Melissa Rae Addington
Jan 8, 2022
Melissa (Missy) Rae (Hatch) Addington passed away at home on January 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. For 3 months she battled an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, following an extended evaluation of unexplained back pain.Missy is the daughter of Leonard Hatch Jr. and Sandra Forgy and she was born on March 12, 1978. She attended North Fairview Elementary, Logan...
Mary Katheryn Reed
Jan 7, 2022
Mary Katheryn Reed, age 58, of Topeka passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital. Mary was born July 9, 1963 in Topeka, the daughter of Elvin and Jeannine (Boudeman) Reed. Mary was a lifelong member of the Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Seaman High School.
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Charles B. Wurtz
Jan 7, 2022
Charles B. Wurtz, 75, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.He was born November 15, 1946, in Clifton, Kansas, the son of Gerald Louis and Edmay Agnes (Racette) Wurtz. He attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Newberry, Kansas and Paxico High School. Chuck managed the Skelly Service station in Paxico in his earlier years. He managed, later...
Phillip "Jim" Clouse
Jan 7, 2022
Phillip "Jim" Clouse, 78, of Topeka, passed away on January 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on October 3, 1943 to Phillip and Beryl (Cross) Clouse in Leavenworth, Kansas. Jim retired from the State of Kansas Department of Transportation as an Engineer Technician after 22 years.Jim married Janice Kent February 9, 1965 in Topeka....
Leland "Lee" E. Williams
Jan 6, 2022
Leland “Lee” E. Williams, Jr., age 77, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Topeka. Leland was born October 21, 1944 in Corona, California the son of Leland “Jack” E., Sr. and Rose (Bowman) Williams. Leland grew up and graduated from Netawaka High School in 1962. He then attended Highland Community College. Leland married the love of...
Diones "Dee" Duff
Jan 6, 2022
Diones "Dee" Aubretta Duff, 53, of Topeka, passed away on January 6, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Dee was born on February 3, 1968 to Albert and Flordia (Howard) Duff in Chicago, IL. She worked for the school district in Moreno Valley, California for over 10 years. Dee later worked for the VA Hospital for over 10 years. She enjoyed...
Phyllis "Kate" Miller
Jan 5, 2022
Phyllis "Kate" Miller, 61, of Topeka, passed away on January 5, 2022 surrounded by her children. She was born on November 12, 1960 to Clyde and Phyllis (Sorden) Miller in Topeka, KS. Kate graduated from Washburn University in 1995 with a degree in business. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 24 years. Kate went above and beyond...
Gerald Lee Haney
Jan 3, 2022
Reverend Gerald L. Haney, age 96, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Oakley Place in Topeka. Gerald was born September 25, 1925 in Kansas City, KS the son of Russell Simpson Haney and Martha Ann Williams Haney. He attended high school at Turner High School in Kansas City and left to serve in the United States...
Gerald "Jerry" Mccall
Jan 2, 2022
Gerald "Jerry" "Goat" McCall of Topeka, passed away at the age of 79 on Saturday, January 2, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City.
Jerry was born on July 25, 1942 in Brevard, North Carolina, the son of Jessie T. and Ola Mae (West) McCall.
He graduated from Brevard High School in 1961. He...
Mildred Lucille Smith
Jan 2, 2022
Mildred Lucille Smith, 90, of Topeka, passed away on January 2, 2022 at Brewster Place.Lucille was born May 17, 1931, to Daniel and Mildred Petrie on a farmstead outside of McLouth, KS. She was the second of six children. Lucille graduated 8th grade from a one room schoolhouse, Woodstock in rural McLouth, and high school from McLouth High School. She...
Mildred M. Richter
Jan 1, 2022
Mildred M. Richter, age 93, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Presbyterian Manor. Mildred was born September 29, 1928 in the Avon Township near Aliceville, KS the daughter of Mark and Cleo (Tichenor) Irwin. Mildred graduated from Topeka High School. She married Joe Richter September 24, 1950. He preceded her in death March 23, 2013. ...
Nola Maye Ellis
Jan 1, 2022
Nola Maye Ellis, 80, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022.She was born December 24, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Helen (Vance) Sherretts. She graduated from Meriden Rural High School. Nola married her high school sweetheart, Jay Ellis, on May 22, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas. Nola loved being a homemaker for many years while raising...
Malisa Ann Kass
Dec 30, 2021
Malisa Ann Kass, 61, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1960, in Downey, California the daughter of James Juul and Shirley Jean (Knernschield) Haney. She moved to Kansas in her infancy with her family. Malisa graduated from Highland Park High School. Malisa began working at a young age.
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Sandra D. Olson
Dec 29, 2021
Sandra D. Olson, age 59, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital. She graduated from Longton High School. She worked as a CNA at McCrite Plaza Care Center in Topeka. Sandra was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Church.
Sandra is survived by a son, Shawn Maris...
William C. Woodie
Dec 29, 2021
William “Bill” C. Woodie, age 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Topeka. Bill was born December 7, 1935 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the son of Virgil and Etta (Taylor) Woodie. After graduating from high school, Bill enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force and served for over 22 years, part of that time...
Juanita M. Haynes
Dec 29, 2021
Juanita M. Haynes, age 68, of Meriden, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Juanita was born November 2, 1953 in Topeka the daughter of Jack and Patricia (Fleer) DeGraff. She graduated from Highland Park High School. She married William “Chris” Haynes May 26, 1972 in Topeka. Juanita worked for the state...
Johnnie Ray Haid
Dec 29, 2021
Johnnie Ray Haid, 64, of Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1957 to John and Helen (Wagoner) Haid in Topeka, KS. Johnnie attended Seaman High School. Johnnie worked in construction and fencing his whole life. He loved to be outside. Johnnie also enjoyed hunting and woodworking. Johnnie is survived...
Marvin Leroy Haid
Dec 29, 2021
Marvin Leroy Haid, 60, of Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. He was born on August 16, 1961 to John and Helen (Wagoner) Haid in Topeka, Kansas. Marvin graduated from Seaman High School in 1979. He worked for the City of Topeka at the Wastewater Treatment Center as a...
Gerald Temmen
Dec 28, 2021
Gerald Temmen, 68, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born May 29, 1953 in Topeka the son of Joseph R. and Phyllis June Purvis Temmen. He lived most of his life in Topeka. While growing up, Gerald’s dad taught at Kaw Valley Vo-Tech teaching Autobody Repair, which had a big influence on his life. ...
Ione M. Owens
Dec 28, 2021
Ione M. Owens, age 86, of Topeka, passed peacefully with her family near her side Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home in Topeka. Ione was born February 9, 1935 in San Mateo, California, the oldest born to Fae and Mertice (Bauer) Erickson. Ione worked as a parent coordinator for Head Start Learning Center for over 23 years. She...
