Robert Paulsen
Jun 24, 2020
Robert "Bob" Paulsen, 68, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020.He was born September 5, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of the late Leroy and Gertrude (Leduc) Paulsen. He graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1969.Robert was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 31 years, retiring in 2001. He grew up on a farm and continued...
Jon Allen Garbe
Jun 22, 2020
Jon A. Garbe, age 73, of Topeka, passed away suddenly Monday, June 22, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Jon was born April 8, 1947 in Yakima, Washington the son of Victor and Alice (Hornbeck) Garbe. He graduated from high school in Springfield, Ohio. He married Mary Lafferty May 14, 1976 in Springfield, Ohio. Jon worked at Wenger...
Irena M. Lucas
Jun 21, 2020
Irena M. Lucas, age 99, of Berryton, KS, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her home in Berryton, KS. Irena was born September 30, 1920 in Hutchinson, KS the daughter of Noah and May (Marshall) King. She grew up in Hutchinson, graduating from Hutchinson High School and later from Hutchinson Junior College where she earned her teaching certificate. ...
Joanne M. Barrand
Jun 21, 2020
On June 21, 2020, Joanne left this earthly home and was finally free from the pain, suffering and grips of dementia, at the age of 84. We are certain she was welcomed into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior along with Granny, Grandpa and her sister. We will miss her every day, but she is restored to...
Terry L. Tignor
Jun 20, 2020
Terry L. Tignor, age 55, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Topeka. Terry was born August 19, 1964 in Topeka the son of James and Rubye (Cunningham) Tignor. He grew up in Topeka doing various jobs. Terry is survived by two sons, Josh Gager and Dustin Gager; two daughters, Valerie Tignor and Jeviney Alcala-Tignor; two brothers, Jim (Lisa...
Dorothy Rigsby
Jun 20, 2020
Dorothy Rigsby, 84, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born May 9, 1936 in Topeka the daughter of Curtis and Cormor Esther Brown Bailey. She lived most of her life in Topeka. She met her husband Charles “Chuck” Rigsby while he was stationed at Forbes Air Force Base. They were married on May 28,...
Betty Rose Nelson
Jun 20, 2020
Betty Rose Nelson, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home.She was born February 4, 1928, in Lindsborg, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Mabel (Ahlstedt) Bengtson.Betty was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Topeka.Betty married Rolland Nelson in Lindsborg, Kansas. He precedes her in death. Survivors include a Daughter, Cindy Giessel; Grandchildren, Brandon...
Paul Lavon Alfrey
Jun 8, 2020
Paul Lavon Alfrey, 90, of Topeka, passed away June 8, 2020. He was born September 19, 1929, in Newman, Kansas, the son of Mannie and Edna (Smith) Alfrey. He grew up on a farm in the Grantville and Perry areas, graduating from Perry High School in 1948.He worked as a Machine Operator for Dupont. Paul married Dawna Jean Feb 29,1948....
Shirley K. Bennett
Jun 7, 2020
Shirley K. Bennett, age 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Shirley was born August 29, 1943 in Topeka the daughter of John and Vera (Estes) Gilbert. She worked at Duffen’s Optical, Allis Chalmers and retired from Hill’s Pet Nutrition. She married Robert Pfeffer, they later divorced. She married Robert H. Bennett. ...
Pamela Jean Intlehouse
Jun 6, 2020
Pamela J. Intlehouse, age 66, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Pam was born November 17, 1953 in Topeka the daughter of Donald and Helen (Besta) Richard. She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka West High School in 1971. She later attended Kaw Valley Technical School. She married Michael Massek, they...
Elizabeth R. Moran
Jun 5, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" R. Moran, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.She was born December 15, 1932, in Lillis, Kansas. The daughter of Fred and Johanna (Holthaus) Winterman. Betty was employed by the Seaman School District 345 in the food service industry, where she later retired.Betty married Basil Moran on October 25,...
Lori Ann Guffey (Hare)
Jun 2, 2020
Lori Ann Guffey (Hare), 59, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.She was born October 17, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of LeRoy and Carol (Johnson) Hare. She graduated from Seaman High School, the class of 1978. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University. Lori started out working as an EMT in her late teens and was...
Robert Charles Dean
May 31, 2020
Robert C. Dean, age 66, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home in Topeka. Robert was born December 31, 1953 in Topeka the son of Robert and Catherine Dean. Robert graduated from Topeka High School. He married Sharon Bartels, they later divorced. Robert worked for the State of Kansas and later for Goodyear Tire...
John Stevens Bloomquist
May 31, 2020
John S. Bloomquist, Jr., 71, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born March 19, 1949 in Topeka the son of John and Margaret “Peg” Bloomquist. John served his country in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. He had worked at Industrial Chrome for over 20 years before retiring.
He married the...
Elaine M. (Smith) Mohler
May 31, 2020
Elaine M. (Smith) Mohler, 81, of Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.She was born November 26, 1938, in Westmoreland, Kansas, the daughter of John and Irene (Bullock) Smith. She graduated from Silver Lake High School. She married Robert J. Mohler on May 28, 1955 in the Army Base Chapel at Camp Chaffe, Fort Smith, Arkansas.Elaine worked for Farmer's...
Joanne Hibbert
May 27, 2020
Joanne Hibbert, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Joanne was born December 18, 1930 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Casper and Mary (Kaberline) Eakes. She grew up in Topeka, attending Sacred Heart Catholic School, graduating from Hayden High School in 1949. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
Calvin "Rob" Fargo
May 24, 2020
Calvin "Rob" Fargo, 57, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home.He was born October 17, 1962, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The son of C B and Bettie (Trickey) Price. He graduated from Muldrow High School in 1981. He attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Calvin was employed by the Prairie Band Casino.Rob was preceded in...
Peggy M. Ross
May 19, 2020
Peggy M. Ross, age 91, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday evening, May 19, 2020 at Midland Hospice House. Peggy was born March 9, 1929 in Silver Lake, Kansas the daughter of Sherman and Pearl (Reamer) Peavler. She grew up in North Topeka, attending the Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church. She married Roger Ross in April of 1947. He preceded...
Christopher S. Smith
May 19, 2020
Christopher Scott Smith, 22, went to be with our Lord while sleeping, on May 19, 2020. Christopher was born July 7, 1997, to Chris and Beth (Biskie) Smith. Christopher graduated from Seaman High School (2015) and would then attend Exploring Life in Topeka.He brought joy to his family and those that knew him. Christopher's time on earth, made those around...
Phillip A. White
May 16, 2020
Phillip A. White, born Dec 30, 1948, at Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth Kansas, passed away early Saturday morning May 16, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living in Topeka, Kansas. Phillip was the son of Dorothy Chamberlain White and John E. White. He was the middle child of three boys. Phillip graduated high school in Roundup, Montana. He then attended college...
