Allen Deane Casebeer
Aug 13, 2013
Allen Deane Casebeer, 60, passed away at his home August 13, 2013. Born September 15, 1952, in Topeka , Kansas to Deane M. and Leona E. (Bowen) Casebeer, living in Wakarusa , KS throughout his childhood. Allen graduated from Carbondale High School in 1969, was married to Anne Tucker from 1969 – 2004. He spent his adult life involved...
Merrill D. Day
Aug 13, 2013
Merrill D. "Bud" Day, 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.Bud was born October 26, 1925 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Howard and Bessie (Frost) Day. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked for K. P. & L. and later owned Day's Septic Cleaning. He loved auctions, goats and spending...
Gaylynn Dickey
Aug 11, 2013
Gaylynn Dickey passed away Sunday August 11, 2013 at a Topeka care facility with family present. Gaylynn was born November 8, 1944 in Ardmore Ok, the daughter of Fern and Sam Gray who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two husbands Larry Karns and Ray Dickey. Gaylynn loved to fish, camp and read. She...
Lavon Emalie Metzger
Aug 8, 2013
LaVon Metzger, age 87 passed away Thursday morning. LaVon was born January 13, 1926 in rural Grove County, near Ransom, Kansas the daughter of Artie Mead and Theresa Schreiber Mead. LaVon married Hilton Metzger July 4, 1944. He preceded her in death in April of 1989. She taught school in Waverly, Kansas in the elementary school after attending Emporia...
Eileen M. Neimiller
Aug 8, 2013
Eileen May Neimiller Eileen May Neimiller, 94, Topeka, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born August 28, 1918, in Perry, KS, the daughter of Eli Floyd and Emma Nelson McCall. She graduated from Perry High School in 1936, and was the class valedictorian. She also graduated from Strickler's Business College. Mrs. Neimiller worked in the...
Helen M. Hitchens
Aug 5, 2013
Helen M. Hitchens, 89, of Topeka passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at her home. She was born October 3, 1923 in Arrington, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Vina Purcel Philipi. Helen was raised in Atchison County and graduated from Effingham High School in 1941. Mrs. Hitchens worked for 30 years at the Santa Fe offices in...
Heinz J. Salke
Aug 5, 2013
Heinz Jurgen Salke Heinz Jurgen Salke, 76, Topeka, Kansas formerly of Hutchinson, Kansas, died Monday, August 5, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born January 7, 1937, in Danzig, Germany, the son of Karl and Gertrud Anna (Zirra) Salke. He retired in 1976, from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service. He retired from the State of Kansas...
James Cann
Aug 4, 2013
James “Jim” Howard Cann Sr., 70 of Topeka passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Jim was born on April 5, 1943 in Topeka to the son of William and Georgia “Sally” Cann. He served in the army in the late 60’s and did a tour in Vietnam. Jim worked at Topeka Auto Salvage until 1994 and LKQ as...
Reta Louiseallenfrench Brunton
Jul 31, 2013
Reta Louise Allen French Brunton, 77, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Clare Bridge. She was born in 1936 in Topeka, the daughter of Glen and Velma Louise (Fischer) Allen. She was a proud graduate of Seaman High School and Washburn University. She was married to Robert A. French in 1956; they were divorced in 1990. They had...
Virgil Dennis Lehnherr Iii
Jul 29, 2013
Virgil Dennis Lehnherr, III, 51 of Topeka, passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2013 in the comfort of his home. Virgil was born October 10, 1961 in Topeka the son of Virgil Dennis Lehnherr Jr. and Annie Elizabeth Mullinix. He grew up in Danville, VA and Topeka. Virgil graduated from Seaman High School and attended K-State. He was employed...
Virgil Dennis Lehnherr Iii
Jul 29, 2013
Virgil Dennis Lehnherr, III, 51 of Topeka, passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2013 in the comfort of his home. Virgil was born October 10, 1961 in Topeka the son of Virgil Dennis Lehnherr Jr. and Annie Elizabeth Mullinix. He grew up in Danville, VA and Topeka. Virgil graduated from Seaman High School and attended K-State. He was employed...
Doris Brown
Jul 28, 2013
Doris T. Brown, age 71, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born March 24, 1942 in Seneca the daughter of Leo and Evelyn Gallagher Cohorst. She is survived by her husband, Michael Brown; a son, Tim Guidry; a sister, Beverly Schriner; a grand-daughter, Angela White and 4 great grand-children. She was preceded in death by...
Sharon Sue May
Jul 28, 2013
Sharon Sue May, 72, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013.She was born July 22, 1941 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert Leonard and Rosa Fay (Ginter) Cline. She was an active member of Victory City Church in Topeka. She enjoyed quilting and was an avid KU fan. Sharon married William Eden Tranmer. He preceded her in death. Survivors...
Frank E. Swanson
Jul 27, 2013
Frank Swanson died in his home July 27, 2013. Frank served his country & was retired from the USAF, after which he started and was the business owner of Travelville, Inc. Survived by One daughter Janet Swanson, Son Alan Swanson, Son -in -law Jerry Mumma, Clara Swanson, Jack Allison, grandsons Justin Allison, Joshua Allison, Jeffrey Mumma, Grand Daughter- in-...
Dorothy Linder
Jul 26, 2013
Dorothy J. Linder went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 86. She was born in Hoyt, Kansas, daughter of George E. Penry and Mary Zadelle (Fletcher) Penry. She graduated from Hoyt High School in 1944. She later moved to Topeka and worked for The Credit Bureau of Topeka...
Betty Lou Dennison
Jul 25, 2013
Betty Lou Irene Dennison Betty Lou Irene Dennison, 88, of Topeka, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor and was attended by Midland Hospice Care. She was born August 1, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Culbertson D. and Freda M. (Thomas) Wray. She and her husband were volunteer gospel singers in area nursing and retirement homes. She...
Dorothy Haglund Senogles
Jul 22, 2013
Dorothy Haglund Senogles, 93, of Topeka died July 22, 2013. She was born in Topeka, Kansas to John and Anna (Erickson) Haglund who have both preceded her in death. She is survived by children; Bill J. Senogles of Plano, TX, and twins Sharon Buschbom (Vernon) of Topeka, Kansas and Shirley Dean (Wayne) of Wichita, Kansas, 8 grandchildren; Scott Buschbom...
Nancy Rae Eaken
Jul 21, 2013
Nancy Rae Eaken, 61, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Midland Hospice House, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.Nancy was born November 24, 1951 at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, the daughter of Raymond Roller and Thelma Irene (Lester) VanOrsdol, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Grantville Elementary...
Margaret Louise Peterson
Jul 20, 2013
Margaret Louise Jacques Peterson passed away peacefully July 20, 2013. She was born September 8, 1927 in Topeka, KS. A graduate of Seaman High School, she married Donald James Peterson April 20, 1947 and moved to Texas shortly thereafter. She and her husband returned to Topeka in 1991. An avid gardener, Margaret was a member of Seaman Congregational Church,...
Betty Jean Mcbride
Jul 19, 2013
Betty McBride, age 84, of Topeka, formerly of Omaha, passed away Friday in Topeka. She was married to Andrew McBride. He preceded her in death in 1999 and she moved to Topeka in 2010. Services will be in Omaha later this week. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home....
