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Mary Lou Holmes
Jul 28, 2019
Mary Lou Holmes, 81, formerly of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Rossville Nursing Home.Mary was born May 7, 1938 in Topeka, the daughter of Samuel L. and Glady's (Buckman) Holmes. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1956. She worked as an artist at Fort Riley in the art department before retiring.Mary Lou was a...
Phylis E. Fowkes Price
Jul 28, 2019
Phylis E. Fowkes Price, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born February 9, 1926 in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Ronald S. Fowkes and Violet E. Hern Fowkes.Phylis graduated from Topeka High School in 1944. She worked for Burksons Ladies Ready To Wear during World...
Karleen D. Kelly
Jul 27, 2019
Karleen D. Kelly, 88, of Topeka, formerly of Maple Hill, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019.She was born November 15, 1930, in St. Marys, Kansas, the daughter of Bill and Blanch (Fauerbach) Wild. She was a graduate of Rossville High School.She was a member of Maple Hill United Methodist Church.Karleen married Bob Kelly. He preceded her in death. Survivors include...
Jo Ann Mzhickteno
Jul 27, 2019
Jo Ann Mzhickteno, 85, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Kelly House of Meriden.Jo Ann was born October 18, 1933 in Topeka, the daughter of Edwin and Louise (Potts) Bruhns. She graduated from Topeka High School.She was employed with Blue Cross & Blue Shield in the Human Resource department, retiring as the Director of Personnel.She was a member...
Stacy Nicole Watkins
Jul 26, 2019
Stacy Nichole Watkins, 34, Western, NE, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, NE. Stacy was born February 22, 1985 in Russell, KS., the daughter of Daniel and Linda (White) Watkins. She attended grade school in Great Bend, Kansas and graduated from Hebron, Nebraska High School in 2006. She loved arts and crafts, animals,...
John Lee Thomas
Jul 26, 2019
John Lee Thomas, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 4, 1949 in Noxville County, Mississippi, the son of Eris and Lula Mae Thomas, Sr.John was employed by M. Katch & Company for over forty years. Survivors include Sharon Whetstone of Topeka, children, LaTanya (Christopher) Moore, Corey (Windi) Thomas,...
James W. Betts
Jul 25, 2019
James W. Betts, 81, Topeka, formerly of Russell, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.Jim was born May 20, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, and was adopted by George and F. Nadine (Howard) Betts. The family moved to Geneso and lived there through Jim's high school years. He graduated from Geneso High School in 1956 and attended Sterling College.He served in...
Donna Lee Jamar
Jul 24, 2019
Donna Lee Jamar, Ph.D. 85, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.She was born February 2, 1934, in Mulberry, Kansas, the daughter of Emile and Emma (Segna) Jamar. She was a graduate of Mulberry High School and received her Bachelor and Master's Degree from Pittsburg State University and her Doctorate in Education from Kansas State University.Donna was a professor...
Ray E. Robins, Jr.
Jul 22, 2019
Ray E. Robins, Jr. 63, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at a local hospital.Ray was born September 19, 1955 in Advance, MO, the son of Ray E. and Anna (Williams) Robins, Sr. He attended school in Florida and California and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in Horticulture. He served in the U.S. Navy for...
Imogene Chisham
Jul 21, 2019
Imogene Chisham, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at a Topeka care center. She was born January 4, 1934 in Fredonia, Kansas, the daughter of Riley and Grace Speaks.Imogene was a homemaker. She was a member of the Fredonia Christian Church. She had resided in Topeka since 1970.Imogene married Fred Chisham. He preceded her in death...
Sheryl K. Wennihan
Jul 21, 2019
Sheryl K. Wennihan, 59, Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at a local care center.Sheryl was born November 18, 1959 in Holton, the daughter of George and Marcella (Waggoner) Wennihan. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1977.Survivors include daughters, Amy (Jordan) Spencer, Topeka, Sarah (Jordan) Wennihan-Busbee, Pflugerville, TX; grandchildren, Kylie Busbee, Brooklyn, Bristol and Brynlee Spencer; her mother,...
Nancy E. Williams
Jul 21, 2019
Nancy E. "Nancy Nurse" Williams, 85, of Baldwin City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at a Baldwin City care facility. She was born January 29, 1934 in Binghamton, New York, the daughter of Irene McCollom.Nancy was a licensed beautician and later became a Registered Nurse. She taught nursing classes to nursing students that were entering into the...
Jack H. Newbold
Jul 20, 2019
Jack H. Newbold, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.He was born December 20, 1935, in Edmond, Kansas, the son of William T. and Ruth (Moore) Newbold. He was a graduate of Edmond High School. He was drafted on September 25, 1958 into the U.S. Army and then transferred into the Kansas Army National Guard where he served...
Dr. J. Mcmahon-Lakin
Jul 16, 2019
Dr. Jacqueline J. McMahon age 68 passed away July 16th at the Midland Hospice House. Jackie was born May 29, 1951 to Jack and Joan McMahon in Leavenworth Kansas. She retired in December 2018 from the Kansas Department of Education. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on August 3rd at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka....
Richard D. Sigle, Sr.
Jul 15, 2019
Richard Sigle, Sr, 72, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Stormont Vail in Topeka Kansas.Richard was born July 11, 1947 in Beloit, KS to Howard and Jessie (Williams) Sigle. He attended Sylvan Grove Unified. Richard married Irma Lopez on February 20, 1974. Richard worked for his father in the Butler building business, later working for Quartz Site Stone Company...
Jean T. North
Jul 13, 2019
Jean T. North, 88, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Midland Hospice Care.Jean was born on October 2, 1930, in St. Joseph, MO, to John Alexander and Elizabeth Quarrier (Stingley) Tallant. She graduated from high school in Bartlesville, OK and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Kansas in 1952. She married Emlin E. North, Jr....
Eula Mae Wenger
Jul 12, 2019
Eula Mae Wenger, 92, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at her home.Eula Mae was born March 28, 1927 in Scranton, the daughter of Jacob L. and Coda S. (Burnett) Nicolay. She grew up in Quenemo.She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for several doctors in the Topeka area, and was an operating room technician at Stormont-Vail, St....
Raymond R. Drennon
Jul 12, 2019
Raymond R. Drennon, 96, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Midland Hospice House.Ray was born September 20, 1922 in Topeka, the son of William R. and Lula (McCorkle) Drennon. He attended Topeka Public Schools.He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.He was employed as a Stock Clerk with the Santa Fe Railroad for over 33 years,...
Leonard Lipari, Jr.
Jul 12, 2019
Leonard T. Lipari Jr ,71, passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 12, 2019.Leonard lived in McLouth, KS with his wife Maudie (Dee) Lipari of 15 years. Leonard was born on December 15, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Leonard Sr. and Peggy Lipari. Leonard lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. Leonard joined...
David Dueck
Jul 12, 2019
David Dueck, 48, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Olathe Hospice House. He was the son of Richard Allen and Mary Juanita (Smith) Dueck.David grew up in Newton and recently lived in Topeka.Cremation has taken place and no public services are planned.Dove Southeast Chapel is assisting with arrangements.To leave a special message for the family online, visit...
