Jul 22, 2021

Helen L. Matson, 94, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.She was born February 18, 1927, in Eskridge, Kansas, the daughter of Wesley and Mary (Jones) Cross. She graduated from Topeka High School.Helen was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, of Topeka and was a part of the Lakeside Swingers Square Dancing.In her youth, Helen enjoyed...

Jul 21, 2021

Allen E. Petri, age 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Plaza West Care Home. Allen was born July 5, 1942 in Green Bay, Wisconsin the son of Arno and Dell (Banta) Petri. Allen graduated from Green Bay West High School. He met Donna Shreves at Lincoln Christian College and they were married January 11, 1963...

Jul 21, 2021

Gloria “June” Cunningham, age 97, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Brewster Place Healthcare Unit in Topeka.  June was born July 20, 1924 at Pomona, KS the daughter of Willard J. and Caroline (Fabian) Houser.  She graduated from Wellsville High School and attended Ottawa University.  She married Roy Melvin Cunningham November 29, 1942 in Wellsville, KS. ...

Jul 15, 2021

Melvin Lee Johnson, age 88 ,of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Legacy on 10 th .  Melvin was born August 2, 1932 in Topeka the son of Clarence and Louise Johnson.  He graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University.  He served in the U.S. Army.  Melvin owned and operated a carpet shop in Lawrence. ...

Jul 12, 2021

Derald Lee Hatesohl, age 84, of Topeka passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.  Derald was born February 24, 1937 in Greenleaf, KS the son of Erwin and Myrtle (Behrens) Hatesohl.  He graduated from Greenleaf High School in 1955.  He then graduated from Brown Mackie Business School in 1956.  Derald served in the U.S. Army serving...

Jul 12, 2021

Janice “Jan” Sue Shultz, age 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Hospital.  Jan was born July 21, 1941 in Clay Center, Kansas the daughter of Robert and Helen (Buck) Bertrand.  Jan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959.  She married Jack Shultz June 5, 1960 in Hutchinson, KS.  Jan worked alongside her...

Jul 11, 2021

Steven G. Johnson, 70, Topeka, passed away Sunday July 11, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. Steven was born November 10, 1950 in Manhattan Kansas. He was the son of Gaylord and Ruth "Salley" Johnson of Silver Lake, KS. He spent his early years in Randolph and moved to Silver Lake when he was 10. As an adult he lived in...

Jul 10, 2021

Thomas Marion Bunger passed away on July 10, 2021 at the Legend at Capital Ridge Assisted Living Facility where he was a resident for just a few days.  Tom was born in Topeka on April 11, 1934, to Clarence & Violet (Coffee) Bunger.  Tom attended Topeka schools and graduated from Washburn Rural in 1952.  Shortly after graduation, he enlisted...

Jul 10, 2021

Mildred Marie Olden, age 102, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Healthcare Resort of Topeka. Mildred was born November 27, 1918 on the family farm east of Denison, KS the daughter of Clarence and Lillie (Tosh) Gilleece. She grew up on the farm, attending Denison schools before graduating from Valley Falls High School in 1936. She...

Jul 9, 2021

Ray Dean McCarty, age 58, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.  Ray was born July 23, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Ray worked as a truck driver for many years.  Ray enjoyed helping people any way he could.  He also had a love for animals, making several donations to the Helping Hands...

Jul 8, 2021

Judith “Judy” Kay Phinney, age 78, was called to her Heavenly home Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Judy was born January 14, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Raymond and Evelyn (Jagars) Foster.  She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School.  She worked at Duffens Optical in Topeka for many years. ...

Jul 7, 2021

J ames Arnold Flowers  (Jim) of Saint Peters, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Mr. Flowers is survived by his Loving Partner of 33 years, Rita Ruderman; children Keri Flowers, Kim Flowers; Rita's children, Rich, Cindy, Patrick, and Theresa Trammel; grandchild Adina; niece and nephew Rich and Lisa Hoffman and their children Nicole, JR, Peyton...

Jul 5, 2021

Wallace W. "Wally" McGie, 85 of Topeka, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, July 5, 2021 at Oakley Place. He was born on June 6, 1936 on a farm, southeast of Iola, Kansas. Son of William W. and Jewell A. Pearman McGie.He was raised on the farm and graduated from Iola High School in 1954. He married...

Jul 3, 2021

Nicholas Scott Davis was called home to his father and grandfather on July 3,2021, much too soon.  Who Was Nick Davis?  This is his story…

Nick was born on October 12, 1989, to the proud parents of Randy and Carmen (Davis) Boulton, and much to the annoyance of his older sister, Amanda.  From the day he was...

Jul 2, 2021

Leonard Gene Cardwell, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday , July 2, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. Leonard was born on July 16, 1947 in Vallejo, CA the son of James and Melba “Encerti” Cardwell.  He graduated from Manteca High School in 1965 and San Joaquin College in 1973...

Jul 2, 2021

Peggy Jane (DeBruler) Marlow, 95, of Eskridge, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.She was born May 11, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Edwin and Della (Duvall) DeBruler. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University. Peggy was active with the Paxico United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Extension Homemakers Unit (EHU), the Wabaunsee County...

Jul 1, 2021

Ilisha Lynn “LeeLee” McKnight, 29, of Topeka passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ilisha was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 22, 1992 the daughter of Robin McKnight and Glenn Morris.   She was one of seven children.   She graduated from Topeka High School in 2009.   Ilisha’s three...

Jun 29, 2021

Virginia R. Lynn, age 93, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Aldersgate Village.  Virginia was born June 22, 1928 in Topeka the daughter of Loural and Ethel (Rosa) Miles.   She married Richard Lynn October 23, 1947 in Topeka.  He preceded her in death December 5, 2015.  Virginia worked for Crosby’s Department Store and Robinson’s Shoe Store...

Jun 23, 2021

Hermoine M. Lowe, 93, of Topeka died on June 23, 2021 at her home at Brewster Place in Topeka.   She was born on March 15, 1928 near Silver Lake, Kansas the daughter of Archie Eli Landis and Ethel May Mann.   She spent her entire life in Topeka.

On November 24, 1948, she was joined in marriage to...

Jun 22, 2021

Frances Ann (Annie) Stockton, 45, Ozawkie, tragically died in a 2-car accident on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.She was born December 8, 1975, to the Rev. Francis E. and Donna Ann (Malloy) Stockton. As a child,Annie attended numerous primary and middle schools throughout Kansas, graduating high school fromIndependence, KS. After high school Annie went on to pursue her love of music...