Melvin Aaron Thompson
Nov 22, 2013
Melvin Thompson, age 75, of Ava, Missouri, formerly of Topeka passed away at his home in Ava Friday, November 22, 2013. He was born November 9, 1938 in Topeka the son of Roy C. Thompson and Juanita M. Huntsman Thompson. Melvin grew up in Topeka, moving to Ava, Missouri 43 years ago. He married Carolyn Wagner November 23, 1960...
Angela Lovell Owens
Nov 19, 2013
Angela L. Owens, age 52, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 22, 1961 in Topeka the daughter of Cooper Owens and Hattie Neal Owens. She attended Topeka High School. Angela was a member of the former Jackson Memorial Church. Seh was a kind hearted and loving person. She is...
Darryl Lesser
Nov 19, 2013
Darryl "Dode" LesserIn the loving arms of his wife and children, Dode Lesser went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 19, 2013 at the University of Arkansas Medical Hospital.Darryl Joe Lesser was born on October 26, 1944 in Topeka, KS to Ernest and Virginia (Jenkins) Lesser. He attended Seaman High School where he was an All-Star in football,...
Eva Lilly Epperson
Nov 18, 2013
Eva Lilly Epperson, age 96, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. She married Austin Epperson in 1935; he preceded her in death in October 1987. They had 5 children; Ken (Marilyn) Epperson, Lois (Gene deceased) Melroy, Elmer (Charlotte) Epperson, Sherman (JoAnn) Epperson, and David Epperson, 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and sister Etta Tarwater. She...
Michael J. Guenther
Nov 18, 2013
Michael J. Guenther, 65, of Topeka passed away on Nov. 18, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born April 17, 1948 at Leavenworth the youngest of five children. He grew up on farms in the Leavenworth and St. Joseph area, later graduating from Immaculata High School in Leavenworth. Michael went on to serve his country in...
Michael Joseph Guenther
Nov 18, 2013
Michael Joseph Guenther, 65, of Topeka passed away on November 18, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born April 17, 1948 at Leavenworth the youngest of five children. He grew up on farms in the Leavenworth and St. Joseph area, later graduating from Immaculata High School in Leavenworth. Michael went on to serve his country in...
Teresita Boyce
Nov 18, 2013
Teresita Borja Boyce, 62, of Topeka, passed away Sunday morning. Teresita was born October, 7 1951 in Barrigada Guam. She was active member in the United Methodist Church. She married Robert Boyce in 1974, where they lived together in Guam before relocating to Wamego, KS. In Wamego, Teresita and Robert began their family together. Teresita is survived by three...
Geneva P. Sorber
Nov 17, 2013
Geneva Pauline Sorber Geneva Pauline Sorber, 89, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, in Topeka. Gene was born in Topeka, February 4, 1924, daughter of Heinrich "Henry" and Myrtle Evers who have preceded her in death. Sister Anna (Evers) Pufahl and brothers Floyd and Fred Evers have also passed away. She was married to Bert Harry Sorber December 31, 1946....
Arline M. Jordan
Nov 17, 2013
Arline Mae Wesley Jordan Arline Mae Wesley Jordan, 85, Topeka, died Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Plaza West. She was born February 26, 1928, at Corning, the daughter of George William and Estella "Mae" (Follett) Clem. She attended Greenwood Grade School and Corning Rural High School, graduating as co-valedictorian of her class. Arline moved to Topeka in May, 1946, and...
Jimmie D. Clark
Nov 16, 2013
Jimmie Donald Clark, 72, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at his home. He was born August 7, 1941 in Marshall, Mo the son of Harvey and Ruth (Foree) Clark. Jim was raised in Duncan and Safford, AZ. He was a currier for Brinks Armored Car Service before retiring. He worked for Shawnee County Parks and...
Jane C. Goble
Nov 16, 2013
Jane C. Goble, 94 , Olathe, formerly of Topeka, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2013. She was born September 30, 1919 in Independence, KS, to Edward and Laura Bell Cowles. She had resided at Pinnacle Ridge Rehab. & Nursing Home in Olathe since February, 2013. Prior to that, she resided at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Jane lived in Topeka...
Lena Ann Keithley
Nov 15, 2013
Lena Ann Keithley, age 39, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013. She was born Novmeber 13, 1974 in Topeka the daughter of Robert Ray Keithley and Linda Manis Keithley. She was preceded in death by her father, both of her paternal grandparents, her maternal grandfather and a brother in law, Donald Snethen. She is survived by here...
Steven W. Bradley
Nov 13, 2013
On Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 Steven (Steve) Wayne Bradley passed away at the age of 42 years old. He was born on February 17th, 1971 in Topeka, KS to Kathryn (Kelly) & George Bradley. Steve attended Highland Park High School in Topeka, KS. In 1988, he met the love of his life, Jennifer Murphy. They were together for 18...
Eleanor Jane Michael
Nov 11, 2013
Eleanor Jane Michael, 90, of Topeka, passed away November 11, 2013. She was born February 12, 1923, in Topeka, the second daughter of John and Leanna Holliday. She married Melvin Michael on August 8, 1940. They enjoyed 64 wonderful years together. Eleanor's life left a legacy of happiness, smiles, and laughter to all who knew her. She was preceded in...
Kathleen L.Lister Byrd
Nov 11, 2013
Kathleen L. "Katie" Lister Byrd, 35, of Carbondale, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013.She was born September 13, 1978 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Jack D. and Theresa Ann (Carson) Lister. She was a 1997 graduate of Seaman High School and received an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from University of Phoenix.Katie was employed by various banks most recently...
Ellis E. Mcdougal
Nov 9, 2013
Ellis E. McDougal, 100, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Clyde, Kansas.He was born September 14, 1913 in Wakarusa, Kansas, the son of Edward Siler and Emma (Nichols) McDougal. He was a graduate of Carbondale High SchoolHe served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.Mr. McDougal was employed by Santa Fe Railway Shops in Topeka for 45...
Donald Raub Kirkwood
Nov 7, 2013
Donald Raub Kirkwood was born May 18, 1918 in the Elmont Community, the son of Ira and Grace (Mitchell) Kirkwood. He attended Seaman High School and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1936. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Donald played professional baseball for the Kernels in Mitchell, South Dakota and semi-pro for...
Darlene Joan Klamm
Nov 7, 2013
Darlene Joan Klamm Darlene Joan Klamm, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital of Topeka. She was born May 28, 1935, in Topeka, the daughter of Ben and Mabel Ellen (Bennett) Morris. Darlene was a graduate of Seaman High School. She worked at Kaw Valley Bank for a total of 18 years. She later...
Ronald R. Dreyer
Nov 7, 2013
Ronald R. "Ron" Dreyer, 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013.He was born July 29, 1943 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Cloyd Lee and Helen Virginia (Deskins) Dreyer. He was a graduate of Perry Rural High School. He attended Washburn University on a football scholarship.Ron worked for various employments and retired as a State of Kansas...
Larry Joe Yingling
Nov 7, 2013
Larry Joe Yingling, 79, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013.He was born July 23, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Dorwin E. and Sara Jane (Carothers) Yingling.He graduated from Seaman High School in 1952. He founded, owned and operated Yingling Auto Service Center and was a cattle rancher. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Topeka.Larry married...
