Jan 25, 2021

Marian “Ruth” Hazlitt, 96, of Topeka passed away on January 25, 2021. Ruth was born on March 5, 1924 the daughter of Sidney and Edna Hazlitt.   She lived most of her life in Topeka.   She had been a member of Evangel Temple and Family of God Church in Topeka. She was retired from the State of Kansas, Department of...

Jan 23, 2021

Mary Frances (Tierney) Simmons passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Homestead assisted living facility in Topeka; she was 100 years, one month, and 15 days of age.

Mary Frances Tierney was born December 8, 1920, in Burlington, Kansas to Frederick William and Frances Alberta (Walkling) Tierney.  Her parents operated a photography studio and farm in...

Jan 22, 2021

Charles E. Weaver, age 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Charles was born December 18, 1930 in Parsons, KS the son of Ralph and Viola Weaver.  Charles graduated from Parsons High School and received a degree from Parsons Junior College.  Charles served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at...

Jan 21, 2021

Marsha L. Burress, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Marsha was born October 22, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Harry and Louise (DeLoach) Peterson.  Marsha graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978.  She worked at Mike’s IGA in the Oakland neighborhood for many years.  Most recently she...

Jan 20, 2021

Treva K. Emery, 93, of Topeka passed away on January 20, 2021.   She was born April 3, 1927 at Cherryvale, Kansas the daughter of William and Katherine Walker. Treva was raised at Cherryvale by John and Katherine Osborn. She was married to Michael Emery on June 23, 1951 in Topeka. She worked at Hallmark Cards several years until her...

Jan 20, 2021

Tony C. “Tiny” Shields, 48, of Topeka passed away on January 20, 2021.   He was born on December 21, 1972 in Topeka the son of James Nacvich, Sr.  and Katherine Ann Shields.  Tony lived most of his life other than living a few years up at Lake Perry.   He had worked at Advantage Salvage and most recently for Pizza...

Jan 19, 2021

Daniel Lee Wallace, age 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka.  Dan was born March 10, 1934 on Hoopers Island, Maryland, an island in the Chesapeake Bay, the son of Humes and Gertie (Lewis) Wallace.  He attended Hoopers Island Elementary School through eleventh grade and, having only two students in his...

Jan 19, 2021

Jack J. Tillman, age 72, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Jack was born December 6, 1948 in Topeka the son of Melvin and Doris (Flowers) Tillman.  Jack worked for Seymore Foods and later for Steel Fixtures in Topeka.  He enjoyed motorcycles and playing pool.  He was preceded in death by two...

Jan 18, 2021

Jean K. Maxwell died on January 18, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Jean was born on November 18, 1941 to Arthur D. and Catherine M. (Logan) Anderson, in Parsons, Kansas.Jean was preceded by her husband, Jimmy E. Rogers, her parents, brother, James E. Anderson, and granddaughter, Gabrielle Ashlynn Wiley.Jean is survived by her daughter Cathie and her husband...

Jan 17, 2021

Gregory J. Ashton, age 61, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home in Topeka. Greg was born June 5, 1959 in Reno, Nevada the son of Donald and Nadine Ashton. Greg served in the Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He married Lydia Dickinson June 19, 2006. Greg had worked for various roofers throughout Topeka....

Jan 17, 2021

Donald E. Rayls, 72, of Berryton, passed away on January 17, 2021 at Midland Care.He was born on April 17, 1948 to Donald and Leona (Johns) Rayls at Enid, OK.Donald worked as a carpet mechanic for 55 years.On April 13, 1984, he married Gayla Joy Rayls in Topeka.Donald is survived by his loving Wife, Gayla; Mother, Leona Rayls; Daughter, Shannon...

Jan 17, 2021

Beverly Jean Locke, 82, of Topeka, passed away on January 17, 2021 at Tanglewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on November 1, 1938 to Roy and Elizabeth (Allison) LaCrone at Topeka, KS. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. Beverly worked for Duffins Optical then worked for the State of Kansas where she retired after working for 30...

Jan 16, 2021

Velma Faye Werth, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  She was born June 12, 1930 at Meriden, one of seven children born to Alfred and Laura Barney Vawter.  She graduated from Auburn High School in 1949.  Velma worked for over 20 years as an LPN at Stormont Vail Hospital.  She had been a member of...

Jan 16, 2021

Doyle E. Hanvy Sr., 85, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.He was born March 7, 1935, in Alto, Texas, the son of Robert and Ethyl (Gentry) Hanvy. He graduated from Alto High School in Alto, Texas. He joined the United States Army on January 3, 1955 and proudly served until December 31, 1962 where he was honorably discharged.He...

Jan 15, 2021

Albert Wayne Hammerly, 65, of Meriden, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, in Meriden.He was born on September 14, 1955 in Topeka. Son of Albert and Bertha Lambrose Hammerly.Albert is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife Celestia Ralston; Son, Mike (Kellie) Hammerly; step grandchildren, Joseph Wellman, Roiann Wellman, and Levi Wellman; as...

Jan 15, 2021

Bonnie Jean Tice, 95, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.She was born September 11, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Sieber) Hess. She graduated from Seaman High School 1943. Bonnie was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for 12 years, retiring in 1992.She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and at the Security Benefit Preschool working...

Jan 14, 2021

Lonnie Wayne Silver, 70, passed away at his home on January 14, 2021. Lonnie was born on November 22, 1950 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Lawrence B. and Grace (Armstrong) Silver. He grew up and lived in the North Topeka area all of his life.He was a US Marine Corps veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict. After returning home,...

Jan 13, 2021

Ida M. Morris, age 82, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.  Ida was born July 16, 1938 in Texola, Oklahoma the daughter of Clark and Bonnie (Bessinger) Deaton.  She married Thomas F. Morris, Jr. July 28, 1963 in Bone Gap, Illinois.  He preceded her in death May 29, 2012.  She worked in food...

Jan 13, 2021

Former Kansas resident Virgil H. Crook, 76, passed away January 13, 2021, at his home in Arvada, Colorado. Mr. Crook was born April 4, 1944, in Topeka, KS., to Floyd and Gladys Crook. Virgil married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Kimble the summer after graduating from Burlingame High in 1962. He attended Washburn University to pursue a degree in accounting...

Jan 13, 2021

Dorothy L. Crume, 84, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at a care center in Lenexa.Dorothy was born February 25, 1936 in Craig, Missouri, the daughter of Henry G. and Lorene B. (Miller) Stuenkel. She graduated from Topeka High School.Dorothy was employed in retail sales retiring with Avon in 2016. She was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church.Dorothy...