Henrietta May Gleason
Dec 7, 2012
Henrietta May Gleason, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012.She was born August 30, 1927 in Topeka, KS, to Jacob May and Anna Katherine (Wittman) May. She attended St. John's Lutheran School, Holiday Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1944. Mrs. Gleason worked in the Car Service Department and Timekeeping Departments in the Santa...
Frank A. Schultz
Dec 5, 2012
OBITUARY: Frank A. Schultz Frank A. Schultz, 80, Topeka, passed away on Dec. 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ruth Schultz, and his brother, Thomas E. Schultz. Frank was born on Nov. 21, 1932, In Williamstown. He grew up in Topeka and spent 2 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Surviving...
Edith A. Beckley
Dec 3, 2012
OBITUARY: Edith Amelia Beckley Edith Amelia Beckley, 100, Topeka, died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Dec. 3, 2012 at The Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born Jan. 16, 1912, in Ozark County, MO, the third oldest of 10 children born to George Colburn and Tracy Maude (Sample) Lucas. She was employed by Russell Stover Candies, and spent many years...
Richard A. Faith, Sr.
Dec 1, 2012
OBITUARY: Richard Allen Faith, Sr. Richard Allen Faith, Sr., 60, of Meriden, KS, formerly of Silver Lake, KS, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Colmery-O'Neil VAMC, Topeka. He was born February 24, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska. Richard attended public schools and college at Tucson, AZ. He served in the U.S. Army. He had worked for the State of Arizona, Department...
Ruby M. Fountaine
Dec 1, 2012
OBITUARY: Ruby May Fountaine Ruby May Fountaine, 88, Topeka, died Sat., Dec. 1, 2012. She was born Jan. 10, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Everett C. and Flora M. (Randall) Disney. She was married to Richard E. Fountaine on Nov. 22, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1988. She was also preceded in death by a...
Eileen F. Koch
Nov 25, 2012
Eileen F. Koch, 94, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012.She was born April 27, 1918 in Topeka, the daughter of Lester E. and Esther V. (Simpson) Reynolds. She was a graduate of Topeka High School.Eileen married Robert Edward Koch, June 30, 1940. He preceded her in death on 1989. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Koch and a son,...
Nan M. Carroll
Nov 23, 2012
Nan M. Carroll, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012.She was born March 3, 1922 in Alton, KS, the daughter of Ellis W. and Jessie (Duer) Goode. She was a graduate of Alton High School. Mrs. Carroll was employed and retired from the State of Kansas. She was a member of the VFW Post No. 1650 Ladies Auxiliary....
Cali Nichole Savard
Nov 17, 2012
OBITUARY: Cali Nichole Savard Cali Nichole Savard, one month old, died Sat., Nov. 17, 2012. She was born in Topeka, on Oct. 12, 2012, the daughter of Tamara N. Owsley and David E. Savard. Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters: Alyssa Savard and Sara Savard of the home; grandparents: Donna and Papa Lewis Brown of Topeka, and...
Janet E. Reed
Nov 14, 2012
Janet Elaine Reed, 77, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Edwardsville, KS. She was born on Jun 30, 1935, in Topeka, KS to Walter Benjamin and Eula Evangeline (Witmer) Pooler. She married James Wayne Reed. They later divorced. Janet is survived by her sons, Bruce A. (Mechel) Reed of Wichita, KS; James D. (Dawn)...
Polly Jo Nolin
Nov 14, 2012
OBITUARY: Polly Jo Nolin Polly Jo Nolin, 80, Topeka, died Wed., Nov. 14, 2012, at her home, Aldersgate Village, Topeka. She was born Sept. 12, 1932, at Holton, the daughter of Margaret F. (Tucker) and Henry J. Bergen, Jr. Polly graduated from Highland Park High School in 1950 and attended Washburn University. She was a secretary and paraprofessional for U.S.D....
Dorothy "Jean" Brooks
Nov 11, 2012
Dorothy "Jean" Brooks, 84, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Lexington Park Nursing Home in Topeka.She was born March 30, 1928 in Chanute, KS, the daughter of Scott and Turrah (Bower) Neptune. She attended Chanute High School. She obtained her GED in the 1980's.Mrs. Brooks was an active member of the North Topeka Baptist Church where she...
Beverly J. Meyer
Nov 8, 2012
OBITUARY: Beverly Jean Meyer Beverly Jean Meyer, 63, Topeka, died Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012, at Midland Hospice House. She was born July 23, 1949, in Topeka, the daughter of Delmer and Nettie Brees. Beverly graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967. She worked at Blue Cross – Blue Shield for 30 years. She was a longtime member of Seaman...
Milton E. Jackson
Nov 8, 2012
Milton E. Jackson, 69, of Topeka, formerly of Chanute, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 in Topeka after a 30 years struggle with Diabetes and most recently Parkinson's disease.He was born May 23, 1943 in Chanute, KS, the son of Jesse Lee and Frances Anna (Briley) Jackson. Despite having Polio, he played football in high school. He was a graduate...
Norma Kahle
Nov 6, 2012
Norma Catren Kahle, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her home. She was born on November 25, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Russel E. and Lois G. (Golightly) Catren. Norma graduated from Topeka High School in 1947 and went on to graduate from Clark's Business College. She worked for Southwestern Bell and the...
Robert E. Mulvihill
Nov 4, 2012
Robert E. "Bob" Mulvihill, 80, Topeka, died November 4, 2012.He was born June 6, 1932 in Williamstown, KS, the son of John J. and Lillian (Kennedy) Mulvihill, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.Mr. Mulvihill was employed by Santa Fe Railroad and Fleming Foods. Bob married Loretta Allen on November 16, 1973 in Topeka. She survives...
Garland G. Allen
Nov 3, 2012
OBITUARY: Garland G. Allen Garland G. Allen, 77, Mayetta, died Sat., Nov. 3, 2012, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Topeka, the son of Lizzie and George K. Allen. They preceded him in death as well as a sister, Nina Wise. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1954. Garland was a truck driver for...
Wilbur T. Marn
Oct 26, 2012
Wilbur T. Marn, 85, of Tecumseh, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012.He was born April 15, 1927 in Warsaw, MO, the son of Truman and Goldie (Stratton) Marn. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Mr. Marn was employed by USD 501 for 42 years. He was a member of Tecumseh United Methodist Church. Wilbur married Ella Joan...
Mary Alice Saia
Oct 26, 2012
Mary Alice Saia, 93, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012.She was born December 4, 1918 in Grant City, MO, the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Wineinger) Constant. She was a graduate of Delia High School.Mrs. Saia was a homemaker the majority of her life and enjoyed crocheting, oil painting, gardening and fishing. Mary married Victor Marion Saia on...
Aretta Manis
Oct 24, 2012
Aretta M. Manis, 94, Topeka, died Wed., Oct. 24, 2012, at Plaza West. She was born Oct. 7, 1918, in Lincoln County, OK, the daughter of William R. and Maudie B. (Hollenbeck) Swatzell. Aretta was married to Leo A. Manis on June 29, 1935, at Pryor, OK. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1993. She was also preceded...
Warren R. Rice
Oct 24, 2012
Warren Rudolph Rice, 91, Topeka, died Tues., Oct. 24, 2012, at Rolling Hills Health Center. He was born Oct. 15, 1921, at Freck, AR, the son of Randolph C. and Clara L. (Baker) Rice. Warren served in the U.S. Navy WW II. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Warren was a member of Northland Christian Church. He was...
