Dr. L. Kratina, Jr.
Jan 27, 2023
Dr. Ernest Louis "Doc" Kratina, Jr. 77, of Delia, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.He was born July 9, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Ernest L. and Wilma J. (Hotzel) Kratina, Sr. He was a graduate of Seaman High School and received his doctorate from Kansas State University. He served in the U.S. Army, Kansas Army National...
Robert Dean Watts
Jan 25, 2023
Robert Watts, 56, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.He was born June 18, 1966, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Hayden and Alma (Chaknine) Watts.Robert was employed by Oldcastle Infrastructure for 12 years.Robert married Tina Watts on June 6th 2020 in Topeka, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2022. Survivors include a Daughter, Kristin...
Don G. Jordan
Jan 25, 2023
40 year career long Frito Lay driver, Don Jordan (69) set his brakes for the last time, at his home, in Topeka, Kansas on January 25, 2023, as cancer interrupted his run through life.Rejoicing with him in heaven are his beloved daughter, Abbey Joy Jordan, his parents, John and Ruth (Ruby) Jordan, his brother, Roy Jordan. Don leaves his high...
Jean Berry
Jan 22, 2023
Evelyn “Jean” Berry, 9 3 , of Topeka passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home . She was born on November 19, 1929 in Auburn, Kansas the daughter of Marshall and Bertha Bayless Redmond. She was raised in Carbondale on the family farm . Jean was married to Mike H. Berry...
Sharon "Kay" Scheibe
Jan 21, 2023
Sharon "Kay" Scheibe, 74, of Topeka, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1948 to Jerome and Juanita (Bohnsack) Brown in Topeka, KS. Kay graduated from Topeka High School in 1966. At a very young age Kay started working for the Grand Theatre and an usher and in the box office....
Mildred E. Woolaway
Jan 21, 2023
Mildred Elizabeth Woolaway, 89, of Topeka, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Olathe Health Hospice House. She was born on June 24, 1933 in Gage County, Nebraska. Parents, Ollie E. (Hamby) Garman and Gerald Garman. Mildred moved to Holton, Kansas in 1950 and graduated from Holton High School in 1951. After graduation she started nursing school at Stormont Vail...
Terry Lee Collins
Jan 20, 2023
Terry Lee Collins, age 81, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Friday evening January 20, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. Terry was born November 18, 1941, to Irene and Al Collins in Long Beach, California.
Terry was a natural born salesman with a gift of gab and worked for many years traveling to military bases selling...
Leo T. Cummings
Jan 18, 2023
Leo T. Cummings, 70, of Topeka passed away at KU St. Francis Hospital in Topeka following a heart attack. Leo was born May 11, 1952 at Holton, Kansas the son of John Cummings and Euna Davis Cummings. He was raised in Topeka and graduated from Seaman High School. At Seaman he played football. He attended Ft. Scott Community College...
William C. O'Handlen
Jan 18, 2023
William C. O’Handlen, 54, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 18, 2023. He was born October 3, 1968 in Topeka the son of Bobby and Gladys Cann O’Handlen. He worked at Gardner Remodeling. He enjoyed working on bikes and cars. He was a big fan of anything Harley Davidson. When he was young he and his twin...
Vera Ann Artzer
Jan 18, 2023
Vera Ann Artzer, 85, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. She was born on July 7th, 1937 to Joseph Dee Essman & (Bessie) Elizabeth Lewis in the Jones Creek Community of Scott County, Arkansas. She attended a one room schoolhouse in Jones Creek and later attended Waldron High School in Waldron, AR. She was baptized in...
Dean E. Conner
Jan 17, 2023
Dean E. Conner, 68, of Topeka, passed away on January 17, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Dean was born on September 11, 1954 to Harold and Edna (Williams) Conner in Kellogg, Idaho. He graduated from Highland Park High School. Dean worked at Jostens as a journeyman printer where he retired after 35 years. On July 5, 1980, Dean married Deborah...
Darlene L. Meier
Jan 16, 2023
Darlene (Miles) Meier, age 87, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at The Neuvant House of Lawrence Kansas. Darlene was born September 8, 1935 in Topeka to Vera M Miles. For a time, she was cared for by her Maternal Grandparents Winslow and Rosa (Krapp) Miles. Even after Rosa's death in 1938, Winslow would continue to be a...
Shirley Faye Deal
Jan 15, 2023
Shirley Faye Deal, 85, passed away on January 15, 2023 in Topeka. She was born March 10, 1937 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 1955 she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Shirley’s Banking Career Started in 1968 and she retired in 1997, beginning as a teller, she went on to become head teller, bank branch...
Fleda Umscheid
Jan 15, 2023
Fleda Louise Umscheid, passed away on January 15 th , 2023. Fleda was born on June 13th , 1933 , in Westmoreland, KS, to Jesse & Elsa Misamore. She married Charles Vincent Umscheid on June 1 st , 1949, and they raised two children, Patricia and Floyd. They made their home in Elmont, KS, and eventually retired to Meriden,...
Jeffrey Scott Horton
Jan 14, 2023
Jeffrey Horton, 61, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.He was born November 16, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jerry and Carol (Grubb) Horton. Jeffrey was employed in the Heavy Duty Auto Parts Industry for over 40 years, retiring in 2021.Jeffrey married Vicki Horton on February 23, 1991 in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was preceded in death by...
William Joseph Crites
Jan 11, 2023
William Joseph Crites, 71, of Mayetta, passed away on January 11, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1951 to Robert and Edith (Long) Crites. William worked for Walmart for 27 years before retiring. On August 10, 1980, he married Sandy Crites (Walthall). He loved to be outside, fishing, and going to garage sales every weekend...
Thomas G. Wohlgemuth Smsgt
Jan 10, 2023
Thomas G. Wohlgemuth SMSGT, 89, OF Topeka passed away on January 10 th , 2023. Tom was born on December 27 th , 1933 to Emil & Lottie Wohlgemuth (Wycoff) in Atchison, KS, he was the youngest of four children. In 1951, Tom enlisted with the United States Air force. He served for 20 years retiring as a Senior...
Janie Marie Sheley
Jan 9, 2023
Janie Marie Sheley (Fidler),60, of Winchester, KS passed away at Midland Hospice House on Monday, January 9 th , 2023. She was born to Ralph Francis Fidler Sr. & Darlene Lorraine Fidler (Brooks) on March 14 th , 1962, in Lawrence Kansas. Janie was the second oldest of six children. She attended Perry-Lecompton High School. She married her husband...
Patsy S. Myrick
Jan 9, 2023
Patsy S. Myrick, 82, of Topeka, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Oakley Place in Topeka. Patsy was born on March 2, 1940 to George and Nellie Mae (Turner) Kelly at Topeka, Kansas. Patsy was a homemaker for her entire life. Raising her children and supporting her family in all ways possible. She was a very dedicated mother, grandmother,...
Rosemary S. Purvis
Jan 8, 2023
Rosemary S. Purvis, 83, of Topeka, passed away on January 8, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and friends.Rosemary was born on October 24, 1939 to Magdalen and Paul Schwartz in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Hayden High School. Rosemary retired after 43 years from Santa Fe/ BNSF. Together, Larry and Rosemary enjoyed camping at Lake Perry and boating....
