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Harry L. Mcclure
Jun 7, 2018
Harry L. McClure, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born December 23, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Earnest W. and Josephine (Miller) McClure.Harry graduated from Lucas High School in 1946 and graduated from Wichita Business College in 1948. He worked at various accounting jobs in...
Donna L. Daugherty
Jun 6, 2018
Donna L. Daugherty, 90, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at a local care center.Donna was born October 21, 1927 in Grant City, MO, the daughter of Clarence E. and Margie Estella (Jennings) Wineinger.She was employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Brewster Place for over 15 years.She was a member of Shawnee Heights Baptist Church and recently attended...
Elaine L. Drennon
Jun 5, 2018
Elaine L. Drennon, 55, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. She was born August 12, 1962 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Merle and Betty (Halling) Johnson.Elaine graduated from Atchison High School. She was employed as an LPN. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atchison.Elaine married Richard Drennon in 1989. They later...
James Koppes
Jun 4, 2018
James "Rex" Koppes, 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.He was born November 4, 1934, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Ray and Anna (Moehlenstedt) Koppes. He was a graduate of Marysville High School.Rex owned and operated Rex's Tires for more than 50 years.He was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus of...
Robert Dean Traphagen
Jun 4, 2018
Robert Dean Traphagen, 73, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.He was born February 28, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ed and Betty Traphagen. Survivors include a second cousin, Scott O. Gross, Topeka.He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert enjoyed hunting and collecting guns.Honoring his request, cremation is planned. No services are planned. Dove Cremations...
Bonnie L. Smoot
Jun 3, 2018
Bonnie Lou "Bon Bon" Smoot, 62, Topeka, died June 3, 2018.She was born June 29, 1955 in Shaw, MS, the daughter of William H. and Frances I. Commander II.Bonnie worked at Hobby Lobby for 15 years.She is survived by her husband, Michael Smoot; children, Joshua Farris, Houston, TX, Teffanie Tillis, Topeka, Misty French, Topeka; 5 step-children, Michael "Shannon" Peasgood (Amy),...
Damien Burchett
Jun 3, 2018
Damien "Craig" Burchett, 45, of Overbrook, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.He was born April 18, 1973, in Winchester, Kansas. He was the son of Delbert Jack and Carol Ann (Sharp) Anno. He was a 1991 graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School. Craig was employed by Westar Energy at Tecumseh Energy Center and Jeffrey Energy Center. Survivors include his...
Luanne Atkinson
Jun 3, 2018
Luanne Taylor Atkinson, 82, died peacefully on June 3, 2018 at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka.Luanne was born on January 2, 1936 in Wheaton to the late Ray and Winifred Taylor.Luanne graduated from Lillis High School. In 1956, Luanne married Gary D. Atkinson of Wamego. Gary, Luanne and their children traveled around the world as an Air Force family,...
Jack Willis Grant
Jun 1, 2018
Jack W. Grant, 68, lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas, passed away June 1, 2018 at Midland Hospice House. He was born to Napoleon and Nadine Grant on December 27, 1949. He graduated from Highland Park High School. Jack worked odd jobs as a handyman. He married Linda Elkins on June 18, 1984. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed mowing...
Heather Rachelle Myers
May 31, 2018
Heather Rachelle Myers, 46, of Topeka, died peacefully Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. Heather fought a brave battle with cancer of the appendix. Heather was preceded in death by her father, Bruce L. Myers. She is survived by her mother, Jennie Kistler Myers Nixon (John Nixon); step-mother, Jane Myers; one sister Amy...
Jennettia Burcham
May 31, 2018
Jennettia Burcham, 97, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka, KS. She was born May 1, 1921 in Chaffee, MO. She was the second of five children born to Benjamin Emmett and Sophia (Hallie) Park Watkins. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death.She married Lloyd Franklin Burcham in 1946. He passed away in 1985.Jennettia spent...
Melvin E. Bartholomew
May 26, 2018
Melvin E. "Sonny" Bartholomew, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born July 17, 1944 in Topeka, the son of Laurel R. and Helen L. (Kuker) Bartholomew. Melvin graduated from Topeka High School in 1962 and attended Washburn University. He was a Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. He...
James Lee Corber, Jr.
May 26, 2018
James Lee Corber, Jr, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born Sept. 7, 1949 in Topeka, the son of James Lee and Leona (Hilty) Corber, Sr.James attended Topeka Public Schools. He worked various construction jobs and was employed by Ed Marling's and several restaurants. James enjoyed playing pool, card games fishing on quiet days...
Max R. Wagers
May 26, 2018
Max Reese Wagers, 85, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018.Max was born July 28, 1932, in Stanberry, Missouri, the son of Ralph Truman and Lillie Mae (Reece) Wagers. He was a graduate of Stanberry High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.Max was employed by the JC Penney Company for 42 years. He...
In Seon Kim
May 26, 2018
In Seon Kim, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd. is assisting the family.To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option...
David J. Mlynek
May 24, 2018
David J. Mlynek, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was born February 27, 1941 in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Frances (Sender) Mlynek. David graduated from Topeka High School in 1959. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Kansas Army National Guard. He was an electrician and a member of...
Craig D. Srna
May 24, 2018
Craig D. Srna, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Survivors include his partner, Garth Hulse of Topeka, two brothers, Kenneth Srna, Rodney Srna and two sisters, Sheila Long and Rhonda Roper.Cremation has taken place and as per Craig's wishes, no memorial services are planned. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family.To leave...
Mary Ann Hamilton
May 23, 2018
Mary Ann Hamilton, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018.She was born February 12, 1941, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Poole) Willingham. She was a graduate of Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University through 1961. She was a member of the Western Hills Church, Topeka Country Club, Stormont-Vail Auxiliary and EP Chapter...
Leslie D. Collyge
May 23, 2018
Leslie D. Collyge, 57, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Midland Hospice House.She was born February 26, 1961, in Gainesville, FL, the daughter of Joe and Deloris (Smith) Collyge. She attended Topeka High School. She spent her life caring for others and worked as a C.N.A. at various health care locations in Topeka. She loved spending time...
Eric Krenn Corcoran
May 22, 2018
Eric K. Corcoran, 50, of Oskaloosa, Kansas passed away May 22, 2018 at his home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas following a private graveside service.Eric was born November 25, 1967, at Topeka, Kansas, the son of Byron and Elizabeth (Winkler) Corcoran. He attended the Tecumseh North Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. He...
