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Deneise E. Mcgowan
Aug 10, 2017
Deneise E. McGowan, 64, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017.She was born September 22, 1952 in Topeka, the daughter of Frank and Barbara Wright.Deneise married Richard Lee McGowan. He survives.Other survivors include her son Richard (Dick) McGowan of Norman, OK; her daughter Brianne (Mike) Sena of Parker, Co; two granddaughters, Keira and Kellyn Sena; her father, Frank Wright...
Richard Keith Lindsay Sr.
Aug 8, 2017
Richard Keith Lindsay Sr., 66, a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017, in the comfort of his home after the courageous battle of lung cancer. Richard was born to the late Wilbur and Pauline (Berberich) Lindsay on April 7, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Hayden High School class of 1969, and earned...
Dr. Robert O'Neil
Aug 8, 2017
Dr. Robert O'Neil, 97, of Topeka, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Bob was born June 25, 1920 in Topeka, Kansas to Ralph T. O'Neil and Margaret Heizer O'Neil. He had very fond memories of growing up in the Potwin Neighborhood. He attended Topeka High School and The University of Kansas prior to attending The...
William R. Welchhans
Aug 7, 2017
William R. "Bill" Welchhans, 77, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017.He was born September 2, 1939, in Topeka, the son of John and Josephine (O'Connor) Welchhans. He was a graduate of Berryton Rural High School and went on to become a journeyman electrician. He was a master electrician and retired as president from McElroy Electric in 2004. Bill...
Marietta Armstrong
Aug 7, 2017
Marietta Armstrong, 88, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Neuvant House of Lawrence, KS. She was born February 20, 1929 in Paola, KS, the daughter of David W. Dillon and Martha (Clark) Dillon. She grew up on the family farm near Springhill, KS. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1947. Following graduation, she...
Willa C. Norwood
Aug 6, 2017
Willa C. Norwood, 94, of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born October 12, 1922 in Graham County, Kansas, the daughter of William Grant and Grace Nancy (French) Kline. Willa was a long time resident of the Tecumseh community and was a member of the Tecumseh Garden Club, the Topeka Genealogical...
Richard Deuser
Aug 6, 2017
Richard Deuser, 79, of Topeka passed away on August 6, 2017 at Homestead of Topeka, surrounded by his family. Born January 12, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the first child of Richard and Rose Deuser.He married Dianne (Riddick) on September 9, 1967.Richard worked at Nooter Corporation for 44 years; retiring in 2000.He was an avid hunter and fisherman....
Donald R. Toombs
Aug 5, 2017
Donald R. Toombs, 86, of Topeka, passed away August 5, 2017 at his home. He was born September 24, 1930 to Virgil Elliot and Berniece Helen (Painter) Toombs at Kansas City, Kansas. He served his country in the Army stationed in Germany during WWII. He married Phyllis A. List on September 23, 1995 at Topeka, Kansas. He worked at the...
Duane W. Parr
Aug 2, 2017
Duane W. Parr, 51, of Topeka, Kansas passed away August 2, 2017. He was born February 3, 1966 to Marlin and Christina (Ure) Parr. He enjoyed electronics and had a movie collection. He was a huge fan of KU sports and a favorite pastime was watching television. He was preceded in death by parents. He is survived by his sister,...
Dennis L. Johnson
Aug 1, 2017
Dennis L. Johnson, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at a Topeka hospital. He was born November 13, 1951 in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Dwight and Ardith (Hess) Johnson.Dennis was a member of ADAPT and TILRIC.Dennis married Rhoda Lovette on September 5, 2008 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include his mother, Ardith Stone...
Glenn Odell
Aug 1, 2017
Glenn Odell, 75, of Meriden passed away on August 1, 2017. Born November 21, 1941, in Brooks, Iowa, he was the son of Clifford and Mildred Odell. Glenn was a graduate of Corning High School, Corning, Iowa.He was drafted into the Army and served for two years.Glenn married Marj Aspholm on October 21, 1967. They would have celebrated their 50th...
Lloyd Gene Harris
Aug 1, 2017
Lloyd Gene "Butch" Harris Jr., 72, of Topeka passed away on August 1, 2017. Born on November 21, 1944, he was the son of Lloyd Sr. and Priscilla Harris.Butch was a graduate of Seaman High School, class of 1962. He went to Topeka Trade School and became a journeyman machinist. He worked at Bracket Inc. and Seymour for 33 years....
Barbara M. Newlin
Jul 31, 2017
Barbara M. Newlin, 69, of Topeka passed away on July 31, 2017 at Stormont Vail. She was born on October 14, 1947 to Jack and Catherine Boggs. She enjoyed playing with her dogs and cats. Barbara loved reading and spending time with horses. She had a contagious laugh and liked laughing with her family.Barbara was married to her husband, Robert...
Beverly K. Youngs
Jul 30, 2017
Beverly Kay Youngs, 81, a longtime resident of Topeka, Kansas, passed away July 30, 2017. She was born December 13, 1935 to James Arden and Lelah Izora (Mitchell) McQuin in Topeka where she grew up and graduated from Topeka High School in 1953. She was married to Sayre Meredith Youngs from 1955 until 1969. He survives. During this marriage she...
Chester A. Laney
Jul 27, 2017
Chester A. Laney, 93, of Topeka, passed away on July 27, 2017. Chet was born in Ambridge PA on Oct 2, 1924. He graduated from Ambridge High School where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. He received football scholarship offers from Notre Dame, University of Michigan and University of Kentucky. Unfortunately World War II interrupted the start of Chet's...
Denise Marie Fuller
Jul 26, 2017
Denise Fuller, 65, of Topeka passed away on July 26, 2017. Born December 26, 1951 in Topeka, she was the daughter of David Centlivre and Doris (Hansen) Centlivre. Denise received her GED from Hayden High School. She was a hair stylist in Topeka for many years. Denise was preceded in death by her parents and by two sons, Brian Fender...
Charles Roger Weik
Jul 25, 2017
Charles (Charlie) Roger Weik, 66, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in his home on July 25, 2017, with his son and dogs by his side.He was born on January 20, 1951, in Manhattan, KS, to Richard and Lillian Weik. Shortly after graduating from Manhattan High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. While within the...
Joyce Carol Bernard
Jul 24, 2017
Joyce C. Bernard, 92, Topeka, KS, formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Brewster Place Joyce was born November 18, 1924 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of James H and Charlotte (Gimple) Larsen. She graduated from Michigan City High School where she played clarinet in the marching band and symphony. She was offered a music...
Lee Norman Mcmahan
Jul 24, 2017
Lee Norman McMahan, 75, a lifelong resident of Topeka, Ks, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017 in Blue Springs, Mo. after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Lee was born to the late Norman and Elva (Schrader) McMahan on March 21, 1942 in Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park high school and earned a degree from Emporia State...
Ronnie L. Lyman
Jul 24, 2017
Ronnie L. Lyman, 66, of Overbrook, Kansas, passed away on July 24, 2017 due to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) at home surrounded by family. He was born August 15, 1950 in Iowa to Kenneth and Vina Lyman. Ronnie was a graduate of Oakland High School.He was married to the love of his life, Carol (Fields) Lyman, for over 25 years.He...
