Frances E. Mapes
Jun 15, 2022
Frances E. Mapes, age 101, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. Frances was born February 9, 1921 the daughter of Alfred and Laura (Barney) Vawter. She attended school in Meriden. She married Benjamin Montague, they later divorced. She married Delbert Mapes. He preceded her in death. Frances worked as a nurse’s...
Corey D. Cozzi
Jun 14, 2022
Corey Donovan Cozzi, of Topeka passed away on June 14, 2022. He was born March 9, 1968 in Topeka the son of Joseph G. Cozzi and Carman Kay Morstorf.
He was the shop foreman/manager at Midwest Coating.
Corey served in the United States Army. He was known for his sense of humor, mechanical aptitude, love...
Donna L. Borchardt
Jun 13, 2022
Donna L. Borchardt, age 76, formerly of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 in Kerrville, Texas where she had been living for a while. Donna was born June 18, 1945 in Topeka the daughter of Melvin and Bessie (Cole) Carder. She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School. She worked as secretary for the Kansas Bankers...
Thomas L. Osborne
Jun 13, 2022
Thomas Osborne, 79, of Topeka, passed away on June 13, 2022 at the Midland Hospice House. The Des Moines native was born to Harvey and Dorothy Osborne on September 17, 1942.Tom graduated from Lincoln High School. Shortly after he began working for Wakonda Country Club. Tom met the love of his life Virginia at Wakonda and later the two married...
Mary Ellen Huey
Jun 13, 2022
Mary Ellen (Martin) Huey, 97, of Topeka passed away on Monday, June 13th, at McCrite Plaza. She was born September 19th, 1924 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Charles D. and Nellie Gray Ward Martin. She attended Wallace District #21 grade school and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1942. She worked for National Biscuit Co., Santa Fe Railroad,...
Shirley Ann Petersen
Jun 10, 2022
Shirley Ann Petersen, 85, of Topeka passed away at Stormont-Vail Hospital on Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born January 26, 1937 at Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Dennis and Ethel Ann Collins Provaencha. She lived in Nebraska and lived at Hartington before moving to Topeka about 20 years ago. She was big on family. Shirley was also...
Barbara L. Snook
Jun 8, 2022
Barbara Louise Snook left this world on June 8 th , 2022, at the age of 83, surrounded by family. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, a great sister, a loving mom and grandma, and a caring friend. We will miss hearing her stories and her quick, witty comments.
Barbara was born to Albert and...
Lois I. Myrick
Jun 8, 2022
Lois Myrick, 98, of Topeka passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022. She was born April 19, 1924 in Blue Rapids, Kansas the daughter of Harry and Verna Scott Talbot. Lois was raised at Blue Rapids by her mother and step dad, Walter Chamberlin. She moved to Topeka and spent most of her adult life...
Troy G. Hoefer
Jun 7, 2022
Troy Gregory Hoefer, 37, of Topeka, KS, died at his home on June 7, 2022. He was born September 10, 1984, in Topeka to Gregory & Pamela (Baker) Hoefer. Troy was a graduate of Highland Park High School, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Washburn University. He worked for R & B Aircraft, Bimbo Bakery, Goodyear,...
John T. Culvahouse
Jun 6, 2022
John T. Culvahouse, 66, of Topeka passed away on June 6, 2022 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka with family by his side. He was born August 11, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Jackie W, Culvahouse and Ruth Ann Roberts Culvahouse. He grew up in Lawrence, Kansas where his father was a professor at the University...
Walter Vernon Slater, Jr.
Jun 4, 2022
Walter "Vern" Vernon Slater, 79, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his lovedones on Saturday, June 4, 2022.He was born June 17, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. HIs father was Walter Vernon Slater Sr. and hismother was Charlotte (Rupnik) Slater. After graduating high school, Vern joined the United States Navy.During his service time in the US...
Elmer Bowen
Jun 3, 2022
Elmer was born May 10, 1925 in Meriden, KS the son of Omer and Ellen (Berg) Bowen. He grew up at Meriden and attended Meriden schools. He joined the United States Army and served for four years during World War II.
He was married to Merice Whitlock at Meriden in 1947. Merice preceded him in death on...
Ethel M. Dennis
Jun 2, 2022
Ethel Myrtle Dennis, 91, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born April 24, 1931 the daughter of Hubert and Bertha Carney Griffin. She lived in Topeka most of her life. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1949. She began working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She met and married Theodore Dennis and...
Roxanne Urban
Jun 1, 2022
RoxAnne Urban, age 65, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. RoxAnne was born July 3, 1956 in Topeka the daughter of John and Dona (Streeter) Johnson. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. She worked as an Activity Director at Highland Villa Care Home in Topeka. She is survived by her...
Kenneth Eugene Felch
Jun 1, 2022
Kenneth E. Felch, age 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at his home in Topeka. Ken was born August 2, 1944 in Colorado Springs, CO the son of Everett and Aileen (Blackwood) Felch. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1962. Ken married Mona Myrick, they later divorced. He married Royce Dent, they later divorced. He...
Marvin L. Godfrey
Jun 1, 2022
Marvin L. Godfrey, 79, of Topeka, passed away on June 1, 2022 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born on January 16, 1943 to John and Opal (Matney) Godfrey in Topeka. Marvin was raised in the Oakland Community where he resided his entire life. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1961.On August 18, 1964, he married Lou Ann Godfrey...
Donald E. Mccord
May 29, 2022
Donald E. "Gene" McCord, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Midland Hospice House. Gene was born January 12, 1941, the son of Ronald and Alta (Howell) McCord. Gene spent most of his childhood in Chanute, Kansas and moved to Topeka while in high school and graduated from Topeka High. He worked as a mechanic for...
Michael E. Worthington
May 27, 2022
Michael E. Worthington, 70, of Topeka, passed away on May 27, 2022 at Midland Hospice House. He was born on September 14, 1951 to Glen and Jayne Worthington in Topeka, KS. Michael graduated from Seaman High School in 1969. On August 19, 1971, he married Pamela Beasterfeld in Topeka. Michael loved to ride his motorcycle, go fishing, and golfing. He...
Velma Mae Woodcock
May 26, 2022
Velma Mae Woodcock, age 90, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her home in Topeka. Velma was born March 16, 1932 in Topeka the daughter of Ira and Martha (Bryant) Burkhart. She married Herman “Woody” Woodcock June 10, 1949 in Topeka. He preceded her in death April 30, 2001.
Velma is a member of...
Darlene Osa
May 25, 2022
Darlene Osa was born December 11, 1934, in Richland, Kansas to Tom and Ollie Bame. She had one beautiful sister Dorothy Mae, whom she adored from day one to the end. Darlene spent a big amount of time growing up in this precious town of Richland, visiting and playing in many of the business places. Her dad, Tom, was...
