Dorothy A. Wright
May 8, 2013
Dorothy A. Wright 90, Topeka, passed away on May 8, 2013 at Midland Hospice. Mrs. Wright was born October 11, 1922 in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Minnie Witham. She graduated from Onaga High School and was married to Norman Wright on October 18, 1941 in Topeka. He preceded her in death. Dorothy worked as switchboard operator...
Jimmie B. Lacy
May 7, 2013
OBITUARY: Jimmie B. Lacy Jimmie B. Lacy, 102, Topeka, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Brewster Health Center. He was born January 10, 1911, in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Henry and Anna (Sietz) Lacy. During World War II, Jimmie served in the U.S. Army infantry in the European Theater including the Battle of the Bulge. After being discharged in...
Loren Ray Thompson
May 5, 2013
Loren Ray Thompson was born in Centralia, Kansas on December 16, 1942. He died at home, Sunday, May 5th, 2013 after a brave struggle against brain cancer. People who cherish his memory include his wife Cathy (Johnson), his daughters, Tammy Parsons (Rob) and Kim Thompson, son Mike Meditz, 7 grandchildren and countless friends. A memorial celebration will be held...
Mary Louise Dewey
May 5, 2013
Mary Louise Dewey, 34, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was born November 8, 1978 in Topeka the daughter of Michael T. and Mary E. (McCarter) Dewey. Growing up she attended Topeka West High School and Washburn University. Mary was self-employed. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....
Robert R. Richa
May 3, 2013
OBITUARY: Robert Rex "Bob" Richa Robert Rex "Bob" Richa, 77, Topeka, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Association of Woodturners c/o Garth Renken, 7038 SW...
Shirley Owen
Apr 30, 2013
Shirley M. Owen, 74, of Perry, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home. She was born August 8, 1938, in Searcy Co. Arkansas, the daughter of Tony and Mary Bankston Nichols. Shirley graduated from St. Joe High School in Arkansas, where she lettered in basketball and her team went to the state tournament. She...
William H. Shults
Apr 28, 2013
William H. Shults, 48, passed away April 28, 2013 at home. He was born April 26th, 1965 to William and Nancy Shults. William was a painter by profession and an avid sports player in his younger years. Fishing was a favorite past time of his. His greatest joys in life were his 3 girls. He was preceded in death...
Robert L. Schuenight
Apr 28, 2013
OBITUARY: Robert L. Schuenight Robert Lindy Schuenight, 84, Ozawkie, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at his home. He was born August 13, 1928, to Cora May (Emery) and William Joseph Schuenight in Topeka. Bob served four years in the United State Air Force. Bob was an electrician at Goodyear, retiring after 20 years. He had served as mayor of Ozawkie...
Marilyn Jean Olson
Apr 26, 2013
Marilyn went to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2013. She was born Marilyn Jean Maupin on January 12, 1932 with her twin brother, Thereon in Topeka, Kansas. Marilyn's older brother, Duane preceded her in death. When Marilyn was just "knee high to a grasshopper" she met John Frances Olson, they grew up together playing ball, having...
Bessie E Carder - Warner
Apr 25, 2013
Bessie E. Carder – Warner, age 95, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at a Topeka hospital. Bessie was born June 18, 1917 in Elmont, KS the daughter of John and Cora Beuoy Cole. She graduated from Meriden High School in 1934. She received her Teaching Certificate from Hutchison Community College in 1936, a Bachelor of Education...
Mildred Mae Moore
Apr 24, 2013
Mildred Mae Moore, age 91, of Auburn, KS passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Homestead of Auburn Care Home. She was born September 20, 1921 in Topeka the daughter of Emil and Mary Mathies Senne. She was a previous member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Topeka. Mildred married Delbert Ross, they later divorced. She married Clarence...
James Herbert Quaife
Apr 24, 2013
James “Herb” Quaife, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He was born in Denver, Colorado, the son of Herbert and Iva (Davis) Quaife. Herb was raised in Topeka and Netawaka. He joined the United States Navy in 1950 where he faithfully served his country. He married Norma (Shreeve) Quaife in 1952 in Seattle. Herb went to work...
Teresa A. Schwalie
Apr 21, 2013
OBITUARY: Teresa Schwalie Teresa "Terri" Schwalie, 52, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Stormont-Vail. She was born October 11, 1960, in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond G. and Gladys "Geraldine" (Vale) Schwalie. Teresa was employed at Washburn University as a security guard in her younger years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Rhonda Shaw; and...
Beulah L. Joy
Apr 21, 2013
OBITUARY: Beulah Louise Gideon Joy Beulah Louise Gideon Joy, 85, passed away in Topeka, Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born August 4, 1927, in Topeka, to Lloyd Hanson and Nettie Blanche (Borgeson) Gideon. She was raised on a farm west of Topeka. She attended Menoken School District # 30, a one-room grade school in the Menoken community. Beulah graduated...
Nancy Haselwood
Apr 19, 2013
Nancy Sue Haselwood, 54, Clay Center, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 while in Manhattan, during dialysis, following a long time struggle with Lupus. Nancy was born in Topeka on March 12, 1959, the daughter of Kenneth and Sara Sue (Wright) Neely. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1977. Nancy was a Periodontal Surgical Assistant with John Stone D.D.S....
James D.L. Thomas
Apr 17, 2013
OBITUARY: James Dean Lambert Thomas James Dean Lambert Thomas, 2 months, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was born in Topeka, on January 22, 2013, the son of Ray Julius Thomas III and Angela Marie (Dennis) Thomas. Surviving are his parents; six brothers: Vincent Gary Lambert Thomas (his twin), Ray Julius Thomas IV, Dalton Kirby Thomas, Jacob Lee Box, Antonio...
Eileen Clara Reedy
Apr 15, 2013
Eileen Clara Reedy, 92, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013.She was born June 29, 1920 in Delia, KS, the daughter of Claude Manninger and Pauline Pearl (Rezac) Miller. She was a graduate of Delia High School and received her teaching certificate from Emporia State Teachers College, Emporia, KS.She was a member of Northern Hills Baptist Church, Topeka. Eileen...
Velda B. Kelley
Apr 9, 2013
OBITUARY: Velda Belle Kelley Velda Belle Kelley, 84, Topeka, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born May 15, 1928, at Winona, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard J. and Hazel B. (Marsteller) Koons. Velda was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist where she formerly served as treasurer and a Sunday School Teacher. She was a retired secretary from Washburn...
Charles Allen Jackson
Apr 9, 2013
Charles Allen "Charlie" Jackson, 69, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013.He was born February 17, 1944 in Paola, KS, the son of Howard A. and Virginia G. (Dain) Jackson. Mr. Jackson was employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation, retiring in 1989. He also farmed in the Jackson County area. He was active with the Ag Heritage Park...
Frederick Wiliam Rayburn
Apr 8, 2013
Frederick "Bill" Rayburn, 59, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013.OBITUARY: Frederick William "Bill" Rayburn Frederick William "Bill" Rayburn, 59, Topeka, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at his home due to end stage renal failure. He was born January 6, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Dr. Frederick Walker and Carolyn B. (Barfknecht) Rayburn. Bill graduated from Topeka High...
