Loretta Jean Massey
Jan 1, 2020
Loretta J. Massey, age 64, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Loretta was born September 9, 1955 in Topeka, the daughter of Glenn and Lucille Holmes. She attended Highland Park High School. She married Joseph Degan, Sr, they later divorced. She married Robert Massey Jr., April 13, 1990 in Topeka. She worked at...
Everett Arthur Parker
Dec 31, 2019
Everett A. Parker, age 77, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Everett was born July 9, 1942 in Topeka, the son of Arthur Wellington and Gladys Fay (Titterington) Parker. He attended Topeka High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Sharon Griffin September 16, 1967 in Topeka. Everett...
Lucille I. Griffiths
Dec 30, 2019
Lucille I. Griffiths, 98, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019.She was born October 24, 1921, in Circleville, Kansas, the daughter of Emmett and Dolly (Hill-Frakes) Baxter. She attended school in Circleville.She was a past member of Circleville Christian Church and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.Lucille married William H. Griffiths on June 21, 1941 in Holton, Kansas. He preceded her in...
Gentra Elizabeth Loyd
Dec 30, 2019
Gentra Elizabeth Loyd, 42, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 30, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.Gentra was born on February 19, 1977 in Dodge City, the daughter of Darrell and Jean Imm Loyd. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1995 and later graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor's degree in business, pursuing a career in assisted...
Richard "Dick" D. Weller
Dec 29, 2019
Richard “Dick” D. Weller, age 87 of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Dick was born July 9, 1932 in Topeka, KS the son of Harold and Kay (Cronister) Weller. He grew up in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School and then Washburn University. He served in the U.S. Army during...
John Terrace Bodine
Dec 27, 2019
John Terrace Bodine, 82 of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Midland Hospice. He was born in Scranton, KS June 16, 1937 to Louis and Margaret Bodine. John graduated from Scranton High School and was sworn into the Navy in 1956. He was honorably discharged in 1960 and went to work immediately for Santa Fe Railroad...
Charles D. Mcpeek
Dec 27, 2019
Charles D. McPeek, age 55, of Topeka passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.
Charles is survived by his wife and best friend of 32 years, Lisa; a sister, Janeane; and a brother, Steve. He is also survived by many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Donald and Virginia...
Dick Nichol
Dec 27, 2019
Dick Nichol was born in the Zenith, KS home of his parents, Paul and Avis Nichol. He grew up in Zenith, helping in his father’s grocery store, and attending elementary school there. He completed eighth grade by taking the state exam in the county seat courthouse in Saint John, Kansas. High school was in Stafford, KS, with his first...
C. Steven Rarrick
Dec 27, 2019
C. Steven Rarrick, age 59, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in Topeka. Steve was born February 18, 1960 in Republic, Washington, the son of Larry and Marie (Hartill) Rarrick. Steve was raised in Chewelah, Washington and graduated from Jenkins High School in 1978. He received his associate’s degree from Central Christian College in...
Barbara H. Saunders
Dec 26, 2019
Barbara Mack Saunders, 82, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019.She was born June 25, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Martin and Jessie (Berroth) Mack. Barbara was employed with Landmark Plaza Apartments, retiring after 13 years.She was a member of the Southwest Christian Church, Topeka.Barbara married Daniel Howard Saunders on November 23, 1955 in Topeka, KS. He...
Elsie Mae Bullock
Dec 24, 2019
Elsie Mae Bullock, 78, of Topeka went to be with the Lord, with her children by her side, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born December 14, 1941 the daughter of William and Elsie E. Wende Elliott in Hiawatha, Kansas. Elsie was raised at Sabetha, Kansas and graduated from high school there in 1959. She attended Clark’s School...
Jesse Harold Diehl
Dec 24, 2019
Jess "Harold" Diehl, 85, passed away on December 24, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.He was born on July 1, 1934 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John and Loie (Dachenhausen) Diehl. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1952. Following graduation Harold joined the United States Air Force, where he served as Sargent in Vietnam. In 1973, Harold retired from...
Carol G. Laird
Dec 24, 2019
Carol G. Laird, 91, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka.He was born March 29, 1928, in Cummings, Kansas, the son of Thomas B. and Rose E. (Launer) Laird. He graduated from Ozawkie Rural High School and attended the University of Kansas. Carol was a U.S. Army veteran.Carol was employed with Quaker Oats for...
Juanita Plankinton
Dec 23, 2019
Juanita Griffin Plankinton, 97 years young, went peacefully to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 23, 2019. She was born May 19, 1922 in Dodge City, Kansas.
Juanita worked as a realtor and was a partner in Sterling, Thomas, Spencer Realty Company. She also served as past president of the...
Dean A. Hurst
Dec 23, 2019
Dean A. Hurst, 94, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born July 9, 1925 in Topeka the son of Harold and Gladys Ruff Hurst. Dean graduated from Wichita North High School. He worked for over 40 years for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member at Fairlawn...
Maria Joy Rowzer
Dec 22, 2019
Maria Joy Rowzer (Nov 15, 1949 - Dec 22, 2019)Daughter, youngest of seven and a twin, mother, ex-wife, grandma, and great grandma. She lived on coffee, beer, and hot sauce. She loved Family, God and Country. Her favorite mode of travel was horseback. She got her news from Good Morning, America and her good vibes from Ellen. A woman of...
Keith A. Cushing
Dec 21, 2019
Keith A. Cushing, age 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Keith was born July 15, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Melvin and Geraldine (Terry) Cushing. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1968. He married Sharon Goodman July 26, 1982. Keith worked at Ohse Foods, Farmland and later at Del Monte...
Doris Frances Mawdsley
Dec 18, 2019
Doris Frances Mawdsley, 94, of Topeka, passed away on December 18, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on June 29, 1925 to Lowell "Babe" and Rose Worrel in Rushville, MO. On July 13, 1943, she married Bill Mawdsley in Atchison, KS. Together Doris and Bill owned Sullivan Cleaners and Westboro Cleaners in Topeka. She was a member of...
Kevin L. Terrell
Dec 18, 2019
Kevin Terrell, 61, passed away on December 18, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1958, the son of Gary and Janet Terrell. Kevin was an Eagle Scout with Troop 13. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1976. He joined his father and uncle managing Topeka Radiator & Bodyworks. His life long passions were cars and motorcycles, music,...
Joyce Irene May
Dec 16, 2019
Joyce Irene May, 81, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.She was born August 1, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Jesse and Blanche (Bunnell) Storer. Joyce was a teacher, retiring after many years in the education industry.She was a member of Northern Hills Baptist Church.Survivors include three children, Cindy Steinebach, Roger Houston, and Thomas (Tracy) Houston; two siblings,...
