Dean Meggison
Dec 18, 2011
Dean Meggison, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at a local care center.Dean was born September 6, 1922 in Carbondale, the son of Irving and Mary MeggisonHe attended schools in Topeka. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.He was a member of First Baptist Church in Topeka. He was a devoted husband and father....
Marian Florence Crossman
Dec 17, 2011
Marian Florence Crossman, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011.She was born December 25, 1919 at McGrath, MN, the daughter of Andrew and Rose (Gill) Noonan. Mrs. Crossman had lived in Glendale, CA before moving to Topeka in 1960. She and her husband, Clyde F. Crossman, owned and operated the Oakland Hardware Store for 20 years before retiring...
John C. Michaelson
Dec 14, 2011
OBITUARY: John C. Michaelson John C. MIchaelson, a life-long Topekan, died Wednesday December 14, 2011 in his 86th year at St. Francis Health Center. He worked as a Timekeeper, Statistician and Assistant Chief Clerk in the Topeka Shops of the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1987 after 43 years. He was a Veteran of WWII and member of American Legion...
George William Foust
Dec 9, 2011
George William Foust, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011.He was born August 19, 1923 in Topeka, the son of William K. and Harriet C. (Gordon) Foust. He was a graduate of Bucklin High School, Bucklin, KS. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.Mr. Foust was employed by Hallmark Cards, retiring in 1985.George married Ramona L. Horton...
Charles L. Freed
Dec 8, 2011
Charles L. Freed, 84, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011.He was born December 26, 1926 in Horton, KS, the son of Albert L. and Edna M. (Dunlap) Freed. He served in the U.S. Navy and the Air Force during WW II.Mr. Freed was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until retiring in 1974.Charles married Ruth Stanton on...
Daryl F. Wamego
Dec 6, 2011
OBITUARY: Daryl Franklin Wamego Daryl Franklin Wamego, 59, Topeka, died Tues., Dec. 6, 2011, at the KU Med Center. He was born July 11, 1952, at Holton, the son of Brock Rawles and Beverly J. Wamego. Daryl graduated from Topeka High School. He lived in Grand Junction, CO, for a time before returning to Topeka. Daryl loved motorcycles and music,...
Scarlett Gill
Dec 6, 2011
Scarlett S. Gill, 63, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011.She was born July 17, 1948, in Hot Springs, AK the daughter of Imogene (Harvey) Knapp.Mrs. Gill was a graduate of Circle High School in Towanda, in 1966. Scarlett also graduated with a degree in accounting from Washburn University in 1990, with the honor of magna cum laude. Scarlett...
Paul E. Keating
Dec 6, 2011
OBITUARY: Paul Edward Keating Paul Edward Keating, 71, Topeka, passed away Tues., Dec. 6, 2011, at his home. He was born July 31, 1940, in Corning, the son of John Thomas and Genevieve "Gebe" Culhan Keating. He married Nancy Loch of Marysville, on April 16, 1966. She survives. Other survivors include his children: Maria (Mark) Carr and Eric (Jennifer) Keating;...
Thomas W. Logan
Dec 3, 2011
Thomas (Tom) W. Logan, 64, of Moody, Alabama passed away December 3, 2011. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 10, 1946 to William (Bill) and Kathryn (Kate) Noller Logan. Tom graduated from Seaman High School in 1964 where he participated in Basketball, Track and served as Captain of the Football Team. He was also very active in Student...
Landon M. Maddox
Dec 3, 2011
OBITUARY: Landon Michael Maddox Landon Michael Maddox, was stillborn Sat., Dec. 3, 2011, at Stormont-Vail Birthplace, the son of Jesse and April (Hawks) Maddox. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother: Keaton; a sister: MaKenzie; and grandmothers: Sharon Hawks and Lou Anne Maddox. Private graveside services will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is assisting...
Orie Wall
Dec 1, 2011
Orie E. Wall, 81, of Topeka, passed away on December 1, 2011 at a Topeka hospital. He was born May 3, 1930 in Topeka, the youngest son of Ora E. and Flossie (Dillon) Wall. He was employed at the Topeka Police Department for 27 years, retiring in 1987 with the rank of Captain. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed...
Julius F. Lincoln
Nov 29, 2011
OBITUARY: Julius Fred "Linc" Lincoln Julius Fred Lincoln, 74, Topeka, died Tues., Nov. 29, 2011, at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Topeka, the son of Herman H. and Hanna M. (Carey) Lincoln. Julius attended Topeka High School, K.U., and K-State. Surviving are his children: Julie & Steve Cain, Mike & Jill Lincoln, Steve & Lisa Lincoln,...
Sharon Sue Mckay
Nov 28, 2011
OBITUARY: Sharon Sue McKay Sharon Sue McKay, 67, Topeka, died in her home on Mon., Nov. 28, 2011. She was born Aug. 18, 1944, to Kenneth Cleo and Elizabeth Jane Anstaett. She was preceded in death by a son: Michael Allen Johnston; and two brothers: Kenneth L. and James M. Anstaett. Surviving are her husband: Blaine E. Jensen; step-son: Danny...
Donna Lou Richard
Nov 21, 2011
Donna Lou Richard, 77, of Topeka, was received into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 21, 2011 at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 19, 1934 in Horton, the daughter of Thomas and Gladys "Irene" Reece Jacobson. Donna graduated from Horton High School in 1952. After graduating from high school, she moved to Topeka. She was employed in...
William Griffiths
Nov 18, 2011
William "Bill" D. Griffiths, 70, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Bill was born October 20, 1941, in Topeka, son of Norman and Grace Griffiths. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1960. Bill served in the US Navy from 1960-1966. He was united in marriage to Joan Dickinson on December 17, 1964. Bill worked for Westar Energy...
Donald R. Shultz
Nov 16, 2011
Donald R. Shultz, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born July 17, 1941 in Wamego, the son of Charles D. and Margaret A. Wyker Shultz. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. He was employed by the City of Topeka Water Department for 35 years before retiring...
Lola Mae Jack
Nov 16, 2011
Lola Mae Jack, 62, of Springfield,MO formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011.She was born February 22, 1949 in Hillsboro, KS, the daughter of Henry Andrew and Matilda Elizabeth (Kasper) Foth. Lola was employed by KNI for 20 years in Topeka and for the Maranatha Nursing Home, Springfield, before retiring due to her struggle with cervical cancer. Lola...
Leo C. Mack
Oct 31, 2005
OBITUARY: Leo C. Mack Leo C. Mack, 80, passed away Mon., Oct. 31, 2005 at his Topeka home. He was born April 15, 1925 in Kinsley, KS the son of Leslie Clarence and Martha Mack. He lived most of his life in Topeka, the rest in Waco, TX. He served in the military in Korea 1945 thru 1946. He retired...
Bettie Eunice Coon
Oct 27, 2005
OBITUARY: Bettie Eunice Coon On Oct. 27, 2005 the Lord gently wrapped his arms around our Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend and freed her from her pain and took her home to rest. Bettie Eunice Roberts Coon born Sept. 15, 1937 in Perry, KS to Wilbert & Sophia Bryant Roberts. She attended Newman Schools and Graduated from Perry...
Stella Lucilefoster Lutz
Oct 27, 2005
OBITUARY: Stella Lucile Foster Lutz Stella Lucile Foster Lutz, 94, Topeka, passed away Thurs., Oct. 27, 2005 at The Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born Dec. 5, 1910 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Pastor Clarence Edward Foster and Lucile Mabel Fritz Foster. She married Frank Lee Lutz, Nov. 15, 1927. He preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1980. Also...
