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...
Jesse W. Jones
May 25, 2022
Jesse W. Jones, age 46, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home in Topeka. Jesse was born November 3, 1975 in Topeka the son of John Wayne and Janet Lynn (Henderson) Jones-Gast. Jesse attended Topeka public schools, graduating from Topeka High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and step-father, Jimmy Dale...
Karen Sue Cooper
May 25, 2022
Karen S. Cooper, age 57, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born April 17, 1965 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania the daughter of Michael DeBernardin and Sharon (Manis) McHargue. Karen graduated from Highland Park High School. She worked at Dillon’s grocery store in Topeka.
Karen is survived by two daughters,...
Grace Kay Dickerson
May 24, 2022
Grace K. Dickerson, age 78, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her home in Topeka. Grace was born September 20, 1943 in Topeka the daughter of George and Virginia (Weese) Roth. Grace married Thomas Jackson, he preceded her in death. Later she married Frank Dickerson, he preceded her in death. Grace and Frank lived most of...
Bill Kincade
May 23, 2022
Bill Kincade, age 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at his home in Topeka. Bill was born October 2, 1943 in Shannon, Mississippi the son of Frank and Anner (Raines) Kincade. Bill married Peggy Hallmark July 20, 1980. He worked for the City of Topeka for the Parks and Recreation Department for over 26 years. Bill...
Wilma A. Lake
May 22, 2022
Wilma A. Lake, 65, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born January 21, 1957 in Topeka the daughter of John Degan, Jr. and Luella Mae McMahon Degan. Wilma attended Topeka Public Schools and then obtained her G.E.D. She met her husband Frank Lake on June 14, 1976. They were married later that summer on...
Joann Maxine Harding
May 19, 2022
JoAnn Maxine Harding, 84, of Topeka, passed away on May 19, 2022 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. She was born on October 19, 1937 to Alfred and Noreena (Ritchal) Mathias in Lane, Kansas. JoAnn graduated from Pomona High School. She married Max Bolton in 1957. They later divorced.JoAnn worked as a supervisor for business services...
John A. Zuklich
May 18, 2022
John Anthony Zuklich entered into this world October 27, 1929 in McKees Rocks, PA, to John and Louise (Marnich) Zuklich. He was the middle of three children and was always a hero to his older sister, Lillian (Maggi) (Coraopolis, PA), and his younger sister, Rose (Broniszewski) (who preceded him in death). The entire family was proud when he joined...
Donna K. Petree
May 15, 2022
Donna K. Petree, age 75, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Oakley Place in Topeka. Donna was born September 29, 1946 in Topeka the daughter of Oscar and Leona (Bailey) Waller. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964. She married George Thomas Petree, Jr. June 20, 1965. Donna worked for the State of Kansas...
Maxwell "Max" Filby
May 13, 2022
Maxwell "Max" Sidney Filby, 17, of Lawrence, passed away on May 13, 2022. He was born on July 2, 2004 to Shawn and Michelle (Acuna) Filby in Topeka, KS. Max loved music. He enjoyed creating his own songs and lyrics. Max knew that he was going to make it big one day in the music industry. In his free time...
