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...

Jun 20, 2021

Barbara J. (Creek) Cramer, age 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Topeka.  Barbara was born March 30, 1934 in Topeka the daughter of Fred and Mildred (DeGarmo) Gebhart.  She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School in 1952.  She married Ralph E. Creek, he preceded her in death on January 3, 1984.  She...

Jun 18, 2021

Robert Eugene Asher, 60, Topeka, Kansas, died peacefully in his home on June 18, 2021.  Robert was born May 24, 1961 in Topeka, the son of Clifford Asher, Jr. and Edna (Price) Robertson.   Robert attended Topeka Public Schools.   He was employed as a commercial Mason Tender with Merillat Masonry before he retired.

Survivors include his children, Ryan...

Jun 16, 2021

Patrick D. Bryant, age 53, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Patrick was born November 8, 1967 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of David and Evelyn (Humphries) Bryant.  He attended school in Buffalo, Missouri.  He worked as a truck driver for Brenntag Chemical in Kansas City and received many awards for...

Jun 16, 2021

Kenneth Floyd Frost, 87, of Topeka, passed away on June 16, 2021, in Topeka. He was born on December 29, 1933 to Grant and Phoebie (Hunt) Frost in Carbondale, KS. He joined the United States Navy in 1951, and served in the Korean Conflict as a Fireman. He was later honorably discharged in 1954.Kenneth later worked as a Police Officer...

Jun 15, 2021

Albert James "Jim" Puck, 85, of Topeka, passed away on June 15, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on August 15, 1935 in Junction City, Kansas. Son of, Albert and Louise (Dahlstrom) Puck.Jim graduated from Milford Rural High School in 1953. After graduating high school he attended Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. He later was drafted into the...

Jun 14, 2021

Linda Sue Connell, 72, of Topeka passed away on June 14, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  She was born April 8, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Harold and Rosemary Samuels Meggison.   Linda worked for a laundry service and prior to retiring, most recently had been employed at the Prairie Band Casino at Mayetta.   Linda loved her cats....

Jun 14, 2021

Ruthann Nocktonick, 75, of Mayetta, passed away on June 14, 2021, at her home. Ruthann was born on June 20, 1945, to Don and Jayne (Cunningham) Hillrichs in Topeka, KS. She graduated from Topeka High School where she went on and got her beautician license. She later started her own house cleaning service where she worked for over 45 years...

Jun 12, 2021

Lora V. Burton, age 99, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Oakley Place in Topeka.  Lora was born July 25, 1921 in Chautauqua County, Kansas the daughter of Neil and Almer (Brown) Wilcox.  She was raised on a small farm in Sedan, Kansas.  She received  her teaching certificate and taught grades 1-12 in a single-room schoolhouse. ...

Jun 9, 2021

Thomas A. Grindol, 78, Topeka, passed away on June 9, 2021 at a local care center.Tom was born July 14, 1942, in Hammond, IN, the son of Milford and Vivian (Chiles) Grindol. His family moved to Grantville when he was 2 years old. He graduated from Perry High School in 1960.He served in the Kansas Army National Guard.Tom was employed...

Jun 8, 2021

Elizabeth J. Roderick, 94, of Topeka, passed away on June 8, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1926 to Peter and Florence (Ehrhart) Weigel in Topeka, KS. She graduated from Capital City Catholic High School in 1944. Elizabeth married William Albert Roderick on October 19, 1946. She worked various jobs throughout her life, including Southwestern...