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Jeanette M. Crispin
Jan 8, 2018
Jeanette M. Crispin, 73, of Topeka, passed away January 8, 2018. She was born January 19, 1945 to John W. and Ina (Henderson) Reed. She was mostly raised in Topeka and attended Stormont Vail Nursing School. She married Paul D. Crispin and they raised their family in Topeka. Jeanette worked at St. Francis Hospital and after her children were grown,...
Carolyn L. Platt
Jan 8, 2018
Carolyn Louise Platt, 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018.She was born September 18, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Freda (Greer) Platt. She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, TX. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Emporia State University and Master's Degree in Special Education from The...
Lewis Rodney Lewis
Jan 7, 2018
Many thanks to the wonderful people of Lebo for creating a home worth coming back to. In 1979, Rod moved back to Lebo, on the original home place of his family. He continued to commute to work in Olathe Kansas for 13 years. Memorial donations may be made to the "Pony and Prayer Project" and can be sent to Farmers...
Richard L. Wiley
Jan 7, 2018
Richard L. Wiley, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018.He was born October 26, 1943, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Gladys (Seaner) Wiley. He was a 1962 graduate of Tonganoxie High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. Richard worked for TWA & American Airlines for 40 years, retiring on November...
Reynalda A. Ochoa
Jan 7, 2018
Reynalda A. "Reina" Ochoa, 89, of Topeka joined her loving husband in the arms of our Lord on January 7, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas. She married Gabriel R. Ochoa on June 7, 1947. Rae is survived by her daughters: Monica Ochoa-Lang (P. Tom) of Topeka, Shannon Ochoa...
Jack W. Sossoman
Jan 5, 2018
Jack W. Sossoman, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.He was born July 19, 1940, in Aroma Park, Illinois, the son of John I. Sossoman II and Kathleen DuMontelle. He graduated from Fern Creek High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force. Jack married Bonnie Bryant-King. They later divorced. From...
Keith Melvin Troutman
Jan 4, 2018
Keith Melvin Troutman, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at a Topeka care facility. He was born October 28, 1922 in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Harry and Odessa (Cline) Troutman.Keith graduated from Altoona High School. He was a Marine Corps Veteran during WWII serving in the South Pacific Islands. Keith was employed by Kaw Valley...
Esther D. May
Jan 4, 2018
Esther Draper May died on January 4, 2018, just one week short of her 97th birthday, in her home at Brewster Place.She was born in Atchison, Kansas, January 11, 1921, to Floyd Draper and Nancy Pitts Draper.Esther attended Boswell Junior High and graduated from Topeka High in 1939. She married Linden May at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Topeka, on August...
Kevin G. Hoover
Jan 3, 2018
Kevin G. Hoover, 60, passed away January 3, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born a small child on March 29, 1957 to Jerry and Joyce (Hearn) Hoover in Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his long-time partner, Kim Lauffer; a sister, Cindy (Maury) Earle; a brother, Kreg (Carita) Hoover; nephews...
Peggy A. Gordinier
Jan 3, 2018
Peggy Anne (Hedges) Gordinier, 72, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018.She was born December 1, 1945, in Arkansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Lee Bryan and Opal (Walling) Hedges. She was honored as Queen of the Arkalalah Parade in 1957 in Arkansas City. She was a 1963 graduate of Arkansas City High School and received a Bachelor's Degree...
Larry Cooper
Jan 1, 2018
Larry Cooper, 66, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018.He was born May 14, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Jimmy and Ora Cooper. Survivors include siblings, Carrie Wright, Doris Griggs, Fulton and Stanley Hawkins, and Ricky and Michael Cooper. Private services will be at a later date. To share a memory of Larry or...
Nela Mae Mccollum
Jan 1, 2018
Nela Mae McCollum Nela Mae McCollum, 94, Topeka, died Monday, January 1, 2018, at Midland Hospice House. She was born May 19, 1923, in Martin City, MO, the daughter of Walter W. and Maggie Mae (Redpath) Rogers. Nela graduated from Stanley High School. Before her marriage she worked in the Topeka offices of the Santa Fe Railroad. After raising her...
Rev. Lee Judd
Dec 31, 2017
Rev. Norma Lee Judd, 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on December 31st, 2017. She was born on March 25, 1926 in Henrietta, MO to Joseph L. Pettus and Augusta S. Pettus. She graduated from Henrietta High School. Norma married Floyd C. Judd in Henrietta, MO. He was killed in action on January 25, 1945 while serving in the United...
Jesse H. Hicks
Dec 31, 2017
Jesse Howard Hicks, 96, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017.He was born December 30, 1921 in Buckhart, Missouri, the son of Warren and Eliza Maude (Knight) Hicks. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in the Philippines during WW II from March 1, 1943 until being honorably discharged on December 1, 1945. Jesse married Mabel Kathleen Perkins...
Rose C. Rouviere
Dec 29, 2017
Rose C. Rouviere, Topeka, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.Rose was born November 29, 1937 in Georgeville, MN, the daughter of Eugene and Claris (Lundgren) Sonstegard. She graduated from Belgrade High School.She was a homemaker.Rose married Albert E. Rouviere on May 28, 1962 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include daughter, Christina (Bill) Fairhurst, Topeka; grandchildren, Gaige, Allison, Billy, Bryse;...
Helen Maud Burger
Dec 29, 2017
Helen Maud (Dodson) Pfortmiller Burger, 99, Topeka, passed from this life the morning of December 29th at Plaza West Care Center. Helen was born October 5, 1918 in Lincoln County, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Maude (Bishop) Dodson. She graduated from Paradise High School in 1936. Helen married Lester Pfortmiller in 1938; he preceded her in death in 1942....
Edna M. (Sims) Keiser
Dec 28, 2017
Edna M. (Sims) Keiser, 96, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at a Topeka hospital. She was born October 14, 1921 in Paxico, Kansas, the daughter of William and Rosa (Piel) Weith. Edna resided in Berryton for most of her life. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland, Kansas and was a member...
Edward M. Leinwetter
Dec 27, 2017
Edward M. "Ed" Leinwetter, 93, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at a Topeka care facility. Ed was born February 3, 1924 in rural Herndon, Kansas, the son of Mathias and Bertha (Allacher) Leinwetter. He graduated from Herndon High School in 1941. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a P.O.W/Intern in...
Imogene (Purling) Rajewski
Dec 26, 2017
Imogene (Purling) Rajewski, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017.She was born February 9, 1933, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Ted and Aletha Purling. She attended Emporia State Teachers College and worked for USD 501 for many years.Imogene married Charles Rajewski and he preceded her in death in 1993. Survivors include sons, Charles Rajewski, Ernest Rajewski,...
Sally Jo(Lyle) Zellers
Dec 25, 2017
Sally Jo (Lyle) Zellers, 65, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017.She was born May 29, 1952, in Tipton, Iowa, the daughter of James and Erma (Turnipseed) Lyle. Sally dedicated her life to helping others in the community through NET Reach and Safe Streets. She was an avid runner and member of Fellowship Bible Church.She married Donald C. Zellers...
