Jul 7, 2020

Walter Harvey, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.He was born May 14, 1932, in Charlotte County, Virginia, the son of Thomas and Essie (St. John) Harvey. He served in the United State Air Force from 1950-1970, serving in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired as Tech Sergeant. After...

Jul 6, 2020

Robert John Mohler, 85, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020.He was born February 13, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Mabel (Reamer) Mohler. He graduated from Silver Lake High School. After graduation, he joined the US Army. Robert married Elaine M. Smith on May 28, 1955 in the Army Base Chapel at Camp Chaffe, Fort Smith,...

Jul 5, 2020

Bonnie L. Hartzel, 93, of Topeka, passed away on July 5, 2020.   She was born October 26, 1926 at Williamtown in Jefferson County, Kansas, one of 10 children born to Arthur and Celia Underwood White.   She attended grade school at Buck Creek Rural Grade School and graduated from Perry Rural High School in 1944.   Bonnie was a secretary for...

Jul 4, 2020

Janice M. Walker, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka.  Janice was born September 20, 1930 in Topeka the daughter of Edwin and Frances (Hassinger) Hammond.  She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948 and attended Washburn University for two years.  She married Thurman “George” Walker September 28, 1951 in Topeka. ...

Jul 2, 2020

Darlene Pasley, age 85, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home in Topeka.  Darlene was born September 10, 1934 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Emily Deal.  Darlene graduated from Topeka High School.  She married Ralph Pasley.  He preceded her in death in 1998.  She worked as a waitress/bartender most of her life.    Darlene...

Jul 1, 2020

Peggy J. Tupou, age 70, of Burlingame, KS passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. Peggy was born December 4, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Brazzle) Shannon. She married Daryl Strohm, Sr., they later divorced. Peggy worked as a CNA for various home health agencies. Peggy is survived by two...

Jul 1, 2020

Michael Dean Howard, 64, of Topeka, passed away July 1, 2020.He was born July 1, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Dean and Janette (McKinney) Howard. He was a graduate of Perry High School. He was an avid Meals on Wheels volunteer, and helped out with the KTWU on air pledge telethons. Michael is survived by his mother, Janette...

Jun 29, 2020

Harry E. “Gene” Echols, age 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Legend Healthcare in Tonganoxie, Kansas.  Gene was born January 17, 1930 in Admire, Kansas, the son of Harry and Mae (Black) Echols.  His brother, Jack Echols, preceded him in death.

Gene married Nancy Rose Martin on April 1, 1960, and the couple...

Jun 29, 2020

Sandra Tibbits, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.She was born August 13, 1947, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Vernon and Geraldine (Gardner) StufflebeanSurvivors include her children, two daughters, Gail Tibbits and Gerri Whitebread; four sons, Dennis Stierwalt II, Derrick Stierwalt, James Stierwalt, and Scott Tibbits; two brothers; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren that were...

Jun 25, 2020

Karen D. Lira, age 55, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born July 26, 1964 in Topeka the daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Bond) Irwin. She was raised by grandparents, Harold and Mildred Irwin. She graduated from Rossville High School. She attended cosmetology school in Topeka. Karen was a hard...

Jun 24, 2020

Glen R. Hess was born in Madison, Kansas on March 14, 1931, the son of Carl and Gladys Hess.  Glen was the youngest of four siblings, his sisters Marjorie and Dorothy and brother Clair preceded him in death.

Glen served in the United States Army 23d Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. Glen was awarded the Korean...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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. ...