Jul 26, 2020

Patricia M. King, age 64, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Patti was born November 11, 1955 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Richard M. Godlove II and Vera V. (Cibulski) Godlove. Patti graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973.  She was recognized as Who's Who in College while...

Jul 25, 2020

Hisako Moore, age 88, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home in Topeka.  Hisako was born November 8, 1931 in Kyoto, Japan the daughter of Deme and Kiyoko Fujiwara.  She worked as a seamstress at Spencer big and tall in Topeka. She married Dale Edward Moore in 1951.  He preceded her in death August 13,...

Jul 25, 2020

Linda Jo Wright, 64, of Osage City, passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born October 9, 1955 in Topeka the daughter of Marjorie and Eldon Wright.   Linda grew up in Topeka. On January 1, 1974 she became the life partner of Richard “Pete” Peterson.   He passed away in April of 2018.   As an adult, Linda lived in...

Jul 22, 2020

Patricia G. Smith, age 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Topeka.  Pat was born August 21, 1940 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of Glenn F. and Florence (Wilt) Schultz.  Pat worked for Halls Lithographic in Topeka.  She married Donald R. Smith December 21, 1957 in Hagerstown, Maryland.  He preceded her in death April 10, 2008. ...

Jul 22, 2020

Sandra Sue Dain, age 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully of natural causes, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home in Topeka.  Sandy was born June 2, 1947 in Molene, Illinois the daughter of Lester and Helen (Claycamp) Stithem.  Sandy graduated from Hoyt High School.  She married Claude “Wes” Dain November 27, 1968 in Hoyt, Kansas.  He survives.  Other...

Jul 21, 2020

Gene V. Wichman, 79, of, Silver Lake, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Autumn Home Plus.He was born on April 12, 1941 to Cliford and Ethel (Keefover) Wichman in Kansas City, MO.Gene worked as a Tire Builder for Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he retired after 36 years of service.On April 6, 1961, he married Carol (Robison) Wichman in...

Jul 20, 2020

Christopher David Messier, age 28, formerly of Topeka, passed away July 20, 2020 in Houston, Texas.  Chris was currently living in Leesville, LA.  Chris was born March 29th, 1992 in Colorado Springs, CO.  Christopher grew up in Topeka and Lawrence, KS. He attended Wanamaker Elementary School, Washburn Rural Middle School.  Chris also attended Washburn Rural High School and graduated...

Jul 20, 2020

Robert M. Breneman, 62, passed away July 20, 2020 in his home in Milford, Kansas.  Robert was born December 6, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, the youngest son of Joseph A. and Mary Lou Breneman.  Robert served as Captain in the Army 1st Infantry Division.   He was a faithful caregiver to his mother.

He is survived by...

Jul 18, 2020

Virginia Grey, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Per Virginia's wishes her body will be donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program.Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Jul 12, 2020

Dolores Jane Wickersham, 87, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on July 12, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1932 in Archer, Nebraska. Daughter of Arch and Hazel (Casey) Martin.She graduated from Tarkio High School then attended Tarkio College where she got Bachelors in Business Education. Dolores worked as a bookkeeper for Scoular Grain Company where she later retired after...

Jul 11, 2020

Linda Louise Rivera, 68, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at home with her family by her side in Topeka, KS.  She was born August 31, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas to Trinidad and Rachel Chavez, and was the eldest of six brothers and a sister.  She was a graduate of Highland Park High...

Jul 11, 2020

Steven Craig Johnson, age 54, passed away July 11, 2020.  Steve was born in Wϋrzburg, Germany February 22, 1966 and came to the U.S. at just 7 years of age.  He is survived by his wife Mary of 21 years.  He is also survived by a great many brothers and sisters, most who came to call Steve family, first...

Jul 11, 2020

Louis Raymond Sherretts, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.He was born May 16, 1929 in Meriden, Kansas, the son of George and Helen (Vance) Sherretts.He resided in Meriden most of his life, before moving to Topeka in 1989. He was employed by Sears as a retail truck driver.On September 18, 1949, Louis married Delene Ruth Redenbaugh. They...

Jul 10, 2020

Betty L. Bigger, 89, of Topeka passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020.   She was born on September 5, 1930 at Big Springs to Carl and Dorothy Lancaster Rake.  She graduated from Highland Park High School with the class of 1949.   She was married on February 12, 1950 at the United Methodist Church parsonage at Big Springs to Calvin...

Jul 8, 2020

Helen E. Garner, 82, of Topeka, took her last breath on Earth and her first breath in Heaven on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. She was born March 27, 1938, in Topeka, the daughter of George and Edith (Thomas) McGrew. She graduated from Topeka High, the class of 1956.Helen was the President of the union for 6 years and supervisor of...

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...