Murrays Grocery Store and delivered papers. Jack spent...
Etta L. Tarwater
Feb 24, 2015
Etta L. Tarwater, 100, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday evening, February 24, 2015. She was born January 25, 1915 in Scott County, Arkansas one of eleven children born to Stonewall Essman and Emmaline Stites Essman. She married Jack Lewis, he preceded her in death in 1936. She then married John O. Tarwater Sr. July 8, 1939 in Topeka....
Mitchell Gale Milholen
Feb 20, 2015
Mitchell G. Milholen, age 48, passed away at his home in Eskridge, KS Friday, February 20, 2015. Mitchell was born June 14, 1966 in Topeka the son of Otis and Edith Killam Milholen. He worked in Topeka as a roofer for Vincent Roofing. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Roxanne Milholen. He is survived by his mother,...
Shirley Ann Vazquez
Feb 19, 2015
Shirley Ann (Cox) Vazquez, 72, of Topeka passed away at Manor Care on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Shirley was born in Topeka, Ks on March 22, 1942. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Vazquez, loving father Ira Cox and mother Virginia Cox, and beloved sister Sharon Brockhoft. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory; two daughters,...
Charles R. Allen
Feb 19, 2015
Charles Robert "Bob" Allen Charles Robert "Bob" Allen, 69, of Topeka, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, TX. He was born September 3, 1945, in Okmulgee, OK, the son of Charles Kring and Edith Marie (Scott) Allen. Bob graduated from Dorsey High School (Los Angeles, CA). He was in the U.S. Navy, serving in Vietnam. He...
Betty J. Lewis
Feb 19, 2015
Betty June Lewis Betty June Lewis, 89, Topeka, died peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Autumn Home Plus of Topeka. She was born in Delia, the daughter of R.B. and Edith Kemper (Stagner) Day. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1943, and attended Clarks Business School. Betty retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 30 years of service....
