Obituaries
Vinci Mae Flanagan
Sep 17, 2024
Vinci Mae Flanagan, 101, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024.
She was born September 3, 1923, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest Hobson and Myrna (Leazer) Beauchamp.
Mrs. Flanagan was a member of the Unity Church, of Topeka, KS as well as a member of the Sweet Adelines. She volunteered in the 501-school district of Topeka,...
Rob Wilson
Sep 17, 2024
James Robert "Rob" Wilson, 54, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
He was born July 25, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Aletha (Heusted) Wilson. He was a 1988 graduate of Highland Park High School. He served in the United States Navy stationed on the USS Carl Vinson CVN-70. He was an Operations Specialist dealing in...
Pamela Lee (Fagan) Gray
Sep 16, 2024
Pamela Lee Gray, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Topeka, Kansas, on September 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 24, 1945 and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Pam lived a remarkable life defined by service, love, and generosity.
In hopes of seeing the world, Pam joined the United States Air Force as a nurse in...
Galen O. McCrary
Sep 14, 2024
Galen O. McCrary, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 17, 1939, in Lubbock, TX, the son of Orby and Gladys Faye (Britton) McCrary.
He graduated high school in 1957 in Kendall, KS. On April 20, 1958 he married the love of his life, Mary Louise Gropp in Syracuse,...
Dennis E. Flanagan
Sep 13, 2024
Dennis E. “Denny” Flanagan, 83, of Berryton, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024.
He was born August 19, 1941, in Overbrook, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Frances (Kraus) Flanagan.
Dennis was employed by the Hall Lithographing & Econo Print for many years until retiring.
Dennis married Linda Hackett on August 20, 2004. She survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Tonya Flanagan of...
Rhonda K Thompson
Sep 13, 2024
Rhonda K Thompson, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and proud-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 13 2024, in her hometown of Carbondale, Kansas, surrounded by her family. Born on August 13, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, Rhonda was a life-long resident of Carbondale who lived her life with a caring spirit, which always shone through in her relationships with family and...
Margery J. Richmond
Sep 12, 2024
Margery J. Richmond, 83, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024.
She was born May 29, 1941, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, the daughter of Everett and Delsie (Black) Oehm. She was a 1959 graduate of Marysville High School, Marysville, KS.
Margery was employed by the Shawnee County Health Agency for 19 years until retiring.
She was a member of the St. John's...
Wayne D. Nelson
Sep 11, 2024
Wayne D. Nelson, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
He was born December 13, 1934, in Sylvia, Kansas, the son of Clifford C. and Alice (Harmon) Nelson. He was a 1952 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, Kansas and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army from September...
Kent Davis
Sep 10, 2024
Kent Alan Davis, 62, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Kent was born December 19, 1961 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Jerry and Judy (Long) Davis. While raised in Lawrence, Kent spent his adult years in Topeka.
Kent was a member of Break Through House in Topeka. He spent his time watching and analyzing movies. He loved listening to...
Janis Audrey Teague
Sep 10, 2024
Janis Audrey (Spooner) Teague, 90, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.She was born October 28, 1933, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Matson) Spooner. She was the oldest of seven children. She received a High School Diploma in 1951 from Storm Lake.Janis was employed by the Manhattan Public Library for 10 years until retiring.Mrs....
Nona Mae Drennon
Sep 8, 2024
Nona Mae Drennon, 96, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 11, 1928 in Hobart, Oklahoma, the daughter of Luther L. and Mary Ann (Wiekle) Beach.Nona graduated from Atchison County Community High School. She was employed by the Department of Human Resources for 17 years before retiring. She...
Michael Lee "Mike" Hermanson
Sep 5, 2024
Michael L. "Mike" Hermanson, 58, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born May 13, 1966 in Topeka, the son of James E. and Wilma J. (Calderwood) Hermanson.Mike was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital and later Reser's Fine Foods. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.Mike married Sophia Torrez on March 1, 1991 in Topeka. They...
Hunter Lee Schmidt
Sep 3, 2024
Hunter Lee Schmidt, 17, of Rossville, Kansas, formerly of Ocean Gate, New Jersey, passed away tragically on September 3rd in a dirt bike accident, leaving this world while doing something he loved. He spent many joyful years in Manalapan and Ocean Gate before recently relocating to Kansas. During his senior year, Hunter attended Rossville High School, where he continued to...
Kathryn D. "Kathy" Eaton
Sep 2, 2024
Kathryn Darlene “Kathy” Eaton, 67, of Auburn, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born June 28, 1957, in Seattle, Washington. She received her master’s degree from Wichita State and her Doctorate in Nursing from Kansas University. She served in the United States Air Force until being honorably discharged. Kathy was employed by St. Francis Hospital and Northeast VA...
Della M. Becerra
Sep 1, 2024
Della M. Becerra, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was born May 28, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Samuel P. and Nellie L. (Coleman) Bachar.Della grew up in Kansas City, Kansas where she attended public schools. She was employed by Macy's Department Stores. Della has resided in Topeka since 1993.Della married John...
Marilyn R. Luksa Witham
Aug 30, 2024
Marilyn R. Luksa Witham, 93, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born November 24, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Rollo and Olive (Redmond) Shorthill. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School and later attended Washburn University. Marilyn worked for the State of Kansas as an Administrative Assistant. Marilyn married Donald Luksa on June 18,...
Joan L. Shufelberger
Aug 29, 2024
Joan L. Shufelberger, 90, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born June 20, 1934 in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Weldon Leon and Stella Marie (Ott) Settle.Joan graduated from Kingman High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Washburn University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Kansas State University. She was...
Frances "Fran" Zoanne Primm Scrimsher
Aug 27, 2024
Frances “Fran” Zoanne Primm Scrimsher, 94, of Topeka, passed peacefully Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She was born November 22, 1929, in LaBelle, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Page and Alice Marie (Boltz) Primm. Fran received her Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Washburn University. Fran was employed by the Kansas Legislature, Social and Rehabilitation Services and was the Chief of...
Barbara Gail "Barb" Gilfillan
Aug 25, 2024
Barbara Gail Gilfillan, 85, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was born August 9, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Lawrence and Nina (Sims) Anderson. She received her GED in the 70’s. Barb married Roy Dean Gilfillan on August 12, 1956 in Topeka, the best day of their lives. He survives. Survivors...
Thelma E. "Elaine" Ward
Aug 24, 2024
Thelma Elaine Ward, 85, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born December 1, 1938, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Audrey (Kelley) Barnes. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956. She lived in Burrton and Hutchinson, KS until 1975, when she moved to Topeka. Elaine worked for Pegues...
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