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Kelly K. Thatcher
Mar 17, 2017
Kelly Kathleen Thatcher, 42, of Topeka, Kansas passed away March 17, 2017. She was born January 13, 1975 at Topeka to James R. and Linda K. (Williams) Lord. She was raised in Topeka and attended school at Gage Elementary, Shawnee Heights Elementary, Washburn Rural and graduated from Marion High School in Marion, Kansas. Kelly married Steven D. Thatcher on April...
James Keith Duane Mikulecky, Jr.
Mar 16, 2017
James K. D. Mikulecky, Jr. went to meet his Heavenly Father on March 16, 2017 after a lengthy hospital stay. He was born in Long Beach, California on March 15, 1959 to James K. Mikulecky, Sr. and Sharon F. (Wamoff) Mikulecky.He grew up in Olathe, Kansas and graduated from Olathe High School. He served in the US Navy for 6...
Raymond E. Haukenberry
Mar 16, 2017
Raymond E. Haukenberry, 89, of Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on March 16th, 2017 at a nursing home in Pittsburg, KS. Ray grew up in Topeka, Kansas and served in the US Navy. He worked for Mount Hope cemetery, and Memorial Park in Topeka, Kansas. He leaves behind two sons; Bruce, his wife Tonya, Rick, his wife,...
Judy J. Price
Mar 16, 2017
Judy J. Price, 74, of Wakarusa, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at a hospital in Topeka.She was born October 3, 1942 in Osage City, KS to Alfred and Sylvia Wright.Judy was confirmed at Stotler Mission Church, Osage City and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Topeka.She attended Osage City High School.She and...
Starla Kay Shelby
Mar 15, 2017
Starla Kay Shelby, 38, of Topeka, Kansas passed away March 15, 2017. She was born February 24, 1979 at Sterling, Colorado to Richard E. (Shelley) Shelby and Marlene Sue Graves. Starla's family moved to Great Bend, KS, Fort Morgan, CO and Frankfort, IN before moving to Topeka in 1994. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1997 and attended...
Travis Lee Huggins
Mar 15, 2017
Travis Lee Huggins died March 15, 2017. Travis was born in Topeka on April 3, 1976, the son of Jim and Evelyn (Lang) Huggins. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1994 and attended Washburn University. He loved loud music and fast cars. Travis lived life in the fast lane!Survivors include his children: Brice Huggins, Damien Huggins, Zyte Huggins, Maren...
Jay W. Stires
Mar 13, 2017
Jay W. Stires, 75, of Berryton, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017.He was born March 3, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Jessie and Pauline (McMurtrey) Stires. He earned his Master's Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Kansas and worked for the Washburn Rural School District, retiring in 2013.Jay was a member of the Jayhawk Area...
Evangeline M. Sheets
Mar 13, 2017
Evangeline "Evie" Sheets, 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017.She was born May 7, 1933, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Hugh and Marie (Merklin) Starr. She grew up in Phillipsburg, Kansas, and graduated from Phillipsburg High School. She went on to attend Kansas State University, receiving her Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. Evie married Scott Edwin Sheets...
Donald Kevin Mitchell, Sr.
Mar 12, 2017
Donald Kevin Mitchell, Sr. 63, of Topeka, passed away on March 12, 2017. He was born on May 26, 1953 at Blue Island, Illinois to Donald Allen and Carrie Mae (Martin) Mitchell. Donald married Annette Verona Crockett on August 21, 1977 at Seattle, Washington in King County. He served in the US Navy and retired as a Petty Officer First...
Roy J. Fitzpatrick
Mar 11, 2017
Roy J. Fitzpatrick, 89, Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017.Roy was born November 1, 1927 in Weeping Water, NE, the son of Joseph and Leila (Zessin) Fitzpatrick. He graduated from Weeping Water High School and the University of Nebraska.He served in the U.S. Navy during post World War II era.He was employed by the State of Kansas 40 years....
Thomas G. Wyatt
Mar 11, 2017
Thomas Gilbert Wyatt, 82, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Topeka. He was born September 15, 1934 in Henderson, Kentucky, the son of Willam James and Vena Ann (Abrams) Wyatt. Tom attended grade schools in Henderson and after graduating from Barrettt Manual Training High School in Henderson he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952....
Laura "Maxine" Baker
Mar 11, 2017
Laura "Maxine" Baker, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017.She was born November 17, 1924, in Arkansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Emma (McNece) Watson. Maxine married Robert W. Baker in Arkansas City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2011. Survivors include children, Bob (Vivian) Baker, Jr., Jim (Betty) Baker, Tom (Anna) Baker,...
William D. Mccullough
Mar 9, 2017
William "Billy" Duane McCullough passed away in his home Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at the age of 58. Billy was born April 21st, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William L. and Barbara J. (Parnell) McCullough. During his life Billy attended Crestview Grade school, Capper Junior High, and Topeka West High with two years of emphasis in welding at...
Suzanne Bundy
Mar 9, 2017
Suzanne Bundy, 74, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2017, after complications from surgery.She was born April 26, 1942, in Independence, Kansas, daughter of Robert and Bonnie (Trimmell) McBride. Suzanne was a graduate of Ottawa High School and Washburn University. She managed the Talking Books Dept. of Topeka Public Library.Suzanne enjoyed visiting Rob and Kody throughout the...
Marge Colcher
Mar 8, 2017
Marge Colcher, 89, lifelong resident of Topeka, passed away March 8, 2017. She was born in Topeka on August 8, 1927, the fourth of nine children, to Leroy A. and Alta Jane Effie (Adams) Hamlin. She attended Topeka public schools. Marge was employed by Josten's as a silk screen operator for many years and as a draftsman for the state...
Mildred A. Bonsall
Mar 8, 2017
Mildred A. Bonsall, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born December 6, 1932 in Callaway, Nebraska, the daughter of Merle and Lila (Williams) Prideaux. Mildred owned and operated Pandora's Ceramics and was a member of Arbor Court Canasta Club.Mildred married James E. Bonsall, Sr. on March 12, 1949 in Fairborne, Ohio. He preceded her...
Tyler J. Baker
Mar 7, 2017
Tyler was born to Brent Baker and Barbara (Hill) Baker on August 2, 1993, in Topeka.He attended Santa Fe Trail High School and Washburn Rural High School and received his General Education Degree from Washburn Institute of Technology in 2011. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 11, 2015 and was currently assigned to the "A" Company, 610 Engineer...
Kenneth R. Cochran
Mar 5, 2017
Kenneth R. Cochran, 86, of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.He was born January 6, 1931, in Coffey County, Kansas, the son of James and Lora (Cope) Cochran, and a graduate of Burlington High School.Kenneth was a dedicated farmer and later worked in the manufacturing industry. He was an active member of Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church in Tecumseh,...
Howard Faulkner
Mar 5, 2017
Howard Faulkner died March 5, 2017 from complications of kidney cancer. Dr. Faulkner was born July 14, 1945 in Ames, Iowa, and grew up in nearby Story City, graduating from Story City High School in 1963. A National Merit Scholar, he attended the University of Northern Iowa as an undergraduate, receiving his B.A. in English in 1966. Dr. Faulkner received...
Paul Adam Schiffelbein
Mar 5, 2017
Paul A. Schiffelbein, 68, of Topeka, passed away on March 5, 2017. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Topeka, KS to Albon and Josephine (Puhl) Schiffelbein. He grew up in the Oakland community, and graduated from Hayden High School in 1966. Paul was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Paul married Vicki L. Bailey on October...
