Jun 21, 2022

Deanna K. Huske, 65, of Meriden, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.   She was born February 3, 1957 in Topeka the daughter of Denzil and Ida Laverne Watson Harmon.   She was raised at Rock Creek and graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1975.   She and her family would take vacations each summer to her dad’s hometown area...

Jun 20, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" D. Smith, 81, of Topeka went to meet his Heavenly Father on June 20th, 2022. Larry was born on August 27th, 1940 to Carl & Mereda (Friesen) Smith. Larry was raised in Topeka by his mother Mereda and Charles C. Taylor. He would graduate from Topeka High School in 1958. Following high school, Larry attended Clark's Business College,...

Jun 18, 2022

Alfredo Campa Vasquez, 28, passed away on June 18, 2022.   He was born April 27, 1994 at Benito Juarez Nazaz, Durango, Mexico the son of Juan Campa Arreola and Maria Concepcion Vasquez Ceballos.  He has lived in Topeka for the 10 last years.  He enjoyed fishing and good food.  Alfredo also enjoyed spending time with his kids.  Alfredo worked...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...