Mar 10, 2021

Norma Faye Green, age 92 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Healthcare Resort in Topeka where she had resided for sometime.  Faye was born April 6, 1928 in Elmont, Kansas the daughter of Cecil I. and Elsie A. (Thompson) Woodard.  She graduated from Seaman High School with the class of 1946.  She married Russell “Jack”...

Mar 9, 2021

Leo George Engert, III, age 38, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  George was born September 6, 1982 in Topeka the son of Leo and Jerri (Brumley) Engert.  George is survived by his father, Leo; a son, Ethan; two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily; a stepdaughter, Lindsey Haines and a sister, Heather (Frank) Wright.  George was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2021

Barbara Jean Spears Hanson, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, died at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center on March 9 2021, after a 9-month battle with cancer.Barbara's miraculous life began on June 5, 1941, in Grand Island, NE, where at birth she weighed 2 lbs and 12 oz. She was the only child of Jim and Catheron (McCoy) Spears. Her mother did...

Mar 8, 2021

Mary L. McGuire, age 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Mary was born November 27, 1925 in Highland, KS.  She attended Hilltop School in Dickinson County.  She married Gerald McGuire August 15, 1948 in Hiawatha, KS.  He preceded her in death January 15, 2013.  Mary worked as a waitress at Tevis’...

Mar 8, 2021

Beverly Hoffsett, 89, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021.Memorial service will be Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:00 am at Parker Price Funeral Home.

Mar 7, 2021

Dana M. Kottman, age 25, formerly of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 in San Diego, California. Dana was born February 29, 1996 in Topeka the youngest of three children born to Clarence “Bud” and Treava (Weaver) Kottman. Dana grew up in Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 2014. While at Seaman, she played high school and...

Mar 7, 2021

Galen E. “Jug” Billings, age 87, of Topeka passed peacefully Sunday, March 7, 2021 after a brief illness.  Galen was born August 22, 1933 in Topeka the son of Harry and Kathryn (Saunders) Billings.  He was the oldest of three children born to this union.  Galen grew up in North Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 1952.  He...

Mar 6, 2021

Carol L. Paxton, 85, of Topeka, passed away on March 6, 2021 at Midland Care. She was born on January 1, 1936 to Mark and Hulda (Johnston) Evans at Osage City, KS. On April 22, 1956, Carol married Charlie Paxton in Osage City. He precedes her in death.Carol was a homemaker while her children were home. She later went to...

Mar 4, 2021

Ellen Shaver Eppler, 97, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2021.   She was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on December 30, 1923, the daughter of Jacob G. and Ellen Mae Houtz Shaver.   When she was a year old, they moved to a farm west of Randolph, Kansas.   She...

Mar 2, 2021

Azael J. Martinez, infant son of Angel and Monica Zapata Martinez passed away on March 2, 2021.  He is survived by his parents of Salina; his brother, Miklo M. Martinez and Aveia C. Martinez.   Cremation is planned.  The family had private memorial services.   To leave the family a message, please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com

Mar 2, 2021

Brenda Kay Gros, 65, of Topeka, passed away on March 2, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1955 to Emmanuel and Wilma (Swafford) Schmidtberger in Topeka, KS. Brenda served in the United States Army for over three years as a Clerk Typist. She was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas before being honorably discharged. Brenda worked...

Mar 2, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Crawford, 85, of Grantville, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.He was born December 11, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Merle and Lydia (Knipp) Crawford. He attended Seaman High School and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1953.Charlie was an outstanding athlete. This was stemmed from his own father being the head coach. In high school he...

Feb 28, 2021

Larry Treadwell, 76, of Topeka, joined his recently departed wife Annette on February 28, 2021, on what would have been their 53rd anniversary.He was born on October 30, 1944 in Plainview, Texas to James and Lillian Treadwell, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Eugene Lee Treadwell of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His beloved...

Feb 27, 2021

William August  “Bill” Summers, 70, passed away February 27, 2021. Bill was born October 18, 1950 in Quinter, KS to Oliver and Ecil Summers. He was the youngest of five children, and he often told stories of their adventures growing up. He attended Grainfield Grade School and Grainfield High School before going to Job Corps in Nebraska to learn...

Feb 27, 2021

Lenora Jean Smith, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home in North Topeka.  Lenora was born September 26, 1960 in Hayti, Missouri.  She graduated from high school in Florida and received an associate’s degree.  Lenora worked as a nurse for various care homes and home healthcare.

Lenora enjoyed her trips to...

Feb 27, 2021

Norma Reuter, 92, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021.She was born June 2, 1928, in Asherville, Kansas, the daughter of John and Mary (Trumper) Blocher. She graduated from Corydon High School in 1947. Norma enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, reading and gardening.Norma married Don Reuter on November 28, 1947 in Corydon, Iowa. Don preceded her in death...

Feb 26, 2021

Corbee “Whitey” A. Kitzman, 66, of Topeka passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.   She was born in Athol, Massachusetts July 11, 1954 the daughter of Robert and Trudy Spooner Walker.  She attended Monadnock Regional High School, graduating with the class of 1972. She was married to Don Kitzman. Corbee spent most of her adult life in Topeka.

Feb 26, 2021

Frances Tindell, 74, of Carbondale, passed away at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021.   Frances was born September 12, 1946 in Lecompton, one of 12 children born to George A. and Iva Glenn Chiles.   Frances worked for over 30 years at Frito Lay in Topeka.   Frances enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who all meant the world to...

Feb 23, 2021

Dr. Gilbert Elton Wehmeier, 91, of Overbrook, passed away on February 23, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1929 to Walter and Flora (Brunkhorst) Wehmeier in Wheaton, KS. On September 26, 1952 he married Elvera Wehmeier (Herpich).Gilbert served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves, where he was honorably discharged. He graduated with his Doctorate Degree in...

Feb 22, 2021

Ra’Shawn D. Brooks, age 29, of Topeka, passed away February 22, 2021 in Topeka.  Ra’Shawn was born June 7, 1991 in Topeka the daughter of Shawn and Janice (Brooks) Mitchell.  She graduated from Topeka High School where she was a member of the Topeka High School ROTC.

Ra’Shawn is survived by her father, Shawn (Tamiko) Mitchell; her...