Dec 22, 2021

Teresa K. Wilson, 59, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.   She was born April 12, 1962 at Greensburg, Kansas the daughter of Eugene and Arlene Davis Haggerman.   She enjoyed working in her yard, motorcycles and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her mother, Arlene Haggerman; son, Gary Wilson; daughter, Kelsey Wilson; two sisters,...

Dec 22, 2021

Maryetta (Herring) Teaford, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her home in Valley Falls, surrounded by her family. Maryetta was born April 18, 1929, in Homewood, KS, the daughter of Henry Earl and Kate (Wemmer) Herring (deceased).When she was young, she lived near Burlington, CO. Her family farmed near Homewood, KS in Franklin County and Ozawkie, KS in...

Dec 21, 2021

Bradley "Brad" Kenneth Streets, 60, of Topeka, passed away on December 21, 2021. He was born on October 18, 1961 to Kenneth and Marilyn (Miller) Streets in Neodesha, Kansas. Brad graduated from Fredonia High School in 1980. After high school, he attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.Brad married Laurie Spurgeon in 1994...

Dec 17, 2021

Calvin D. Ott, 96, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home.He was born March 17, 1925, in Valley Falls, Kansas, the son of Omer and Margaret (Hamon) Ott. He graduated from Valley Falls High School. Calvin joined the funeral industry and started his career with Penwell Gabel Mid-Town serving many roles throughout the funeral home. He...

Dec 16, 2021

James “Jimmy” N. Lassen, 67, of Topeka passed away at his home on Thursday, December 16, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born April 26, 1955 at Parsons, Kansas the son James L. Lassen and Margaret D. (Hoskins) Lassen.   He was raised in Topeka most of his life.  He loved anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, old-time bike rides. He...

Dec 15, 2021

Karen Razo, age 65, of Topeka, passed away at her home December 15, 2021.  Karen was born April 10, 1956 in San Bernardino, California the daughter of James and Juanita (Saenz) Razo.  She worked in housekeeping at various hotels and hospitals, most recently for B&A Janitorial in Topeka.  She was an avid bowler.  Karen attended Fellowship Hi Crest Church.  ...

Dec 15, 2021

Cara Lee Malloy, 82, of Perry, passed away on December 15, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 1, 1939 to Eugene and Viola Goins in Reno, NV. Cara graduated from Perry High School in 1957. After graduating she worked for a short time before dedicating her life to being a wife, mother of...

Dec 13, 2021

Joyce P. Schober, age 68, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Topeka.  Joyce was born August 19, 1953 in Seneca, KS the daughter of Sylvester and Winifred (Sack) Heinen.  She graduated from Centralia High School in 1971.  She married Raymond “Fred” Schober, Jr. August 3, 1974 in Corning, KS.  He preceded her...

Dec 13, 2021

Robert "Bob" Eugene Hurd, Sr., 78, of Denison, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.He was born May 23, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Charles and Mary Katherine (Harris) Hurd, Jr. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. After graduation, he went to Pittsburg State University. He was drafted into the Army in July of 1966. Bob...

Dec 12, 2021

Merlin R. Johnson, of Topeka, passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, December 12, 2021, with familyby his side.Merlin was born on Tuesday, July 7, 1931, in Concordia, Kansas. Merlin was born to Hilda ChristinaViolet (Carlson) and Ernest Gottfred Johnson. Merlin married Patsy Jones and then divorced. Merlinmarried Beverly Reaser Young on November 18, 1989.Merlin was a 1950...

Dec 11, 2021

Vernon Dale Buschbom (Busch or Rudy), 86, passed away in his home at 1:32 p.m. on December 11, 2021. Vernon will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 65 years, Sharon Senogles; their children: Vernon Scott, Becky Jo (Larry) Black, Raymond Dale, and Billy Dean (Tina), all local.  He had six grandchildren: Beau,  Krystal, Joe, Baylea,...

Dec 11, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” G. Ludwig, age 65, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Cindy was born August 13, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William E. and Velma May (Stewart) Ludwig.  Cindy graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and received her master’s degree from Washburn University in Criminal Justice.  She...

Dec 11, 2021

Leona Ester Burkey-Wilson, 94, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Aldersgate Village.   She was born March 20, 1927 at St. John’s Kansas the daughter of Albert and Alma Nieman McDysan.   She was raised at Beloit and graduated from high school there.   Leona was a home manager on a small farm east of Topeka starting in...

Dec 11, 2021

George D. Jackson, Jr., age 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  George was born December 26, 1968 in Topeka the son of George D. Sr. and Sharon (Myers) Jackson.  George graduated from Seaman High School in 1986 and then graduated from Kaw Valley Technical School.  He worked as a warehouse...

Dec 10, 2021

Dean LeRoy Anderson, 86, of Topeka passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born November 11, 1935, in Elmont, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Ruth Anderson. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1953.Dean worked as a Sheriff before serving in the United States Airforce for six years. After his return home, he was employed by Rylie...

Dec 9, 2021

Sheila Rose Brading, 66, of Topeka, passed away on December 9, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. She was born on July 22, 1955 to Victor and Mavis Petesch in Topeka, KS. Sheila graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1973.Before graduation Sheila married Mike Brading on March 31, 1973, in Topeka. Together they moved to...

Dec 8, 2021

Raymond D. Bush, age 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Topeka V.A. Hospital.  Ray was born May 8, 1937 in Rossville, KS the son of John and Opal (Kirkpatrick) Bush.  He graduated from Rossville High School.  Ray served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he earned several honors for marksmanship and...

Dec 7, 2021

Clifford E. Funk, age 77, of Topeka, passed away December 7, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Cliff was born October 6, 1944 in Montana Mines, West Virginia the son of Russell and Ethel Ruby (Sigley) Funk.  Cliff served in the U.S. Navy for over 27 years.  He married Carolyn Sue Vandegrift, they later divorced.  He then married...

Dec 6, 2021

Albert Elmer Drain, 78, of Grantville, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021.   He was born on July 3, 1943 in Topeka.  His parents were Luther and Eva Phillips.  They preceded him in death.  Albert lived most of his life in the Topeka area.   He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965.  Albert began working at Goodyear later that...

Dec 6, 2021

Willard Glen Guffey, 97 Years, of Topeka, passed away on December 6, 2021 at Plaza West Regional Health Center. Glen was born on May 4, 1924 to John and Marguerite (Howard) Guffey at Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1942. After graduation Glen was the first 18 year old drafted into the United States Army Air Corp....