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Martha F.(Brehmer) Martin
Apr 24, 2017
Martha F. (Brehmer) Martin, 90 of Topeka, passed away at home on April 24, 2017. Martha and her late husband George Z. Martin owned and operated Martin's Hobby & Toy Shops. After his WWII Navy service, George returned to Topeka to marry Martha on February 22, 1947; the same year, they opened Martin Model Railroad Supply Shop in Oakland. Not...
Ruford Depriest
Apr 24, 2017
Ruford DePriest, 71, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017.He was born July 14, 1945, in Arizona, the son of James and Juanita DePriest. He attended Washburn University and the University of Kansas. Ruford spent 25 years in New York City as an actor, writer, and bar owner. Survivors include children, Sherry DePriest, Donald (Debbie) DePriest, Mark (Melissa) DePriest,...
Matthew Robert Lowry
Apr 23, 2017
Matthew R. Lowry, 29, of Overbrook, Kansas passed away April 23, 2017. He was born September 7, 1987 to Robert and Mary (Homewood) Lowry in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Santa Fe Trails High School in 2005. He was attending Washburn Tech studying automotive technology. He liked to fish and spend time with his friends and family. He enjoyed working...
M. Max Yoho
Apr 22, 2017
Marion Max Yoho, 82, died on Saturday, April 22, 2017, in his Topeka home, surrounded by caring family. Max was born on June 18, 1934, in Colony, Kansas, the son of Lloyd George Yoho and Nellie Lenore (Christenberry) Yoho. His parents, his sister, Donna Jean (Yoho) Mar, and his first wife, Rosemary Ann (Carter) Yoho, preceded him in death. Max...
Rosemary (Atzenweiler) Bradbury
Apr 22, 2017
Rosemary (Atzenweiler) Bradbury died peacefully on April 22, 2017. She was born April 12, 1924, to Theodore and Ethel (Maxwell) Atzenweiler. Rosemary graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City, MO, and studied classical voice. She attended Kansas City University (UMKC) her freshman year and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Industrial Journalism. She was a member...
Nola Wynn Davenport
Apr 18, 2017
Nola Wynn "Peggy" (Nutter) Davenport, 87, passed away April 18, 2017 in Hospice care at McCrites long-term care facility after suffering falls that left her with injuries from which she could not mend.Generous. Welcoming. Loving. Friendly. Adventurous. Curious. Kind hearted. Intelligent. Musical. Beautiful. Gentle. Caring…just words but they help to describe this complex woman born May 7, 1929 in Fairbury,...
Robert Eugene Athon
Apr 15, 2017
Robert "Bob" Eugene Athon, age 90, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 15, 2017. Bob, son of Howard Lincoln and Eunice Roberta Tournade Athon, was born February 14, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas. He attended both Lyndon High School and Topeka High School, but joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1945. After World War II he returned to graduate from...
Bertha W. Davis
Apr 14, 2017
Bertha W. Davis, 92, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 5, 1924 in Noble Lake, Arkansas, the daughter of John and Susie B. (Yarbrough) Steward.Bertha was employed by Topeka Country Club and USD 501 as a Teacher's Aide. She was Mother of St. Luke Missionary...
Hildegard Trout
Apr 14, 2017
Hildegard "Hilde" Trout, age 91, passed away on April 14th, 2017 with members of her family and her beloved dogs at her side, at the residence she shared with her daughter and son-in-law in Topeka, KS. She died of natural causes as a result of failing health. Hilde began life as the daughter of Joseph and Stella Zunterstein on the...
George Clifford Tomlinson Iii
Apr 11, 2017
George Clifford Tomlinson III, 73, passed away April 11 2017 in Topeka Kansas.George was born February 13 1944 to George C Tomlinson Jr. and Darlene (Weber) Tomlinson in Abilene Kansas. He attended schools in Chapman. In 1962 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served until 1966, seeing active duty in Vietnam. He lived for many years in Harveyville,...
Dale Ronnekamp
Apr 11, 2017
Dale Ronnekamp, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Midland Hospice House.Dale was born October 5, 1931, in Hastings, Nebraska to Raymond and Lenora (Komrofske) Ronnekamp. He spent the majority of his life in the trucking industry as a driver, owner, dispatcher and operations manager in Colorado and Kansas. Dale loved people and always saw the best in them....
Gary Lee Braden
Apr 11, 2017
Gary Lee Braden, 61, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, as a result of a cardiac event.He was born May 18, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, to Bert and Pauline Braden.He is survived by his father, Bert; step-daughter, Danell Wright (Seth); and grandchildren, Amelia, Luke, and Rosella. He also leaves behind his brother, Carl Braden (late wife, Yuvon) of Carbondale; sister,...
Charles H. Cutler
Apr 9, 2017
Charles "Charlie" Hudson Cutler, 91 of Topeka, died April 9, 2017 at Midland Hospice House from Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 22nd, 1925 to Charles W. and Maude Cathryn Cutler.He was preceded in death by his wife, Nola Lee Houston Cutler, in 2003. He is survived by his children: Sally Roediger, Mayetta, Charles Cutler...
Anthony M. Gomez
Apr 9, 2017
Anthony M. "Tony" Gomez, 66, Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017.Tony was born June 13, 1950 in Ft. Riley, KS, the son of Manuel "Rocky" and Bette (Frost) Gomez. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1970. Tony married Marie Nancy Simpson in 1969. They were married for 13 years. Survivors include sons, Robert Gomez, Topeka, Damon (Amber)...
Joan C. Schaaf-Yommer
Apr 8, 2017
Joan C. Schaaf-Yommer, our dear Mother, Grandmother and GG (Great Grandmother) crossed the veil into heaven on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born in Hunter, KS March 16, 1930 to Bertrand and Matilda Miller, she was the youngest of seven children raised on a 160-acre dry land farm.The dust bowl took a heavy toll on her life, contributing to her Grandmother...
Mary Frances Johnson
Apr 7, 2017
Mary Frances Johnson, 81, of Topeka, passed away April 7, 2017. Mary was born August 13, 1935, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Lee Roy and Geneva Holcomb. She married Floyd Johnson September 1, 1956. He survives. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, and her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Topeka. She...
Emma M. Wilson
Apr 5, 2017
Emma M. Wilson, 83, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born October 20, 1933 in Watson, Kansas, the daughter of Claude D. and Elsie M. (Beary) Anno. Emma attended Williams Grade School and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1951. She had lived in the Watson community...
Allen K. Williams
Apr 4, 2017
Allen K. Williams, 55, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017.He was born November 3, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Mildred Flowers and John Williams Sr. They preceded him in death. Allen was cremated and private services for the family will be held at a later date.To share a memory of Allen or to leave a special...
Leona Ruth Campbell
Apr 3, 2017
Leona "Ruth" Campbell, 92, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, in Wichita, KS, having recently moved there from Topeka to be near family. Ruth was born on October 16, 1924, in Glenrock, WY, the youngest daughter of David Thomas and Allie Marie (Shanes) Miller. She and George Willis Campbell met when they were 15 and were wed on July 26,...
Donna Rae(Catron) Coffman
Apr 3, 2017
Donna Rae (Catron) Coffman, 57, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2017, at her home.She was born May 24, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harley and Almira (Heston) Catron. She was a 1977 graduate of Seaman High School.Donna married DeWayne Lee Coffman on July 16, 1992, in Topeka. He survives.Other survivors include her parents; children,...
