Aug 13, 2019

James V. Bush, 82, Meriden, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019.He was born December 13, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Earl and Hazel (Smith) Bush. He graduated from Lillis High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in from Finlay Engineering College, both in Kansas City. James was employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation retiring in 1994...

Aug 10, 2019

Kenneth E. “Ken” Peery, age 93, passed into the care of his Eternal Father on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS.

Ken was born October 18, 1925 in Newton, KS to E.J. and Mabel (Pierson) Peery and raised in Emporia, KS.  Ken graduated from Emporia High School ...

Aug 7, 2019

This is the story of our mother, Patricia Ann (Cook) Rundle. Mom passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. We felt so blessed to have had those last cherished moments with Mom to remind her of how much we loved her and to say our last earthly good-byes.Mom was born October 12, 1938 in...

Aug 5, 2019

Carl William Paslay, 67, of Lecompton passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home following a series of strokes.   He was born October 2, 1951 at Topeka the son of Albert and Esther Knoernschild Paslay.   Carl grew up on the family farm and graduated from Lecompton High school. He continued to help his parents farm their land,...

Aug 4, 2019

Todd E. Lewis, 53, of Eskridge, died on Sunday, August 4, 2019, from injuries suffered in an accident south of Eskridge on July 31 st .   He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 12, 1966. Todd was a generous and loving man who enjoyed the outdoors and working with his hands.

Todd graduated from Lyndon High...

Aug 4, 2019

Eula Jane Velen, 84, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born January 4, 1935 at Westmoreland, Kansas the daughter of Lucern and Nan Godlove Holder. Jane was raised at Westmoreland and graduated from high school there in 1952.   She attended Clark’s School of Business in Topeka.

She was married to John R....

Aug 4, 2019

Michael Todd Wright, 51, of Ozawkie, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019.He was born September 13, 1967, in Bethany, Missouri, the son of James and Marjory (Crowe) Wright. He attended Gallatin High School in Gallatin, MO. After high school he attended Southeast Community College in Milford, NE where he received his Associate Degree in Applied Engineering. He did factory work...

Aug 3, 2019

Bobby Joe Hester, 56, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019.   He was born March 7, 1963 at Topeka the son of Bill Hester and Patsy McKnight.   Bobby graduated from Topeka High School.   He was an apprentice plumber by trade. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, playing pool, fishing, TV westerns, and hanging out with his friends.   He enjoyed...

Aug 3, 2019

Glenda Jean Cook , 65, of Topeka died Saturday, August 3, 2019.   She was born October 13, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Glenn and Loris Maxine Pierce King. Glenda grew up in Kansas City and Topeka, moving back and forth several times.   She was a home heath care provider.   She also worked for the state of...

Aug 3, 2019

Phyllis Jean Sims, 80, passed away peacefully Saturday August 3, 2019 surrounded by family and friends from Lexington Park Assisted Living. She was born September 16, 1938, in Topeka, Ks, the daughter of Wilbur L. Howey, Sr, and Thelma E. (Allensworth) Uhock.Her parents had divorced shortly after. Phyllis and her brother Wilbur L. (Sonny) Howey, Jr were raised most of...

Aug 2, 2019

Gary F. Holmes, 69, of Topeka passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.   He was born January 13, 1950 in Topeka the son of Alvin F. and Maxine M. Holmes.   He lived most of his life in Topeka.   Gary was a jack of all trades.   He knew many people and never met a stranger.   He enjoyed fishing at farm...

Aug 2, 2019

William "Bill" L. Zotto, 88, of Ozawkie, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 2, 2019. Bill was born on March 1, 1931 to William L. and Mary R. (Cawthon) Zotto of Roebling, New Jersey. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Theresa (Eakes) Zotto; three children, Teresa (husband, Steve) VanBuskirk,...

Aug 2, 2019

Joyce Verlene Urton, 85, of Topeka, Kansas passed away August 2, 2019.Joyce was born January 7, 1934, in Lebanon, Kansas, the daughter of Cliff and Vera (Myers) Romig. She attended and graduated from Eskridge High School. She later worked as a supervisor for 22 years at Luce Press Clipping in Topeka. Joyce was united in marriage to James Donald Urton...

Aug 1, 2019

Patricia M. Hill, age 88 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born February 18, 1931 to Bert and Lottie (Wilson) Davis. She married Verl D. Hill May 18, 1952 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death November 4, 1993. Pat worked at Adams Business Forms for many years....

Aug 1, 2019

Gary Dean Davis, 69, Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019.He was born March 10, 1950, in Hays, Kansas, the son of King and Betty (Lantz) Davis. Gary was a highly decorated Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War with the 1st of the 9th Calvary Division. He was the recipient of three bronze stars, five Purple Hearts and the...

Jul 30, 2019

Robert James "Bob" Heston, 65, Topeka, passed away July 30, 2019. He was born July 25, 1954 in Topeka, the son of Genevieve Agnes (Hefner) and Albert Sylvester Heston, Jr.Bob graduated from Seaman High School.He is survived by his wife Julie; three daughters, Ashley (Matthew) Lendermon, Angie (Jason) Lee and Crystal (Dwyane) Whitebred; three brothers, Steve (Linda) Heston, Bert (Melani)...

Jul 29, 2019

Nancy was born on the family farm near Holton, Kansas in 1954. She was the youngest of six children from the marriage of Ralph and Jeanette Jordan. Her family, friends, people, pets, and the out of doors were what she cared for and loved. As a youth she enjoyed roller skating with her friends at the rink, sledding in winter,...

Jul 28, 2019

Amanda Nicole Lopez, 29, Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.She was born December 19, 1989, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Pam (Morgan) Lopez and Frank Lopez. Survivors include two sons, Samson Lopez and Zachariah Nading; her parents; two brothers, Jason Lopez and Nicholas Lopez; one nephew, Jackson Starkey and two nieces, Makenna Lopez and Rylee Starkey and numerous...

Jul 28, 2019

Leota Fay Martin, 91, Meriden, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.She was born December 21, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Warren and Ruth (Irwin) Becker. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1946 and worked as a secretary for the state. On September 12, 1948, she married William "Bill" D. Martin. They settled on a farm North of...

Jul 27, 2019

Candy Sue Degand, age 63, of Alma, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at her home in Alma. Candy was born November 11, 1955 in Topeka the daughter of Francis and Dorothy (Hicks) Kennedy. She grew up in Topeka, attending school there. She married George Degand, he would precede her in death. She worked as a cook at the...